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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...- India, US framework for trade pact provides tariff certainty to exporters: ExpertsIndia and the US have taken a bold step forward by establishing a structured trade agreement. This collaboration provides immediate relief ...
- Prada to roll out $930 ‘Made in India’ sandals crafted with desi artisans after backlashPrada is launching a limited-edition sandal collection in India, inspired by traditional Kolhapuri chappals, to be sold for around 800 euro...
- After Prada pact, Piyush Goyal says Kolhapuri chappal exports can touch USD 1 bn/yrKolhapuri chappal exports could reach USD 1 billion yearly. Italian fashion house Prada signed an MoU to create Kolhapuri chappal-inspired ...
- Carpet industry welcomes GST compliance ease, but raises concerns over tax on finished productsThe Indian handmade carpet industry is a significant contributor to the economy, providing employment, directly or indirectly, to over 20 l...
- RAI suggests moving to flat GST rate across product categories instead of price-based thresholdsRetailers Association of India suggests a uniform Goods and Services Tax rate. Current price-based system creates market distortions. RAI e...
- Kolhapuri chappals blend heritage and tech as govt pushes for authenticity with QR certificationKolhapuri chappals, a traditional Indian craft, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, both domestically and internationally, especia...
- Prada denies Kolhapuri GI violation in Rs 500 crore legal rowPrada has refuted claims of infringing the Geographical Indication (GI) for Kolhapuri chappals by featuring similar sandals in its Spring/S...
- Technical experts from Prada visit Kolhapur, interact with artisansA Prada team visited Kolhapur after facing accusations of using local sandal designs. The team assessed footwear manufacturing and spoke wi...
- 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...
- Prada Kolhapuri 'sandal scandal' sparks bright business idea in India; local brands race to tap heritage pride for sales boostIndian artisans are seeing a surge in Kolhapuri sandal sales after Prada's design sparked controversy. The incident has ignited nationalist...
- Prada sandal scandal: Why India’s artisans keep getting left behindPrada's recent 'toe ring sandals' sparked controversy, drawing comparisons to traditional Kolhapuri chappals. While Prada acknowledged the ...
- Budget 2024: No changes in RoDTEP, drawback schemes or 45-day payment rule a miss for MSME exporters, says industryGiven how significant exports are to India’s aspirations of being a developed nation, more policy measures that can enable the country to i...
- Why footwear makers and exporters are divided over quality standardsWhile all stakeholders say the quality control order is beneficial for the industry, manufacturers say the implementation is trampling over...
- Footwear brand Attitudist aims Rs 100 crore annual sales by 2025Attitudist does not own manufacturing set-up but has partnered over 100 local artisans and craftsmen in and around Agra to make vegan leath...
- Don't toss those old sneakersAs physical boutiques struggle for significance in the age of online shopping, the new Golden Goose model is drawing visitors with its craf...
- FDDI to train artisans making Kolhapuri chappals, connect them with buyers to boost salesThe Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), which comes under the commerce ministry, has taken up a task to upskill artisans enga...
- Covid disruption opportunity for Indian manufacturers to become global suppliers: Baba KalyaniCountries are looking for a “China-plus-one” sourcing strategy as nobody can afford to be over-dependent on one supplier, Kalyani said whil...
- Government will provide all assistance in skill development: Nirmala Sitharaman"FDDI is training about 15,000 people every month. Annually about two lakh people are getting trained here and also getting jobs," Sitharam...
- FDI in retail: FIPB may take up Fossil Inc's FDI proposal this monthThe proposal of Fossil to set up its store in India is likely to be taken up by FIPB at its meeting later this month.
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