Author: GD Jasuja
Rupee@62 Vs US$ : Is Currency Depreciation Good for Boosting Exports?
There has been a steep depreciation of more than 13% in the value of INR vis-a-vis USD in the past five months. In this scenario there exist two group [...]
Now, Jeans Are Available On Lease
Generally, it is the practice to lease durable goods and that also related to industrial or corporate use like vehicles, heavy machinery, office o [...]
The Changing World of Apparel Sourcing
Traditionally, the competition in the textiles/clothing sector has been among two categories of operators. The first group called ‘clothing operat [...]
“Bangladesh RMG Sector Under Fire”
Bangladesh is in headlines these days in the global media for the reasons the country must be gravely concerned. The now famous "Savar Rana Plaza [...]
“A Look at the Labour Cost”
Labour cost has been a major area of focus and an important factor for deciding the location of production facilities especially in the labour int [...]
Union Budget Gets ‘A’ Grade
The Union budget for 2013-14, presented by Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram, on 28th February 2013, has received an 'A' grade from the textile lea [...]
Multinational brands & retailers under fire due to factory fires in Bangladesh
Multinational brands and retailers such as Walmart, Gap, Sears, Disney, Target, Abercrombie & Fitch, H&M, JC Penney and others are facing [...]
“Avoid Bamboozling Your Buyers”
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency had come out with a 'Business Alert' titled "How to Avoid Bamboozli [...]
Lovechild of LPG (Liberalisation – Privatisation – Globalisation)
India entered into the liberalised global economy in 1992 - thanks (or curse?) to the then Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his government [...]
What Does “Happy Diwali” Mean?
Before starting a discussion on this subject let me convey our readers a very happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year. I decided to take up this subjec [...]