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GOTS certification has been accepted by Intertek

26th August 2021, Mumbai:

The ANSI National Accreditation Board has certified Intertek as an authorized certification organisation for the Global Organic Textile Standard.

Intertek is a leading comprehensive quality assurance supplier to businesses across the world (GOTS). GOTS is the world's premier processing standard for organic fiber textiles. Intertek stated in a statement that it has been granted GOTS accreditation to certify mechanical textile processing and manufacturing activities and their products, wet processing and finishing operations and their products, and trading operations and associated goods.

Intertek SourceClear will be available to clients who use Intertek for GOTS certifications and Textile Exchange certifications (GRS, RCS, OCS). SourceClear provides supply chain linkages with visibility and traceability, as well as independent confirmation of product sustainability claims such as recycled content, organic materials, excellent environmental and social, practices, and correct product labeling.

 

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“With consumers making selections based on a brand's sustainability aims, it's critical that businesses demonstrate the choices they make across their supply chain to their customers. We are excited to add GOTS certification and SourceClear to our list of Textile Exchange accreditations for sustainable material claims, allowing our customers to demonstrate their sustainability commitments with complete confidence while also assisting conscious consumers in making better-informed product choices toward a more sustainable future.

Intertek is a global assurance, testing, inspection, and certification company with over 1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries. It provides innovative and customized assurance, testing, inspection, and certification solutions for client’s operations and supply chains.

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Arvind Fashions receives Rs 439 crore from promoters and investors

21th August 2021, Mumbai:

Arvind Fashions Ltd (AFL), India's biggest casual and denim maker announced on Saturday that it has funded Rs 439 crore by selling equity shares to different marquee investors, including founders. According to AFL, this will "substantially improve" the balance sheet and help the company to follow its development plan while shielding it from COVID-related risks.

"At its meeting today (Saturday), the Board of Directors of AFL authorised the preferential issue of equity shares worth Rs 439 crore to different marquee investors, including promoters, at a price of Rs 218.50," it added.

Akash Bhanshali, existing shareholders such as ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, different international institutional investors such as University of Notre Dame Du Lac, GP Emerging Markets Strategies LP, The Ram Fund LP, and other investors engaged in the fundraising. Aura Merchandise, a promoter business, also took part in the preferential offer for Rs 40 crore, according to the statement. "This financing completes the capital required for expansion and navigating any risks," the firm stated, adding that "the company is unlikely to require any more funds in the near to medium term."

 

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This cash, according to AFL Non-Executive Director Kulin Lalbhai, will go a long way toward totally bolstering AFL's balance sheet and helping to mitigate any possible COVID-related concerns. The acquisition, however, is subject to requisite shareholder and SEBI clearances, according to the firm. AFL sold its "unlimited" store network to V-Mart Retail Ltd, a discount clothes retailer, for an estimated Rs 150 crore in an all-cash transaction last month. US Polo Assn., Arrow, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Flying Machine, Aeropostale, and Ed Hardy are among the foreign and indigenous brands represented by AFL. It also has a collaboration with Sephora in the beauty selling industry.

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Future Group moves SC challenging Delhi HC order in Future-Reliance Retail deal

13th August 2021, Mumbai:

The SC judgment perspectively had revived the 'Single Judge Bench order' which directed Kishore Biyani group the attachment of Future Coupons, Future group promoter assets to deal a blow.

It is to be mentioned here," Justice Midha had also imposed a ₹20 lakh fine on Biyani and directed Future Group to approach the authorities to recall all approvals granted to the Future-Reliance Retail deal". 

The SC categorically asserted that the Singaporean arbitrator's decision that stalled the deal clearly holds merit and observed that Amazon India's arguments are valid as well as there is applicability on the same in the country.

 

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The SC earlier has already upheld last week's e-commerce biggie Amazon India's plea which sought a hold on the ongoing Rs 24,713 crore deal between Reliance Retail-Future Retail.

As a turn of events 'Future Coupons' is also likely to seek a stay of the HC order issuing a show-cause notice for the civil arrest of Biyani, and other Future directors which have upset the entire kart in this bitterly fought corporate deal where stakes are high on both sides of the table.

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Future Group moves SC challenging Delhi HC order in Future-Reliance Retail deal

In Chennai, Amethyst hosts a shopping event for Shades of India

24thAugust 2021, Mumbai:

Amethyst, a multi-brand premium Indian womenswear store, has organized a shopping event to introduce ethnic wear company Shades of India's clothes and textiles to Chennai. Shades of India will be at Amethyst for its Annual Sale shopping event from August 20 to 30, the boutique said in a news release on Monday.

Shades of India's characteristic cotton fabrics are used in the pop-up shop's kurtas, sarees, dupattas, blouses, and trousers, as well as accessories. Shades of India's newest womenswear collection features a laid-back vibe, with loose-fitting clothes and lightweight fabrics. The collection, which includes tactile appliqué elements, plays with texture to lend a whimsical touch to its more pared-down designs.

 

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The accessories in the collection start at Rs 600 ($8) while the outfits start at Rs 1,400. There is also a range of household textile goods available, including pillows and textile runners, among other things. Shades of India was founded in 1992 by Mandeep Nagi and David Housego and has a global presence. Harrods and the Conran Shop in the United Kingdom, ABC and Gumps in the United States, Le Bon Marche in Paris, and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong are just a few of the worldwide multi-brand boutiques that carry the brand. 

 

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Kaanjj, a new multi-brand e-commerce shop, aims to introduce Indian fashion to a worldwide audience

23rd August 2021, Mumbai:

Kaanjj, which had a limited launch in July, is now fully operational, according to the e-commerce company's Facebook page. The business, which focuses on womenswear, seeks to serve Indians all over the world who are searching for Desi apparel with a narrative to tell.

Karnika Kisnadwala told Vogue India about the new site's launch, "We developed Kaanjj since there was nothing that catered to South Asian customs and traditions for a global audience, even though there are more than 20 million of us living outside India."

“The subcontinent's rich heritage of workmanship and handcrafted, heirloom textiles stretches back centuries and has had a significant effect on the West, although recognition is often overlooked. Our major objective is to bridge the gap between the East and the West by offering a platform for both new and established designers and artisans.” Aditi Somani, Studio Medium, Urvashi Kaur, Ahmev, Kapardara, Linetribe, and Little Things are among the womenswear labels featured on the new e-commerce platform. According to Kisnadwala, the selected collection focuses on timeless items that reflect Indian textile traditions and are suited for several generations of women.

 

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The company wants to establish itself as a platform for promoting emerging South Asian designers to a worldwide audience. Slow fashion clothing created from sustainable fabrics is also a focus of the company. Sonal Kisnadwala said, "A percentage of earnings from all Kaanjj sales are contributed to Shishur Sevay, a model inclusive home for orphaned and handicapped children in Kolkata."

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