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BSL has made rapid growth in short span or time and we are confident that it will play a key role in export promotion and import substitution. The Ministry of Textiles is happy to extend all possible support and guidance to this young and energetic team.
Shri Vijoy Kumar Singh
Special Secretary
Ministry of Textiles
The “Panch Pahel” drive of BSL are the key pillars for 10x growth in the industry in next 3-4 years. I see immense opportunities in terms of human resources in terms of skill in traditional craft, latest manufacturing technologies and the market potential India holds with the growth in consumption as the Indian GDP marches ahead.
Raman Dutta
Chairman
BSL Association
Brands and Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL) embarked on this ambitious venture, evolving from a mere idea into a formidable force within the industry. In this short span, BSL has not only left its mark but also garnered recognition and respect from government bodies and industry leaders alike. This remarkable achievement underscores the incredible dedication and collective passion of its members.
Tanuja Sinha Roy
Founder
Swtantra Brands
BSL collaborations with different associations, all marching towards a common goal, have amplified the voice and influence. BSL Members are not just participants; They are thought leaders, driving conversations that matter in the textile and apparel realm in India and progressively the Globe.
Neeraj Nagpal
CEO
Raymond Lifestyle Limited
Coming from a design-focused background, I had always viewed fashion primarily through the lens of aesthetics and self-expression. Listening to professionals from manufacturing, trade, retail, and media revealed how deeply design decisions are shaped by supply chains, market access, and cultural realities. It made me more aware of the responsibility designers carry within the larger system.
Amisha Negi
NIFT
Academic models often simplify fashion into clean frameworks, but engaging with industry practitioners exposed how complex and interconnected the ecosystem really is. Seeing fashion broken down as an end-to-end value chain from data-driven planning and sourcing to logistics, inventory, and retail highlighted the gaps between theory and execution.
Sunil Arora
Council Director
User Ease Consulting
As a founder, assumptions can be expensive. Hearing entrepreneurs openly discuss what worked in one market and failed in another provided rare, practical insight. Conversations at BSL association helped me understand that strategy isn’t universal, it’s deeply shaped by local consumer behaviour, infrastructure, and regulation. That perspective has already influenced how I approach scaling and market entry.
Mac Selvan
Vice President
Masculino Latino
Discussions that happen at BSL challenged many of the dominant digital playbooks that assume uniform platforms, user behaviour, and data maturity. Emerging markets operate under very different conditions, forcing brands to rethink acquisition, retention, and attribution. Engaging with these perspectives pushed me to move beyond Western-centric frameworks and design strategies that are grounded in on-the-ground realities.
Jatin Kashyap
Senior Vice President
SourceNet
What stood out most was the shift in narrative power. The strongest stories weren’t coming from trend forecasts or seasonal cycles, but from regions where fashion is inseparable from craft, commerce, and daily life. These perspectives felt authentic, grounded, and forward-looking. It’s clear that global fashion storytelling is no longer centred in a few traditional capitals.
Shilpi Tiwari
President
Pepco
From a manufacturing standpoint, BSL Association reinforced realities that often go unspoken. Creativity matters, but it must align with cost structures, compliance requirements, and production consistency. Bringing designers, brands, and manufacturers into the same dialogue helped bridge long-standing gaps in understanding. It was refreshing to see production treated as a strategic pillar rather than a backend function.
Vaibhav Sharma
Vice President
Konception Designs
The discussions made it clear that sustainability outcomes are decided far earlier than most people realise. Materials, pricing, timelines, and manufacturing capacity ultimately determine whether an innovation can scale. What I valued most was the practical approach moving beyond ideals to examine what actually works within real production systems.
Jasveen Kaur
President
NewTimes Group of Companies
Working across different cultural perspectives completely reframed how I view aesthetics and relevance. Ideas that feel niche or experimental in one context can feel familiar and intuitive elsewhere. These insights have influenced not only how I design, but how I think about audience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.
Rahul Kumar
Council Director
Stradivarius
The emphasis on ground-level insight resonated strongly with me. While global trend data provides direction, actual performance is driven by local buying behaviour, price sensitivity, and regional demand patterns. The discussions reinforced that retail success is built from the bottom up, store by store, customer by customer.
Dr. Kiruba Devi
Co-Chairman
Zivame
The biggest takeaway was the strategic value of cultural understanding. Businesses that deeply engage with local markets rather than imposing imported models build more resilient and scalable growth. These insights reaffirmed that cultural context is not a risk factor, but a competitive advantage when approached thoughtfully.
