Clothing Manufacturers Association of India

Indian fashion’s modern history has been shaped as much by its chroniclers as its creators. Among them, Meher Castelino occupied a distinctive place, combining reportage with long institutional memory. Her writing, consulting, and editorial contributions tracked the industry’s growth from its early professionalisation to its global presence. Her death signals the loss of a voice that understood fashion as labour, culture, and record.

Nine key trade bodies in India have collaboratively come up with a code of conduct that prohibits and prevents child labour in the textile sector, stressing on ethical sourcing, transparency, and accountability, enhancing brand reputation and contributing to the elimination of exploitative labour practices.

The Indian government will hold Bharat Tex 2024 from 26–29 February 2024 in New Delhi as a consolidated and unique platform to position and showcase the country’s textile value chain and also highlight strengths in fashion, traditional crafts and sustainability initiatives.