CMAI NEWS NOVEMBER '06

CMAI NEWS

Historical Agreement Signed

CMAI & FDCI join hands for Mutual Cooperation  

Opens office in Mumbai

The morning of November 8 witnessed signing of the historical agreement between industry’s oldest Association, The Clothing Manufacturers’ Association of India and the youngest body of Fashion Industry, The Fashion Design Council of India.

Mr. Premal Udani, President, CMAI and Mrs. Rathi Vinay Jha, Director General, FDCI signed on the dotted line with a view to foster the development of the Indian fashion manufacturing Industry and promote the interests of the various stakeholders involved in the process.

With the aim of mutual cooperation between the two big giants on the Indian garment scene, FDCI has opened an office in the CMAI premises in Mumbai and the office would be functional from December 1, 2006. The working of the office would be overseen by FDCI Board members Krishna Mehta and Arjun Khanna.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Premal Udani President CMAI said “There is great synergy between the two organizations and I am sure this agreement will prove mutually beneficial as together we hope to support the Fashion industry in their endeavours.

Since its inception, around 40 years ago, CMAI has been acting as a catalyst of change, collaborating with the Government in matters of policy that impact the future of the Apparel industry. Being the largest conglomerate of retailers and manufacturers, it serves as a single sourcing destination, thereby infusing efficiency to time and cost into the supply chain. Whereas FDCI is India’s apex fashion body, whose core aim is to take the fashion industry forward and is doing a tremendous job of looking after the cause of fashion fraternity.”  

A seemingly jubilant Mrs. Rathi Vinay Jha, Director General, FDCI shared, “The joint initiatives taken by CMAI and FDCI would cover a variety of trade-market promotion and capacity building programs, workshops, seminars etc. CMAI’s strength in manufacturing and technical services would be of benefit to the fashion industry, while FDCI’s expertise would support specialized representation in fashion-related areas both in India and abroad. Mrs. Jha added, “ The FDCI has always been committed to promoting the interests of the Indian fashion industry. The announcements we have made today only reiterate this commitment. The CMAI is an industry body and I am sure this relation will be mutually beneficial.”

The FDCI had also organized a meeting of the Western India designer members and buyers to facilitate dialogue between them and FDCI. The meeting at which senior FDCI members were also present was aimed at sharing the view points and suggestions of both designers and buyers, reviewing the status of the industry and identifying a roadmap to take forward FDCI’s efforts of placing India on the global map of world fashion.

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Crash Programme
The Govt. of India is about to start a crash programme to train at least 2.5 million Garment makers (Tailors) by the Year 2010/11. Considering the expansion of Domestic & Export sector of Garment Industry, a Human Resource Development group has been set up by the Ministry of Textiles. CMAI represents the Textile industry on that Board.

SIGF 2007
CMAI has announced the South India Garment Fair (SIGF) 2007 to be held at Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Koramangala, Bangalore, between 6^th February 2007 & 8^th February 2007. The participation charges per Sq. Mtr. is Rs. 2,950/- + 12.24% Service Tax. The Detailed Brochure will be mailed to the Members soon.

43^rd Annual General Meeting
The 43^rd AGM of the Association will be held on Wednesday, the 29^th November 2006 at 5.30 P.M. at the Odyssey, Mayfair Rooms, Dr. A. B. Road, Worli, Mumbai 400030.

Submission of Audit Report in Form 704-Change in last date
As per Circular No. 32T issued by the Commissioner of Sales Tax, Mumbai, the Last Date of submission of Form 704 for the year 2005-06 has been extended to 31^st January 2007 instead of 30^th November 2006.

      Certificate of Origin (C.O.)

The Secretariat of the Association issues Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) to Exporters. The Association receives quite a number of C.O.s from the Exporters for endorsement.

CII’s ConText 2006:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organising a National Conference on Textiles, ConText 2006 with the theme…. The Business of Textiles”. The Conference is scheduled on 1 December 2006 concurrent with TEXMACH 2006/ GARMENT MACHINERY EXPO 2006 scheduled between 1-3 December 2006 at Mumbai.

This national initiative is supported by Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers Association (ITAMMA) and The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) with CNBC TV18 as the Media Partner.

CII’s Con Text 2006 would cover a wide range of topics of interest to stakeholders in the industry, like India Textile Inc. Opportunities & Projections, India Textile Inc. Global Opportunities & Challenges, India Textile Inc. Opportunities & Enablers and leading industry players will also participate in an exclusive CEO’s Interactive Roundtable: “The Business of Textiles Stargazing 2010”.

The Summit is expected to attract over 200 top professionals comprising of Chairmen CEOs, MDs and other Senior Managers from the Indian Textile Industry and key officials from nodal government agencies who will present their perspectives on the future of the Industry. This event will hence provide an ideal opportunity for you to network and interact with the senior professional from the Textile Industry, all under one roof

Members are requested to attend the Summit and visit the Expo.

 2^nd Asian Textile Conference in New Delhi (18^th-19^th January 2007)

As you are perhaps aware, the 1^st Asian Textile Conference (Atexcon) organised by Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) was successfully held in New Delhi in December 2005. CITI is now organizing the 2^nd Asian Conference (Atexcon) on the 18^th & 19^th of January 2007 in Hotel Intercontinental. The Grand, New Delhi.

The Conference is being held concurrently with the 1^st International Textile Machinery Exhibition (TEXMAC 2007) being organized by IMAG (International Messe, Germany) on 17^th-20^th January 2007 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The main purpose of the Conference is on the issues relating to developments in Textile, Clothing and allied Industries of Asian Countries and in the Markets of major Importing Countries for such products. Atexcon will provide the opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the Textile and Clothing industries and Markets of the whole Region and to meet all relevant decision markers.

More than 250 participants from all major Textile producing Asian countries and Importing countries in the West will be attending the Conference. Atexcon would help you in networking with the Textile and Clothing industries of India and other Asian Countries. Participation of Members will enrich the discussion and help you in producing a high quality volume on the proceedings of this Conference.

The details of Programme, Sponsorship options and Participation can be obtained from CMAI’s office.

Or you can send in your application for participation directly to CITI at the following address, under intimation to this office:

Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI)
6^th Floor, Narain Manzil, Barakhamba Road,
New Delhi 110 001

New Members Welcome!

List of Members Admitted at the Managing Committee Meeting held on  27^TH September, 2006

LIFE MEMBER (MUMBAI)

1. M/s. Kewal Enterprises
2.M/s Vicky Fashion Ltd.,
3. M/s. Big Boy
4. M/s. Jasica Impex

Primary Member (Southern Region)

M/s. Metro Exports
Bangalore – 560 027.

M/s. Texport Industries Pvt. Ltd.,
Bangalore – 560 022.

M/s. Primetex Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore – 560 032.

Primary Member (Western Maha. Region)

M/s. Shree Creations
Aundh, Pune – 411 007.

M/s. Cotton King Pvt. Ltd.
Pune – 411 004.

Associate Member (Mumbai)

M/s. V.K. Textiles
Mumbai – 400 002.

List of Members Admitted at the Managing Committee Meeting held on  2^nd November, 2006

PRIMARY MEMBER (MUMBAI)

M/S. LEFFET
MUMBAI- 400013

M/S. TEXPERTS INDIA PRIVATE LTD
MUMBAI- 400063

PRIMARY MEMBER (WESTERN MAHA. REGION)

M/S. AMIT GARMENT
PIMPRI
PUNE- 411018

M/S. PRAKASH DISTRIBUTORS
PUNE- 411003

PRIMARY MEMBER (SOUTHERN REGION)

M/S. BEEKU EXPORTS
CHENNAI-600099

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