Why Prada has a devil of a dilemma, but so does IndiaPrada Kolhapuri controversy: The latest collection from high-fashion label Prada has ignited a firestorm in India again. This comes a year ...
07 May, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Prada announces launch of limited-edition sandals inspired by Kolhapuri chappalsPrada has launched a limited-edition footwear collection made in India and inspired by Kolhapuri chappals, nearly a year after facing alleg...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Prada seeks to mend ties with $881 'Made in India' sandalsPrada is launching a limited-edition line of Indian-made sandals inspired by traditional Kolhapuri chappals, priced at around 750 euros, af...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 54: Will manufacturing capability help this firm move into defence space?The auto ancillary sector is being forced to answer a difficult question: When technology changes, which suppliers remain relevant and whic...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Fresh food demand drives cold chain upgrade in seafood sectorIndia's seafood industry is modernizing its cold chain with AI and IoT to meet rising consumer demand for fresh, natural products. Policy s...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Prada team to visit Maharashtra next week, may roll out Kolhapuri CollectionPrada will send experts to Maharashtra to work with local artisans. This follows concerns over Prada's Kolhapuri-like sandals at Milan Fash...
12 Jul, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Prada and Maharashtra body plan talks on Kolhapuri sandalsPrada and Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce will meet to discuss collaboration. The discussion is about a Kolhapuri chappal-inspired sandal l...
03 Jul, 2025, 12.32 PM IST
Prada looks to put the best (Kolhapuri) foot forward, signals artisan tie-up for sandals amid IP concernsPrada faces backlash in India for sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals. The luxury house acknowledged the inspiration and expressed intent...
02 Jul, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
Kolhapuri chappals: Priyank Kharge calls for skilling, market access for artisansPrada's Kholapuri chappals spark debate. Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge emphasizes GI tag importance. He also highlights the need for cu...
29 Jun, 2025, 10.56 PM IST
Fabindia collaborates with Ministry of MSME to empower India’s artisanal heritageThe PM Vishwakarma Scheme, a program initiated by the Government of India, seeks to empower traditional artisans across the country by prov...
12 Sep, 2024, 04.42 PM IST
Fabindia collaborates with MoMSME to promote products of artisansFabindia has partnered with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme to support traditional Ind...
12 Sep, 2024, 04.21 PM IST
International Yoga Day 2023: TRIFED and Ministry of Ayush collaborate to promote tribal artistry by supplying 34,000 yoga matsThe Ministry of Ayush will utilize the yoga mats procured from TRIFED's collaboration for various events, workshops, and training programs ...
20 Jun, 2023, 04.41 PM IST
Centre to link 50 lakh artisans, weavers to GeM portal: Smriti IraniThe Minister of Textiles and Women and Child Development was addressing members from the Ficci Ladies Organisation through a virtual platfo...
09 Jun, 2020, 06.13 PM IST
Art meets culture: Tata Trusts, UAL join hands to co-create bespoke textile productsStudents from London would create products with artisan entrepreneurs from Odisha, Assam and Nagaland.
18 Sep, 2019, 05.06 PM IST
This business analyst also runs a micro-enterprise supporting Indian handicraftsThe 31-year-old is the founder of the online retail venture Paakhee, which sells handicraft accessories and home decor products.
12 Jun, 2018, 06.29 PM IST
Amazon India, Telangana Handloom dept ink pact"Amazon India through this association with the weavers and artisans in Telangana will help them boost their business by training them to l...
08 Aug, 2017, 02.22 PM IST
How startup Banka Silk is empowering weavers and artisans from BiharThe identity of artisans was created in the name of Banka Silk to provide them recognition across national and global platforms.
12 Jun, 2017, 06.30 AM IST