Apparel, Fashion, Retail

CMAI Anticipates Rs 5,000-7,000 Crore Loss To Apparel Sector

Textile Insights February 20, 2024

Indian MSME apparel manufacturers may face a loss of Rs 5,000-7,000 crore in the January-March quarter according to the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI). CMAI said an amendment in the Income Tax Act states that payments to MSMEs need to be made within 45 days. CMAI claimed

Policies

Interim Budget’s Infra Push And Measures To Boost Rural Consumption Likely To Revive Textile Demand

February 13, 2024

The domestic textile and apparel sector has welcomed the Interim Budget 2024 presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, even as it fails to meet the expectations in a true sense.  Industry players and observers believe that some of the macro-economic initiatives and measures in terms of  government’s commitment to fiscal consolidation with a […]

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18,000 Buyers Visit CMAI Organised National Garment Fair 2024

Textile Insights February 5, 2024

The National Garment Fair (NGF 2024) which was held from January 29 to 31, 2024 drew an impressive crowd of almost 18,000 visitors including national and regional retailers, distributors, and wholesalers. Spread across 700,000 square feet across seven halls, NGF 2024 took place at the Bombay Exhibition NESCO Complex and witnessed participation of 1,025 participants […]

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1,120 Apparel Brands Will Be Showcased At NGF 2024 Exhibition

Textile Insights January 23, 2024

1,120 apparel brands across women’s wear, men’s wear, kids wear and accessories will be showcased at NGF 2024 exhibition to be held at the Bombay Exhibition NESCO Complex from January 29-31, 2024. The 78th edition of NGF 2024 exhibition is being organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI). “NGF is the most eagerly […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

CMAI Hosts Panel Discussion On Success Of D2C Garment Brands

Textile Insights October 18, 2023

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) organised a panel discussion under its ‘Achievers Club’ initiative which discussed the success of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands in India. Panelists of the discussion on ‘Transforming Business and the Future’ included Anurag Singh of Aachho, Siddharth Dungarwal of Snitch, and Mahesh Tekwani of

Economy

CMAI Organising Brands of India Exhibition In Dubai

Textile Insights October 12, 2023

Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is organising ‘Brands of India,’ a B2B trade show, which will be hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 27-29, 2023. The exhibition is supported by the Embassy of India, Dubai Chamber, Dubai Textile Merchants Association (TEXMAS) and RGM Group. This trade show is the first-of-its-kind organised

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CMAI Organises Knowledge Session For Surat Textile Sector

Textile Insights July 29, 2023

Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) organised a ‘Knowledge Session’ in Surat in which more than 200 members of SAKET, an association that represents 160 Surat textile markets attended. Siddharth Bindra, MD, BIBA Fashion Ltd shared insights on how he built the BIBA brand at the session and emphasised six crucial factors for building a […]