GST rate rationalisation to boost revenue growth of organised apparel retail sector

GST rate rationalisation to boost revenue growth of organised apparel retail sector

The GST rate cut on apparel priced below ₹2,500 is likely to lift the demand in the mid-premium segment, while the fast fashion/value segment, which account for 65 % of the sector’s revenue, will continue to drive the momentum, says Crisil.  | Photo Credit: IDREES MOHAMMED The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation will […]

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Mumbai’s sari brand Suta comes to Chennai with a ‘slow’ store and festive launches

Mumbai’s sari brand Suta comes to Chennai with a ‘slow’ store and festive launches

Tanya Biswas (left) with sister Sujata | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When sisters Sujata and Tanya Biswas decided to kickstart an apparel brand, they launched with a collection of simple mulmul sarees that featured vibrant tassels. “They were basic, no-fuss weaves with no embellishments that weren’t available in the market then. The fabric was unstarched, […]

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Weekend plans: We are heading to Chennai’s Covelong Classic Surf, Music and Fitness Festival

Weekend plans: We are heading to Chennai’s Covelong Classic Surf, Music and Fitness Festival

From dancing to fitness activities, there’s a lot on offer at the festival Surfers doing what they do best Unless you are living under a rock, you must have heard of the Covelong Classic Surf, Music and Fitness Festival. Back for its ninth edition, this event since its inception in 2013 (with a pandemic-induced break […]

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Festive flavours of Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh

Festive flavours of Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh

Traditional Andhra sweet Kajjikayalu displayed at a sweet shop on the occasion of Sankranti festival in Visakhapatnam | Photo Credit: V Raju The city is soaked in the colours of Sankranti. The festival is all about being thankful to Nature for the season’s bounty. Every household has a unique style of celebrating the festival. Food […]

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Visit India’s most iconic bakeries making traditional Christmas cakes

Visit India’s most iconic bakeries making traditional Christmas cakes

Not all plum cakes are created equal — some are redolent with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, some have a touch of honey, and some boast a cornucopia of dry fruits from across the world. Travel with us through iconic bakeries across India to sample time-tested, local Christmas cake recipes. And yes, they deliver. […]

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The 2022 Diwali edit | Diyas and candles

The 2022 Diwali edit | Diyas and candles

Our pick of diyas and candles can transition from festive Diwali must-haves to all-year décor Our pick of diyas and candles can transition from festive Diwali must-haves to all-year décor Taamaa Copper Diyas With a minimalist, industrial aesthetic, these die-cast copper, nickel and brass diyas are handy highlights for dark corners. ₹1,275.00 (set of two with […]

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Heirloom mithai with a modern twist for Deepavali 2022

Heirloom mithai with a modern twist for Deepavali 2022

Shaped by two years of lockdown-fuelled online shopping, a surge of mithai boutiques offer hand-crafted, modern interpretations of heirloom recipes Shaped by two years of lockdown-fuelled online shopping, a surge of mithai boutiques offer hand-crafted, modern interpretations of heirloom recipes Hatti & Giraffe A few months before the pandemic hit, Shrikar Bhave, an architect, and […]

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