Fashion / Cosmetics / Jewellery
Looking young and healthy is the new rich, says Varun Alagh
Through influencer marketing and product differentiation, skincare brands like Mamaearth and The DermaCo cater to a wide Indian audience. The industry's focus on active ingredients and transparency aligns with global skincare trends. Dermatologists and influencers continue to shape consumer preferences, emphasizing the importance of holistic skincare routines.
How Gen Z is retouching the rules of the skincare market in India
These youngsters are far more conscious of what goes on to their skin, compared to millennials and Gen X. They no longer chase basic whitening or moisturising creams. Influenced by social media, the young India have educated themselves on how each active ingredient works on their skin, even at the granular level of being aware of the exact percentage of ingredients used in products.
Gems, jewellery exporters seek import duty cut on gold, silver, platinum bars to 4 pc in Budget
Against the backdrop of the macroeconomic scenario, the council urged the government to take measures to revive exports in this sector. It also requested to introduce the sale of rough diamonds in SNZs (special notified zones); and "reduce the import duty on gold, silver, and platinum bars to 4 per cent; and introduce duty drawback on exports of platinum jewellery to take advantage of India UAE comprehensive economic cooperation agreement".
Raymond to add over 100 stores of ethnic wear brand Ethnix by Raymond in FY25
Ethnix business is already contributing to the topline of the branded apparel segment of Raymond with its strong performance. "Going forward we will open more doors for this category and will be celebrating with Bharat by adding 100+ of new stores of Ethnix by Raymond in fiscal 2025," said Singhania.
Leather, footwear exporters seek PLI scheme in Budget to boost jobs, manufacturing, shipments
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) urged the government to extend the Production-linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the leather and footwear sector to boost job creation and manufacturing. At a pre-budget meeting, CLE Chairman Rajendra Kumar Jalan also requested import duty exemptions on wet blue, crust, and finished leather to enhance competitiveness.
IBJA appoints Aksha Mohit Kamboj as Vice President
Aksha Mohit Kamboj is the Executive Chairman of Aspect Global Ventures Pvt Ltd and is also the co-owner of Cricket ISPL team Tiigers of Kolkata. She is the first and the only woman appointed to such a prestigious post in the gold and jewellery sector.
Bata India appoints Meeru Gupta as General Counsel to head it's legal operation
Meeru Gupta appointed as general counsel and head of legal at Bata's local subsidiary. She brings over two decades of experience, including roles at Varun Beverages and Philips India.
Are lab-grown diamonds forever? Examining their impact on the natural gems business
It’s 2024, and that carefully crafted chain of the diamond business is now being disrupted. Enter lab-grown diamonds (LGD). A lab-grown diamond, priced a fifth of a stone coming from a De Beers mine in Africa or from the Russian giant Alrosa, looks indistinguishable from a mined diamond. That alone has kindled consumer demand.
Beauty secrets: Inside India's booming beauty industry that relies on hundreds of contract manufacturers
Nishit Dedhia, the MD and cofounder of Kain Cosmeceuticals, is leading a tour of his cosmetics manufacturing facility in Khopoli, Maharashtra. The facility produces a variety of beauty products for the growing direct-to-consumer market in India.
Make India key node to verify origin of diamonds, Indian officials tell EU
At a meeting in Brussels last month, the Indian trade body, senior government officials and Indian customs officials have told the European Union authorities that India, which imports about 90% of rough stones mined in the world, should be a key nodal checkpoint to verify whether diamonds mined in Russia are sneaking into the affluent markets whose governments are backing the sanctions.
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Import curbs on certain types of studded gold jewellery not applicable for SEZ units: DGFT
The government clarified that import curbs on certain studded gold jewellery do not apply to units in special economic zones (SEZs), exempting them from restrictions. The decision is aimed at discouraging inbound shipments from countries like Indonesia and Tanzania. A policy circular by the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) plays a significant role in the country's export activities and contributed over one-third of total outbound shipments in the previous fiscal year.
Titan lines up aggressive expansion plans for Tanishq, Taneira, other brands this year, says MD
Venkataraman was talking to reporters after unveiling one of the company's Helios watch stores along with the 59th jewellery store Tanishq and the 7th Taniera store at Pondy Bazaar, in Chennai. Taniera offers the best of Indian sarees under one roof. It offers handcrafted sarees along with a range of ready to wear blouses, kurtas, short tops among others, the press release said. The launch of the new brand outlets today marks a significant milestone in Titan's ongoing commitment towards aggressive retail expansion in FY24-25, particularly in Tier I, II and III geographies.
Jewellery business shift to organised market: What's the way to do it?
The jewellery sector in India is experiencing a shift towards formalisation, with the organised market growing rapidly. Players need to focus on inventory management and customer experiences for success. Top retailers are expanding into new geographies, with a franchise model proving successful. Market trends indicate a significant move towards branded jewellery purchases.
Virat Kohli and Accel-backed WROGN gets Rs 125 crore from Aditya Birla's TMRW
TMRW House of Brands, a venture of Aditya Birla Group, has invested Rs 125 crore in WROGN, a youth brand in casual wear founded by Anjana and Vikram Reddy in 2014. The investment adds another leading fashion brand to TMRW's portfolio, enhancing WROGN's growth trajectory in the competitive fashion industry.
Four lakh workers face salary delays as lab diamond prices fall
Nearly four lakh workers in Surat's LGD industry face wage delays and job uncertainties due to falling prices of lab-grown diamonds, impacting revenue of units. Export demand is not as expected, leading to concerns of job losses. Export volume growth has slowed down, and the value of lab-grown diamonds has fallen significantly.
Central banks around the world have positive outlook on gold, according to World Gold Council survey
The WGC survey received responses from a record-high 70 central banks. The survey shows that Central bank sentiment towards gold remains very high, with 29 per cent saying they will add more gold in the next 12 months and 81 per cent saying that official sector gold reserves overall will grow in the same period. Optimism towards gold’s future role in global reserves continues to grow, with 69% saying that gold’s share of reserves will be higher in five years compared to 62% last year, the WGC survey said.
