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Footwear, readymade garments likely to attract higher rates of GST

The fitment committee, which recommends rate changes to the Council, has proposed increasing the rate on footwear (less than Rs 1,000), readymade garments, and fabrics to 12% from 5% now

Tirupur garment units go on strike over 'abnormal' increase in yarn price

Yarn price hike: According to industry sources, the production loss is estimated to be around Rs 165 crore due to the strike

Indian saree: Not quite ubiquitous, but every woman's wardrobe treasure

A cultural symbol and style statement for Indian women, it is no longer limited to weddings and family occasions, but has begun extending to work wear, corporate meetings and cocktail parties too

Covid-19: ILO says garment industry should do more to help workers

The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the apparel industry, leaving many of the 65 million Asian garment factory workers struggling as factories close or cut back on wages

Bangladesh garment workers pray for orders as Covid pandemic shreds exports

In the financial year that ended in June, Bangladesh's garment exports totaled $27.94 billion (21.6 billion pounds), down 18% from the previous year

Study paints grim picture for garment sector with likely job cuts, closures

74% of its respondents see a 90% drop in sales for the quarter ending June 2020

India's garment industry has missed the 'coronavirus' bus. Once again

The virus in China and a withdrawal of EU concessions to Cambodia offer two major opportunities for Indian garment exporters - but none of them are in a position to gain

Govt rolls out 1% additional ad-hoc incentive for garments and made-ups

As RoSL and MEIS were simultaneously available along with RoSCTL, many exporters factored in both in their costing. Exporters said the government had at no point issued any notification on this.

Odisha offers land for 'Jockey' garments unit in outreach to textile sector

Move follows offers made to Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd and Shahi Exports; study says state is emerging as a top destination for apparels in the country

Labelling norms for loose garments relaxed

No need to declare details of manufacturers under Packages Commodities Act

Indian garment companies help Bangla tiger roar

The search for cheaper production bases is driven by retailers who are constantly looking for ways to cut costs

Garment makers seek excise duty rollback

In his latest Budget, the FM imposed 1% excise duty on readymade garments worth over Rs 1,000