Issue dated - 05 Aug 2004
Cover Story Quote of the Week

Welspun to invest Rs 500 cr in new terry towelling, bedsheeting capacity
Welspun India, Asia’s largest terry towel manufacturer, has planned substantial capacity increases in its terry towelling capacity, with a view to service the increasing global demand, especially post-2004.


Mckinsey study explodes the myths of anti-outsourcing campaign
Making a strong case for outsourcing, global consultancy firm Mckinsey has said that many jobs are moved to India because they are viable only in a low-wage environment.

Arthur Planning helps us in planning what we forecast to sell during different seasons across the various departments and categories.

- Says Unni Krishnan T N, chief technology officer, Shoppers’ Stop, explaining the IT solutions used by the retail chain.


News at a Glance
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WB industry minister criticises Centre for moving apex court
EICA’s new board of directors
Restore parity in duties on cotton yarn for DTA, EOUS: PHDCCI

Garmenting future growth
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Knowledge transfer from academia to industry: The UK Technitex Faraday partnership experience - I

<Corporate Update> <Fabrics & Garments>

Raymond posts lower net profit in Q1

Grasim Q1 net up 68% at Rs 219.2 crore
Clariant Q1 net down, announces 110% dividend

Use of latest tech equips label makers to deliver the goods
Govt moots free trade warehouses; cabinet to take up SEZ bill

<Yarns & Fibres> <Oped>

Idukky farmers worm their way back to silk cultivation

Cotton output may dip, but prices likely to stay low

Near stagnation in cotton textile and garment exports

TAI seminar on ‘Texturising Excellence’

<Trends/Events> <Textalk>

Bulletin Board
India ITME 2004: A unique textile engineering showcase

Technical and technological impact on textiles
Two developments last week received in the media smaller attention than they deserve.

<Product Portfolio> <Last Word>

Inspect knitted fabrics with CheckMaster - II KF from Paramount
Fabric, the most valuable resource for garment constitutes about 60% - 70% of the total cost of a finished garment.

Prem Sadhwani joins Lycra
Govt urged to include handloom weavers in scheme
<Dyes & Chemicals> <Testing Times >

Responsible Care recognizes US chemical industry’s leaders
Colorant posts 60% growth in first quarter
Ciba Specialty Chemicals sets new standard with fabric softener that ensures ultra-high whiteness
Procter and Gamble introduces Sulfur Dye Protection technology
eWarna and IBM link to delivery Color On-Demand web services.

Product safety: A burning issue
Quality testing of fabrics: A must for survival & growth

<Foreign Trade >

WTO Update
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Garmenting future growth
The domestic garment industry is still to gear up to explore the opportunities that are going to emerge in the near future after the quotas are phased out.


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