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IPO-bound SaaS platform Unicommerce is expanding its overseas operations by onboarding more clients, a top official said on Tuesday. Unicommerce is already serving 46 clients in Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia and is now expanding these operations by adding more clients. Some of its clients in these markets include the UAE-based fashion brand Redtag, the Philippines-based kids' wear brand Edamama and the UAE-based logistics player RSA Global. "After building a solid foundation in the country, international markets are a growth area for us now and we will now be expanding our operation in these overseas markets. "The domestic e-commerce market is ahead of most other markets in the region allowing us to offer future-ready solutions for our overseas clients," Kapil Makhija, managing director & chief executive told PTI Tuesday. Its domestic clientele includes Lenskart, Fabindia, Zivame, TCNS, Mamaearth, Emami, Sugar, Boat, Portronics, Pharmeasy, GNC, .
Clothing brand FabIndia has removed a promotional capsule about its new festive line after a backlash from right-wing groups. While the brand was accused of "defacing" the Hindu festival of Diwali by naming its festive collection as Jashn-e-Riwaaz (celebration of tradition), the company insisted that it is not a Diwali collection, which will be soon launched under 'Jhilmil si Diwali' promo. FabIndia was trolled on social media for what some said was unnecessarily uplifting secularism and Muslim ideologies in a Hindu festival, saying it hurt their religious sentiments. After it put on Twitter the Jashn-e-Riwaaz collection on October 9, some social media users called for a boycott of the brand, making their campaign one of the top trends. "We at FabIndia have always stood for the celebration of India with its myriad traditions in all hues," a company spokesperson said. "Our current capsule of products under the name Jashn-e-Riwaaz is a celebration of Indian traditions. The phrase me
Fabindia, which operates a chain of stores selling a range of artisans products, on Wednesday said former Indigo airlines president Aditya Ghosh has been appointed as a member of its board of directors. Ghosh will be guiding the management teams with strategy and new initiatives, the company said in a statement. "Fabindia believes that the post-Covid period will bring about transformational change in consumer behaviour and brands with purpose, sustainability initiatives and earth-friendly commerce will become increasingly important...As we evolve towards a new normal, we are excited to have Aditya on board helping with strategy and growth," the company said. Ghosh is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience and has had multiple roles including leading IndiGo and also OYO Hotels & Homes. On his joining the board of Fabindia, Ghosh said, "I am looking forward to engaging with a sense of purpose where we continue to build on the tremendous trust that the Fabindia ...