The collaboration with the Surat Cluster aims to position Gujarat as a leading investment hub for the textile industry. This initiative fosters partnerships among BSL members, sourcing and buying houses, and brands to drive growth and create new opportunities.
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BSL Webinar – India-Japan Textile Collaboration
23rd August, 2024
The India-Japan Investment Opportunities webinar focused on textile collaboration was incredibly insightful. Visionary leaders guided the discussion, attracting over 150 large-format textile mill owners from across India.
BSL Board Members meeting with Minister of Textiles – Shri Giriraj Singh
16th August 2024
Inclusivity fosters diverse perspectives, enriching discussions and leading to better outcomes. BSL had a productive meeting with Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles, at his residential office, where we discussed upcoming opportunities and projects. The hospitality was wonderful, and everyone contributed valuable ideas. We greatly appreciate the Ministry of Textiles’ insights and efforts. Our work is progressing well, and we’re confident in achieving our shared objectives.
BSL Meeting with Mr. Lazuski Kikuchi, Managing Director of Italiya Japan
29th July 2024
Mr. Lazuski Kikuchi, Managing Director of ITALIYA-JAPAN, shared the inspiring story behind ITALIYA, a renowned 50-year-old brand. During the meeting, he discussed the legacy of animal-inspired designs, including tigers and wolves, as house pets. With 500 specialty stores and 90 store-in-stores, ITALIYA has established itself in Japanese fashion and was the first to introduce animal prints to Japanese fashion.
The BSL Convention at Japan
23rd-25th July 2024
The BSL Convention marked a significant milestone in the Indo-Japan textile and apparel landscape, introducing the first-ever arena dedicated to showcasing Indian brands in Japan. This premier event highlighted India’s growing influence, featuring a diverse array of innovative technical textiles, performance athleisure, fusion wear, and lifestyle products.
10th International Conference on Indian Polyester – 2024
19th July, 2024
At the prestigious Elite Conference held at Hotel The Lalit in Mumbai, visionary leaders gathered to discuss the future of the polyester market. The focus was on what brands need to grow in the polyester-based market, with insights shared by future-focused leaders in the industry.
Industry Leaders and the Future of Fashion at IDT, Surat
June 28th 2024
The Institute of Design & Technology (IDT) held an inspiring conclave and a creative fashion show at Avadh Utopia. The panel featured Mr. Ashok Kumar Goyal, Chairman of IDT, Mr. Sunil Jain, President of the South Gujarat Textile Traders Association, and industry experts from across the country, including Mr. Raman Dutta, Mr. Naveen Sainani, and Ms. Kanika Vohra. The discussion covered important topics such as sustainability, market trends, challenges, and women’s empowerment, with Dr. Ajoy Bhattacharya moderating the session.
Apparel Connect
9th May, 2024
At India’s biggest apparel supply chain conference, APPAREL CONNECT 2024 (7th Edition) powered by CARGOCONNECT, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of Indian brands in the global market. BSL Founder & National General Secretary Raman Dutta emphasized the importance of balancing offline and online strategies to meet global customer demands. He highlighted the crucial role of technology and automation in this transition, with Indian tech companies driving solutions for international expansion.
FIEO’s Brand Talk: Winning Global Market
17th – 19th January, 2024
FIEO organized a session on “BRAND TALK: Winning Global Market” at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, to apprise Indian companies about global market trends and enable them to better understand the preferences of international buyers.
Thought Leadership Session at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024
7th January, 2024
Focused on “Technical Textiles & MMF – Weaving a Better Tomorrow, “this session featured industry leaders sharing their expertise.
Raman Dutta added his insights that “BSL align with the government aim to make MMF 10X. The Global demand for technical textiles & MMF has seen strong aspiration from entrepreneurs, MSME and government and BSL is working aggressively by giving ideation and hand holding in the categories like swimwear and Outerwear”
Collaboration with FIEO
4th January, 2024
Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Federation of Indian Exports Organisations in the presence of Dr. Ajay Sahai, Director General & CEO, FIEO, along with Mr. Ashish Jain, Dy. Director General, FIEO
Mr. Sanjay Shukla, Board Member BSL, along with Mr. Raman Dutta, Founder and National General Secretary BSL were part of this .