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Crisis will help M&A: Gitanjali
Jewellery giant Gitanjali is on the hunt for foreign rivals weakened by the credit crunch as it aims to become the world's biggest jeweller, Managing Director Mehul Choksi said.
Jewellery giant Gitanjali says crisis will help M&A
Indian jewellery giant Gitanjali is on the hunt for foreign rivals weakened by the credit crunch as it aims to become the world's biggest jeweller, Managing Director Mehul Choksi told media.
Indian textile exports unaffected by US financial crisis
Notwithstanding economic slowdown in America, India has been able to not only retain but raise its textile exports to the US, even while exports from rival China slipped by 3.1 per cent.
Credit crunch no big deal at London Fashion Week
Fashionistas were happily distracted from a week of turbulent financial markets by an array of colorful, experimental and luxury clothes at London Fashion Week.
Emami raises open offer price for Zandu
Emami Ltd said that it has raised its open offer price to 15,000 rupees a share from 7,315 rupees a share in Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Ltd.
London Fashion Week starts amid fears for its future
London Fashion Week got under way on Sunday with seasoned Irish designer Paul Costelloe presenting his spring-summer 2009 collection, but the event faces a battle for survival.
Rina Dhaka to represent India at London Fashion Week
Popular designer Rina Dhaka is all set to represent India and showcase her collection at the prestigious London Fashion Week (LFW) exhibition scheduled Sep 14-19.
Emami forays into edible oil biz
The Rs 1,600-crore Emami group is foraying into the edible oil business and has set up a Rs 250-crore state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Haldia to produce palm oil, soya oil and rice bran oil.
GKB opthalmics signs JV with Spanish company
Optical giant GKB Opthalmics Limited today signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Spanish group Indo, aiming to consolidate its position in the Asian market.
Indians on design revival quest showcased in Paris
Six young Indian designers on a common quest to marry ancestral tradition with contemporary design are being showcased at Europe's biggest home fair in Paris this week.
New fashion collections: Hi-tech, eco or both?
The new autumn and winter fashion collections highlight the tension between technology and the environment, luxury and ecology, consumption and conservation.
Gitanjali Group signs MoU with MMTC
With a view to expand its retail footprint and marketshare, diamond and jewellery manufacturer, Gitanjali Gems, has signed an MoU with the Mineral and Metal Trading Corporation of India (MMTC), a leading bullion trader.
Nirmal Lifestyle ties up with USTA -fashion
Real estate developer Nirmal Lifestyle today announced a tie up with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for using US Open brand in its upcoming 20 'Lifestyle cities' across the country.
NIFT to open a branch in Muscat
Premier Indian fashion design institute, National Institute of Fashion Technology will soon open its branch in Muscat. "There is demand and we are open to proposals from Muscat," Shankarsinh Vaghela, Minister of Textiles, said during his visit to the city recently.
Bata set up two world-class factories in Bihar
Thomas Bata, patriarch of global shoe company who died in Toronto on Monday, was passionate about India and even held global board meeting of his group at Batanagar in West Bengal earlier this year.
Jewellery maker Gitanjali Gems has pulled out of the race to buy US-based jewellery retail chain Whitehall due to differences on prices. Redefine your lifestyle
Emami seeks overseas acquisitions
Beauty and health products major Emami is seeking overseas acquisitions to drive the company's growth, besides tapping the rapidly growing Indian FMCG market.
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