<ul><li>Controversies have always been a part of the advertising industry and the year 2021 was no different.</li><li>The year was full of ups and downs and a lot of brands landed in trouble for hurting religious sentiments through their campaigns.</li><li>We look at the year gone by and some brand controversies that erupted in India.</li></ul>2021 was bitter-sweet for the Indian advertising industry. This year gave us beautiful campaigns such as Cadbury’s remake of the famous stadium ad with the wonderful jingle Kuch Khaas hai, CRED’s Indiranagar Ka Gunda that still continues to appear in memes on the internet, Bhima’s Pure as Love ad that challenged the status quo, to mention a few. However, it was also a year full of controversies. Many brands landed themselves in trouble and numerous campaigns had to be pulled off. It is not too difficult today for a small tweet to snowball into a boycott trend, something that is every marketers’ and agency’s nightmare. At the same time, when brands have a presence on social media, they start having an opinion or a voice. If brands err on the side of caution, they are simply selling products to consumers and not engaging with them on a personal level. There will always be users who support the brand for standing up and fighting for causes they believe in but there will also be those who would oppose them at the slightest disagreement. GenZ is also becoming increasingly aware of how advertising works and is able to separate grey from black. They view brands as a form of self-expression and to connect with them, brands are also expected to go beyond just selling their products. They are known to connect with brands that they feel are socially and environmentally conscious. So, while many experts advise brands to steer clear of religious topics or make any political statements, there’s also pressure on brands and companies to take firm stands on issues that matter to these young consumers. As brands try to find the balance between making the right statement and offending a majority in the coming year, here are a few brands who found themselves in troubled waters this year: Manyavar Bridal wear brand Mohey had released a commercial that aimed to offer a fresh perspective to the Hindu wedding ritual 'Kanyadaan.' With its campaign featuring Alia Bhatt, Mohey promoted women empowerment and gave a more gender-sensitive touch to the age-old tradition of ‘Kanyandaan’ in Hindu weddings and insisted on bringing in ‘Kanyamaan’ instead. “Through the film, Mohey’s brand ambassador Alia Bhatt questions the conventional beliefs that require a daughter to conform to being ‘given away’ at her wedding. She makes a choice on her wedding day to rethink rituals, stating what Kanyadaan means in modern times, making it more equal and progressive for her present and future generations,” explained its press release. However, this campaign did not sit well with Twitter users. It flared up a controversy on social media and the hashtag #BoycottManyavar started trending on Twitter. The trolls slammed the ad for mocking Hindu traditions. <div type="Youtube" id="PmCSjllj7KU" title="Tradition wahi, soch nayi - #KanyaMaan" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PmCSjllj7KU/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Cadbury beef row Mondelez India had found itself in a soup too after a few screenshots surfaced on Twitter suggesting that its Cadbury Dairy Milk may contain gelatine derived from beef. Trolls were quick to call for a boycott on all Mondelez products but some users even pointed out that the screenshot being shared is that of Cadbury Australia’s website. <div type="twitter" handle="DairyMilkIn" handlename="Cadbury Dairy Milk" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1327255370444668928/1NjkNhJE_normal.jpg" favoritecount="963" retweetcount="241" status="https://t.co/798qgPozsF" createdat="1626616484000" id="1416758336909840387"></div> The chocolate and snacks giant later clarified that its products in India are all vegetarian. It said that the screenshots circulated were of the company’s products sold overseas. FabIndia Clothing brand FabIndia was criticised for its collection named 'Jashn-e-Riwaaz.' Twitterati alleged that the campaign purposely tried to hurt religious sentiments by associating the name ‘Jashn-e-Riwaaz’ with Diwali, a Hindu festival. They even had a problem with women not wearing their badges of being married such as bindis, bangles and sindoor. <img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_QtZMjBdF1IzxVsGfF-JJA9Ay8JnJ0Wi32rrZqt3afDt1I-XSVm0eDC32PSnZrKOt-UFIRK_eODZ8qFOxPHjAbApT11QpXRIedGKzayNHEpJc_b7jvfR_bJZ94X5-fONJ_UpTUJU" /> Tejasvi Surya, MP and National President of the BJP Yuva Morcha had tweeted, “Deepavali is not Jash-e-Riwaaz. This deliberate attempt of abrahamisation of Hindu festivals, depicting models without traditional Hindu attires, must be called out. Brands like Fabindia must face economic costs for such deliberate misadventures.” Soon after that tweet, FabIndia deleted its post across social media and renamed its collection to ‘Jilmil-si-Diwali.’ Sabyasachi The designer brand was trolled heavily for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by promoting their ‘Royal Bengal Mangalsutra,’ which is a part of their Intimate Fine Jewellery line. The ace designer behind it, <keyword id="7202" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sabyasachi-mukherjee" source="Orion">Sabyasachi Mukherjee</keyword>, decided to withdraw the campaign after it triggered an avalanche of online trolling for hurting religious sentiments. He retracted his campaign after Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister Narottam Mishra issued a "24-hour ultimatum" and threatened to send the "police force." <div type="image" title="Sabya and mangalsutra ads" msid="88322071" hostid="261"></div> Dabur’s Fem In the same week, Dabur’s Fem Cream Bleach advertisement stirred a boycott trend for showing a same-sex couple celebrating the Hindu festival of Karva Chauth. <div type="Youtube" id="-yu4_BIPkXU" title="Fem Ad on Karwa Chauth | Dabur Fem Controversial Ad | Viral Video" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-yu4_BIPkXU/mqdefault.jpg"></div> CEAT CEAT Tyres was criticised for an ad featuring Aamir Khan in which the actor was seen advising people not to burst crackers on Diwali. <div type="Youtube" id="wm4kOghHQ24" title="Switch to CEAT SecuraDrive | Aamir Khan- Cricket" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wm4kOghHQ24/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Zomato Zomato landed in a controversy in October after a customer from Tamil Nadu alleged he was denied a refund for a missing item in his order as he didn't know the ‘national language’ Hindi. Soon, a massive backlash followed on Twitter with many slamming the food delivery app for imposing Hindi on its customers. This also led to hashtags "Reject_Zomato" and "ZomatoSpeakTamil" trending on top. Fortune oil When Sourav Ganguly, BCCI President and Former India Cricket Captain, suffered a mild heart attack in January, netizens happened to re-discover his old ad endorsing Fortune's Cooking Oil. It then triggered a slew of tweets and jokes with people questioning the effectiveness of the oil and also wondering how the brand will tackle this crisis. <div type="twitter" handle="arifaajakia" handlename="Arif Aajakia" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1463855466463862798/ZR5EoEHM_normal.jpg" favoritecount="161" retweetcount="13" status="Dada, get well soon. We love you. You are a tiger, you will come back roaring. @SGanguly99 https://t.co/F5rkPAlmNE" createdat="1609734280000" id="1345949241093586946"></div> On Valentine’s day this year, the brand published an honest print ad clarifying that there are many factors that can affect our heart's health. Adani Wilmar’s Fortune rice bran cooking oil was the only brand that did not bow down to trolls. <div type="twitter" handle="FortuneFoods" handlename="Fortune Foods" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1230878437541371904/69ad0EW2_normal.jpg" favoritecount="15" retweetcount="2" status="Dada made a healthy comeback, as he always does! Here's a 'heart' felt message from him on Valentine's Day. Let's h… https://t.co/Je2cGatoz8" createdat="1613277036000" id="1360808636755320837"></div>

From Manyavar’s Kanyadaan to Cadbury’s beef row, here are a few brands that found themselves in trouble in 2021

<ul><li>Following an ultimatum from Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister Narottam Mishra, <keyword id="8264" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="sabyasachi" source="Orion">Sabyasachi</keyword> has retracted his ad for his latest <keyword id="6356382" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="mangalsutra" source="Orion">Mangalsutra</keyword> collection.</li><li>The brand was trolled heavily for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by promoting its ‘<keyword id="12401445" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="royal-bengal-mangalsutra" source="Orion">Royal Bengal Mangalsutra</keyword>,’ a part of their Intimate Fine Jewellery line.</li><li>In the past few weeks, many brands have been trolled about their campaigns on social media and brand Sabyasachi is the latest to retract its ad.</li></ul>Another brand bows down to the pressures of online trolls this week. The latest brand to fall victim to online bullying is Fashion designer <keyword id="7202" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sabyasachi-mukherjee" source="Orion">Sabyasachi Mukherjee</keyword>'s label. He withdrew his latest campaign for his mangalsutra collection on Sunday after Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister Narottam Mishra issued a "24-hour ultimatum" and threatened to send the "police force." "I have warned earlier as well. I am personally warning designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and giving him a 24-hour ultimatum. If this objectionable and obscene advertisement is not withdrawn within 24 hours, then a case will be registered against him and legal action will be taken. The police force will be sent for the action," said Mishra in a video message that he posted on Twitter. After this warning, Sabyasachi took to Instagram and stated that he was "deeply saddened" that the advertisement campaign "offended" a section of the society and withdrew the campaign. The mangalsutra campaign by Sabyasachi's brand featured intimate portraits of same-sex and heterosexual couples sporting ‘Royal Bengal Mangalsutra’ of Intimate Fine Jewellery line. Soon, the internet flooded with #boycottsabysachi comments and trolls started calling the campaign ‘anti-Hindu’ and ‘offensive.’ Sabyasachi isn’t the only one who has withdrawn his ad after receiving threats from trolls and politicians. In the past few weeks, <keyword id="62997" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dabur" source="Orion">Dabur</keyword>’s Fem and <keyword id="6492243" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fabindia" source="Orion">FabIndia</keyword> were also at the receiving end of social media trolling for their digital campaigns.

After Dabur and FabIndia, Designer and entrepreneur Sabyasachi withdraws mangalsutra ad

<ul><li>The brains behind two of the leading luxury brands in India — <keyword id="8264" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sabyasachi">Sabyasachi</keyword> Mukherji and <keyword id="616604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prithvi-Raj-Singh-Oberoi">Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi</keyword> — believe that one needs to be a perfectionist to succeed.</li><li>From being particular about how eggs are served to slashing up garments so that they never reach the edit table, Mukherjee and Oberoi share some of their quirks at the BI Global Trends Festival 2020. </li><li>Sabyasachi even kept his flagship store, located at the heart of Mumbai, shut for 25 days because he couldn’t find the right incense. </li></ul>Luxury brands in India are few and far between. However, the secret sauce to success seems to be quirky perfectionism for the few that lead in the limelight. At the Global Trends Festival 2020, co-founder of Juggernaut Books’ Chiki Sarkar spoke with the brains behind two of India’s leading luxury brands — <keyword id="7202" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sabyasachi-Mukherjee">Sabyasachi Mukherjee</keyword> from the world of fashion and the executive chairman of the Oberoi Group, Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi — to find out what makes them tick. <div type="twitter" handle="BiIndia" handlename="Business Insider India🇮🇳" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1232926719016718336/sfffJHNV_normal.jpg" favoritecount="1" retweetcount="2" status="#WATCH | @sabya_mukherjee on what it takes to be a perfectionist.@awscloud presents the Business Insider Global T… https://t.co/wPsTbiiQwA" createdat="1603198510000" id="1318536235170684929"></div> Oberoi is obsessed with the way eggs are served at his hotels Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi travelled the world for nearly a decade before taking over the legacy of Oberoi chain of hotels in India. And he is known for redefining luxury in the hospitality industry. One of the reasons behind this success is him being a perfectionist — this includes being hands-on with even the tiniest of details, like the way eggs are served to the guests at his hotels. “I consider myself to be a very fussy guest. If I don’t get the best, that means people who are our guests aren’t getting the best,” he explained. The story goes that when Oberoi is visiting his hotels, he orders eggs off the menu to check the colour of the yolk. It can't be just any shade of yellow. It has to be a particular shade of deep yellow, which he likes to call 'sunrise yellow'. If it's not, he is likely to reject the entire batch. “No, it’s true. I always tell our people that the devil is in the details,” Oberoi told Sarkar when asked whether the ‘egg story’ was just an urban legend. <div type="twitter" handle="BiIndia" handlename="Business Insider India🇮🇳" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1232926719016718336/sfffJHNV_normal.jpg" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" status="#BIGTF2020 | &quot;The word luxury has been misused by many&quot;: Prithviraj Singh Oberoi, @OberoiHotels.He is now LIVE at… https://t.co/H7o6IIqknD" createdat="1603197858000" id="1318533501658963970"></div> Sabyasachi is the ‘real’ devil of the fashion industry One would consider watching the Devil Wears Prada with your staff a pretty chill move for any boss. And, when Sabyasachi did the same with his assistants — they giggled throughout the screening. Not at the whimsical clumsiness of Anne Hathaway as Meryl Streep dominates the office, but because the ‘real’ devil was sitting next to them. “I keep telling all my staff that my job is not to give them medals for things that they’ve done right, but to point out where they’ve done things wrong,” Mukherjee explained. “When you’re in a competitive business… All the good things that you do are taken for granted and all the things you have not been able to do, people remember.” Sabyasachi kept his store closed for 25 days because he couldn’t find the right incense Opening a store in Mumbai isn’t cheap, especially in the heart of the city’s art district — Kala Godha. Yet, Sabyasachi kept his flagship store close for 25 days because he couldn’t find the right incense. “It’s not just an incense, it’s a memory,” said Mukherjee. He explains that customers still come back to the store and when they smell it, they say, “This is the Sabyasachi that we remember.” Sabyasachi cuts up garments so that can’t get to the edit table In the strive for perfection, Sabyasachi sits with a pair of scissors ahead of any collection launch. Not for last-minute edits, but to cut up any garment that isn’t fit to reach the edit table. “If I don’t see value in what I’m creating, it never makes it to the shelves,” said Mukherjee. According to him, luxury brands don’t have customers — they have fans, which is why you have to give them value. 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Luxury icons Sabyasachi and Oberoi open up about their 'perfectionist quirks' like checking the colour of egg yolks and slashing clothes so they can’t hit the edit table

<ul><li>In an interview with Business Insider India, Luv Isrrani, an Indian celebrity wedding photographer, says people still don't respect the profession. </li><li>A wedding photo shoot can cost anywhere between ₹15,000 and ₹100,000 per day. </li><li>Compare that to the median salary for employees in the two highest paying industry in India — Power and IT — is ₹1,45,833 a month. While the per capita income for all Indians is ₹10,534 a month.</li></ul>Indian brides and grooms are wackier and experimenting with wedding looks, like floating in a pit and other ways in a bid to stay different. Others who are not as imaginative are opting to turn their special day picture perfect. It hence comes as no surprise that wedding photography is a thriving business in a $50 billion wedding market, <a href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/indian-wedding-fashion-millennials-lehenga">according</a> to Vogue India. Luv Isrrani, who shot the wedding of Indian cricketer <keyword id="368" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Harbhajan-Singh">Harbhajan Singh</keyword>'s wedding, says that the business has changed for the better. When he started working 15 years back, he charged ₹3500 to shoot an entire portfolio. Today, he charges ₹150,000 a day, and that is a whopping 4,200% increase. It also compared well to the median salary for employees in the<a href="https://www.randstad.in/about-us/press-releases/press-releases/fmcg-emerges-as-the-highest-paying-industry-in-india-randstad-salary-trends-study-2017/"> two highest paying industries in India </a>— energy and IT — is ₹1,45,833 a month. While the per capita income for all Indians <a href="https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/india-s-per-capita-income-rises-10-to-rs-10-534-a-month-in-fy19-1559318636062.html">is </a>₹<a href="https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/india-s-per-capita-income-rises-10-to-rs-10-534-a-month-in-fy19-1559318636062.html">10,534 a month.</a> The driving factor Most photographers in India do not earn anywhere close to Luv. The difference between Luv and other cameramen is his focus on weddings, which is big business in India, especially the ones involving celebrities. Every wedding is becoming more lavisher, and he has much to gain. A <a href="https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/relationships-big-fat-indian-wedding-survey-432568">recent survey revealed</a> that millennials are ready to spend a hundred thousand rupees for a typical wedding ceremony that lasts for three to four days in India. More than 20% of the female and 11% of the male agreed that they can spend ₹10,00,000 to ₹20,00,000 on their wedding. However, another survey said<a href="https://scroll.in/article/831857/the-big-fat-indian-wedding-still-survives-but-millenials-are-increasingly-opting-out">, women opt for low-cost weddings </a>as they get older. Half the people living in India are under the age of 30, <a href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/indian-wedding-fashion-millennials-lehenga">reported</a> Vogue India. While millennials are getting more thrifty, still a majority of Indian weddings cost way more than what the person can ideally afford. With people using more and more social media, brides and grooms want their wedding to be in a certain way within a certain budget, said <a href="https://www.sabyasachi.com/">Sabyasachi Mukherjee</a>, a famous fashion designer. The demonstration effect as a result of the grand celebrity wedding like <keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword> and <keyword id="6381400" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="nick-jonas">Nick Jonas</keyword> or Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone are adding to the desire. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="67150327" title="Meet the Ambanis, the richest family in Asia, who live in a $1 billion skyscraper and mingle with royals, politicians, and Bollywood stars" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>
Every business related to wedding is thriving. Anita Dongre, an Indian fashion designer, <a href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/indian-wedding-fashion-millennials-lehenga">registered an annual turnover</a> of over ₹700 crores (£82.2 million) in 2019, a 30% increase compared to last year. Indians have always been known to splurge at weddings. Even the poorest of the lot tend to save their entire life, or borrow in a huge way, to fund the weddings of their children. The stakes are much higher today. Luv is minting money as a celebrity wedding photographer. But that’s just a stepping stone. Israni is all set to be a director. He recently directed a music video with TSeries and is planning to do much more than photography. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-remarkable-journey-of-byju-raveendran-from-a-teacher-to-a-billionaire/articleshow/70550817.cms">The remarkable journey of Byju Raveendran from a teacher to a billionaire</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/simba-beer-is-roaring-towards-success-with-focus-on-indias-smaller-markets-and-a-revenue-of-125-crores/articleshow/70270926.cms">A 27-year old has his own beer brand that is earning ₹125 crore just in its third year</a>

A 34-year-old Indian photographer’s income has grown over 42 times in 15 years — thanks to big, fat Indian weddings

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Sabyasachi Mukherjee is the man behind plenty of good looking women in the tinsel town. At least to make them wear good. The down to earth designer is known for his vintage and old world charm on his motifs. 
 
The Kolkata-based designer who goes by the label Sabyasachi Calcutta has just launched brand new ‘The Udaipur Collection’ on Instagram. The beauty of floral motifs intertwined with royalty make the collection stunning. With understated colours and motifs, Sabyasachi’s collection is best suited for spring bride. 
 
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Sabyasachi Mukherjee just launched ‘The Udaipur Collection’
and it looks absolutely stunning

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/28463660.cms" style="" /> The New Year is right upon us and it’s time to explore the new ware right off the fashion runways. Of course, the best fashion advice one can dole out is ‘wear what you feel comfortable in.’ But in order to make a <keyword id="33602" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="style-statement">style statement</keyword> in 2014, keeping track of the latest trends is a must-do. If you are keen to know what’s going to rule the ramp and ideally, your <keyword id="24643" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="wardrobe">wardrobe</keyword>, here’s a dekko at what’s hot, what’s not, what’s gonna sizzle and what will fizzle out in this year’s fashion circuit. Happy trend hunting! 
 
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2. <keyword id="2003150" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Wide-legged-trousers">Wide-legged trousers</keyword> Skinny <keyword id="6403106" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jeans">jeans</keyword> will bid adieu and the trend will be replaced by <keyword id="2003148" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Palazzo-pants">palazzo pants</keyword>. These <keyword id="2003151" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="High-waisted-bottoms">high-waisted bottoms</keyword> are not only chic and easy on style but also make one look taller and leaner. To add variety, go for the <keyword id="1001297" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="kalidaar">kalidaar</keyword> variants and fabric choices that many fashion designers are offering. 
 
3. Top talk <keyword id="1857692" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="crop-tops">Crop tops</keyword> will make it real big in 2014. Dare to bare this year in these chic and sexy mid-riff revealing, trendy crop tops. <keyword id="2003154" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bolero-tops">Bolero tops</keyword> in various lengths, especially with asymmetric hemlines, will be a <keyword id="759680" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hot-Fashion">hot fashion</keyword> statement. <keyword id="2003155" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Boxy-tops">Boxy tops</keyword>, <keyword id="2003157" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Boy-jackets">boy jackets</keyword> and <keyword id="2003158" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bra-tops">bra tops</keyword> will be hot fav among the daring lot. 
 
4. Anarkali out 
The layered-and-flared anarkali suits, so fervently embraced by all Indian women when it comes to ethnic looks, will take a back seat this year. Instead, well-fitted kurtas and <keyword id="2003162" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Straight-silhouettes">straight silhouettes</keyword> that cut down on volume will take over the fashion scene. 
 
5. <keyword id="2003166" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Saree-style">Saree style</keyword> 
Heavily embroidered and cumbersome sarees are out this season and will be replaced by pre-stitched drapes in textured fabrics, especially the pallu. Ditch the traditional <keyword id="1297109" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="body-suit">body suit</keyword> and sport a T-shirt/shirt underneath to bring in a sexy twist. Some of the mainstream designers who are busy popularising this fad are <keyword id="7202" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Sabyasachi-Mukherjee">Sabyasachi Mukherjee</keyword>, <keyword id="26688" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Masaba">Masaba</keyword> and <keyword id="202296" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Payal-Khandwala">Payal Khandwala</keyword>. 
 
6. Go beyond the ‘mini’ Not comfy flaunting that tiny mini? Good news is that knee-length skirts will become a rage this year. Slim ‘n’ sexy <keyword id="1780043" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="pencil-skirts">pencil skirts</keyword> will keep getting attention and ankle-length skirts will rise high on popularity charts. Something that’s longer than a <keyword id="357735" type="TECHNOLOGY" weightage="100" keywordseo="MIDI">midi</keyword> and shorter than the ankle-touch will be the preferred length. So make sure you tuck away those flowing <keyword id="199933" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="kaftans">kaftans</keyword>. 
 
7. <keyword id="2003172" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Pleat">Pleat</keyword> play Borrow this trend from your man as it’s going to get hot this year. Be it on your <keyword id="86210" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="LBD">LBD</keyword>, skirt or the <keyword id="2003173" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Romantic-dress">romantic dress</keyword>, pleats are perfect to add a touch of femininity to the silhouette. 
 
8. Tress talk <keyword id="2003175" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Short-pixie-cut">Short pixie cut</keyword> will be the hot pick for women looking for a drastic makeover. Wide-swept-up dos will be the popular choice to embrace for the casual and messy look that oozes sensuality and charm at the same time. If you wanna keep it subtle, go for the good old <keyword id="546592" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Braid">braid</keyword>. Try out different things till you come to the one that flatters your face. 
 
9. Make-up mantra It’s time to get adventurous with <keyword id="11112" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="colours">colours</keyword> – be it lips, eyes or nails. Most of the brands are coming up with colourful options – so check them out. 
 
10. Finally, the dazzlers One thing that will never go out of fashion in India is <keyword id="6354387" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jewellery">jewellery</keyword>. But style and patterns keep changing as per current trends. This year, designs inspired by nature, history and abstract art are going to be popular. But <keyword id="18712" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gold">gold</keyword> is still out of bounds for many and classy <keyword id="35264" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="silver">silver</keyword> may soon become the preferred metal.

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Hottest Fashion Trends That Will Rock 2014

<ul><li><keyword id="6376684" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nykaa" source="Orion">Nykaa</keyword> launches an incubator programme to help potential <keyword id="3152024" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="beauty-startups" source="Orion">beauty startups</keyword> with finance and guidance to grow bigger in the space.</li><li>Brands are to participate in the programme and showcase their brand value and the winning brand will earn a grant of ₹4 crore ($500,000).</li><li>A set of judges including actress Katrina Kaif, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, stylist Anita Shroff Adajania will be in the jury judging and mentoring the potential beauty brand.</li></ul>India’s largest beauty e-commerce player, Nykaa has come up with an initiative to support some of the many beauty startups and help build homegrown brands. Nykaa’s new incubator programme allows beauty startups in the country to showcase their brand and earn a grant of up to ₹4 crore ($500,000) and even an acquisition opportunity in the future. On July 20, Nykaa launched ‘Beauty&amp;You’ in partnership with American beauty giant <keyword id="162216" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="estee-lauder" source="Orion">Estee Lauder</keyword> with a prize pool of ₹4 crore that will be distributed among companies chosen by a panel of fashion entrepreneurs. “We are looking for brands that have innovative ideas and have a sustainable competitive edge and that would be unique products, unique technologies, engaging with new audiences in different ways, creating new business models, offerings, channels.” Shana Randhava, vice-president, ELC New Incubation Ventures told Business Insider India. Nykaa said that it’s not keen on taking equity in the winning startups in return for the grant amount, but they could. “There’s a chance that we may invest in these brands but that is not the aim of the programme. The aim is to give them a pure grant of capital without any equity in return. The awarded brands will get the ability to launch on Nykaa’s platform and stores if they are ready for that,” said CEO of the e-commerce giant Nykaa and son of founder Falguni Nayar Achint Nayar. The programme aims to help founders, innovators, and creators grow their businesses holistically by identifying brand goals, achieving scale ambitions, and curating product portfolios that speak to a new generation of consumers in the Indian market. A set of judges including actress Katrina Kaif, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, stylist Anita Shroff Adajania will be in the jury judging and mentoring the potential beauty brand. Shana said that they are looking for brands like Haeckel's, a UK based personal care brand whom Estee Lauder recently invested in. “Our vision is for Beauty &amp; You to harness the entrepreneurial energy in India to advance next-generation beauty brands by presenting opportunities that help put brands on a long-term, sustainable growth path,” said Randhava. It has not decided on how many winners will be declared, it could be one or even four. The chosen startup brands will be provided with masterclasses, financial support, mentorship, awareness and distribution support. The application process starts on August 1 on <a href="https://www.beautyandyouawards.com/">this website</a> and closes on September 30, and winners to be announced in November. “Brands participating should have passion and the rest we can help with. We have infrastructure to help them build and develop on that,” Achint Nayar, Nykaa, CEO. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/burger-singh-raises-30-crore-to-open-120-outlets-in-6-months/articleshow/93021975.cms">Burger Singh raises ₹30 crore, to open 120 outlets in 6 months</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/itc-is-relying-on-its-advisory-maars-app-for-farmers-valued-added-crops-to-grow-its-agri-business/articleshow/93007505.cms">ITC is relying on its advisory app for farmers, valued-added crops to grow its agri-business</a>

Nykaa open to funding beauty startups without equity, initially

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANSlife) One of the most influential labels, if not the reigning brand in Indian fashion, <keyword id="8264" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sabyasachi">Sabyasachi</keyword>, enters into a strategic partnership with <keyword id="2834772" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aditya-Birla-Fashion">Aditya Birla Fashion</keyword> and Retail Limited (ABFRL) by which <keyword id="967" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aditya">Aditya</keyword> <keyword id="39439" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="birla">Birla</keyword> Fashion has acquired 51 percent stake in the brand for an undisclosed amount. The namesake label of designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has been a leading retailer and couturier in Indian fashion since 1999 with a strong presence across the country and internationally. From humble beginnings in Kolkata, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has grown his brand from strength to strength, being the proud owner of what can only be called as India's first '<keyword id="2488478" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Luxury-fashion">Luxury Fashion</keyword> House' in the real sense of the term. On Wednesday, 27th January, ABFRL announced that its platform will complement brand Sabyasachi on its journey to becoming a global luxury house out of India. This aim is to build a large ethnic wear business over next few years to complement its strong and diverse portfolio in western wear segment of the Indian apparel market. ABFRL is part of a leading Indian conglomerate, The <keyword id="44373" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aditya-Birla-Group">Aditya Birla Group</keyword>, with a revenue of Rs. 8,788 Cr in FY19-20, it is India's first billion-dollar pure-play fashion powerhouse with an elegant bouquet of leading fashion brands and retail formats. CEO and Founder of Sabyasachi Brand, Mr. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, said: "Over the course of the last couple of years, as my brand evolved and matured, I began searching for the right partner in order to ensure continuity and long-term sustainable growth. I am honoured and excited to have found that partner in Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla and ABFRL. Aligned in our vision, and committed to excellence, we will work together to grow a truly global luxury brand out of India." Sabysachi Mukhrjee has always been ahead of the curve, and from the very beginning has strived to create a brand which in addition to the creative side of fashion, focused on the business of fashion. Sabyasachi has emerged as one of the most influential cultural voices in the country  shaping modern fashion and lifestyle while celebrating artisanal craftsmanship and traditional techniques in each and every product. The brand straddles categories such as apparel, accessories and jewelry and has a strong franchise in India, US, UK and the Middle East. Today, with solid footing in the domestic retail landscape, several major global collaborations, and international flagships opening soon, Sabyasachi continues steadfastly on its path to becoming the first voice of global luxury out of India. Commenting on the partnership with the ace designer, Ashish Dikshit, Managing Director, ABFRL adds: "We believe that over the next few years, ethnic wear is going to be an increasingly important category as young and confident Indrediscover their culture and heritage. The Sabyasachi brand, through its emphasis on excellence in design and craftsmanship has set new benchmarks and captivated the imagination of the sophisticated global Indian consumer. We are proud to partner Sabyasachi in its journey to become the only global luxury brand from India. We see a 'Made in India' global brand like Sabyasachi occupying the pinnacle of our ethnic wear portfolio. Over the next few years, ABFRL intends to craft a portfolio that addresses the entire gamut of ethnic wear segments: value, premium and luxury." The proposed acquisition is subject to necessary statutory approvals and signing of definitive agreements. One can only wait and watch this unique story of Indian excellence unfold in the months to come.

Sabyasachi sells 51% stake to Aditya Birla Fashion

London-based consumer technology brand <keyword id="55347" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nothing" source="Orion">Nothing</keyword> on Tuesday revealed the names of celebrity investors from India for its latest funding round of $50 million, which includes film producer-director <keyword id="3778" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="karan-johar" source="Orion">Karan Johar</keyword>, cricketer-turned-entrepreneur <keyword id="351" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="yuvraj-singh" source="Orion">Yuvraj Singh</keyword> and fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Digital content creator Ranveer Allabadia and music composer-singer Jasleen Royal have also come on board, Nothing said in a statement. "The market is overdue for a new player to bring passion back to the field of consumer tech. We are excited that our new strategic and private investors from India feel the same and believe in our vision and mission," said Manu Sharma, VP and General Manager, Nothing India. "In 2021 we successfully launched one of the most anticipated tech products of the year, Nothing ear (1) and we assure you, this is just the beginning," he added. Nothing in October raised $50 million from strategic and private investors, and collaborated with chip-maker Qualcomm to power its upcoming products. A brainchild of OnePlus co-founder <keyword id="2497827" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="carl-pei" source="Orion">Carl Pei</keyword>, Nothing launched its first product, ‘ear (1)' TWS earbuds, for Rs 5,999 in August and within two months, it shipped over 100,000 units. The startup had said it will use the funds towards research and development in preparation for the brand's entry into new product categories as part of its ecosystem. Nothing is a privately held company with backing from GV (formerly Google Ventures) and other private investors including Tony Fadell (Principal at Future Shape &amp; inventor of the iPod), Casey Neistat (YouTube personality and Co-founder of Beme), Kevin Lin (Co-founder of Twitch) and Steve Huffman (Co-founder and CEO of Reddit). SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/google-play-store-to-get-offers-tab-for-limited-time-deals-on-apps-and-games/articleshow/87840991.cms">Google Play Store to get “Offers” tab for limited-time deals on apps and games</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/meta-is-delaying-end-to-end-encryption-for-facebook-messenger-and-instagram-until-2023/articleshow/87841312.cms">Meta is delaying end-to-end encryption for Facebook Messenger and Instagram until 2023 — here’s why</a>

Film producer Karan Johar, cricketer Yuvraj Singh invest in Carl Pei's consumer tech brand Nothing

<ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trendsfestival" data-type="tilCustomLink">Global Trends Festival</a> is one of the world's most prestigious events which will be live from Oct 19-23.</li><li>While nobel laureates, some of the biggest political and corporate icons will provide thought leadership, it's a great platform to network with CXOs from around the world.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trendsfestival" data-type="tilCustomLink">Global Trends Festival 2020</a> is presented by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trendsfestival" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://aws.amazon.com/" data-type="tilCustomLink">AWS</a>.</li><li>Register for the <keyword id="10088455" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-trends-festival">Global Trends Festival</keyword> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trendsfestival" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trendsform_2020.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">here</a>.</li></ul> From the most famous actress in the country and the uber-rich to the middle-class professional, they all have one thing in common - every woman wants to be a ‘<keyword id="8264" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sabyasachi">Sabyasachi</keyword> bride.’ The term has been coined by this legendary designer’s fans for whom his clothes have become a symbol of aspiration. The creative genius from Kolkata, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, has changed how Indians dress or want to dress. And from his stunning collection launched at India Fashion Week in 2002 to working on a global collaboration with the Swedish retail giant H&amp;M this year, he has set new trends and carved his own path, filled with accolades. Sabyasachi now heads a multi-million dollar enterprise. And in time, the 45-year-old designer aspires to build the brand into the <a href="https://www.fortuneindia.com/people/in-sabyasachi-mukherjees-lab-of-luxury/103095">‘Chanel of India</a>.’ Sabyasachi has <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/people/sabyasachi-mukherjee-king-of-indias-bridal-market">already launched a couture jewellery line</a> and soon plans to expand into shoes, perfumes, and more. Synonymous with ‘bridal wear,’ this multiple awards winning designer is also known for introducing many contemporary clothing styles for men and women alike. And they all have a common thread, what he describes as an ‘Indian soul.’ Sabyasachi, who calls himself a textile designer instead of a fashion designer, has also made headlines by changing his marketing strategy - from fashion shows to Instagram. Over three million of his followers get a glimpse of his designs and prices, which strike a chord with young millennial Indians. At the Global Trends Festival 2020, Sabyasachi will talk about the future of fashion, what luxury means to him, and how to change Indians’ mindset from saving culture to splurging. He is an authority on the subject as he inspired many young women to diligently save money only to spend on his gorgeous lehengas for their special day. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trendsfestival" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/catch-lord-adair-turner-the-technocrat-who-is-devising-ways-and-means-to-move-towards-a-zero-carbon-economy-at-the-global-trends-festival-2020/articleshow/78661710.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Catch Lord Adair Turner, the technocrat who is devising ways and means to move towards a zero-carbon economy, at the Global Trends Festival 2020</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trendsfestival" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/catch-kiran-mazumdar-shaw-at-the-global-trends-festival-2020-speak-about-unlocking-indias-suppressed-potential/articleshow/78642685.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Catch Kiran Mazumdar Shaw at the Global Trends Festival 2020, speak about unlocking India's suppressed potential</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trendsfestival" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/hear-and-learn-from-byju-raveendran-the-man-who-made-online-classes-fun-years-before-covid-at-the-global-trends-festival-2020/articleshow/78641694.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Hear and learn from Byju Raveendran, the man who made online classes fun, years before COVID, at the Global Trends Festival 2020</a>

Hear from the fashion icon Sabyasachi, on the concept of luxury and the future of fashion, at the Global Trends Festival 2020

<ul><li>It’s Instagram’s birthday today. </li><li>The platform has launched a few new features to celebrate its 10th anniversary.</li></ul>Instagram completes 10 years today and on this occasion announces a host of new features. This includes a <keyword id="10058286" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="stories-map">Stories Map</keyword> and two well-being updates - hiding potentially offensive comments and expanding nudge warnings. From the beginning in 2010, Instagram has been synonymous with culture. Who can forget Indian public figures taking the #ALSIceBucketChallenge, Instawalks and Instameets organized by different States and groups, Sabyasachi Mukherjee showcasing his collections first on Instagram, Neena Gupta asking for work, Priya Prakash Varrier’s wink, MS Dhoni announcing his retirement, to the embrace of traditions like sarees, yoga, urdu poetry and vintage jewelry, and starting new ones like the fidget spinner, ASMR videos and memes; who can now forget Yashraj Mukhate’s ‘Rasode Main Kaun tha’ meme! Along the way, there have also been people rallying for support and connection, for important conversations such as #MeToo, #ShareWithPride, #ChallengeAccepted, the red dot challenge, #KindComments, #366daysofkindness and #CounterSpeechYlac. <keyword id="3453455" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Adam-Mosseri">Adam Mosseri</keyword>, Head of Instagram, in a <a href="https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/instagrams-birthday-pushing-culture-forward">company blog</a>, shares his thoughts on Instagram’s birthday, “We’re dropping some new features that we hope you’ll enjoy, but we also want to say a big thank-you to everyone who uses Instagram around the world. I’m proud of where we are today, but I’m thinking a lot about where we’re going.” He added, “Right now, we’re witnessing enormous shifts in how people create and enjoy culture. To keep pace with what’s next, we have to adapt, too. Over the coming months, you’ll see some major changes from us, like tabs for Reels and shopping, and some big improvements to messaging. We’ll look to accelerate ways for creators to make a living and for small businesses to sell their products. Through all these changes, our community will remain the heart of Instagram, and we’ll stay focused on keeping people safe and building new features that fight bullying, improve equity, address fairness, and help people feel supported.” The new features launching today include: <ul><li>Stories Map: A private map and calendar of the stories you’ve shared in the last three years, so you can look back and remember all your favorite moments. You’ll be able to share, download, and save these stories to your highlights. </li><li>Hiding Potentially Offensive Comments: We’ve started testing a new feature that automatically hides comments similar to others that have been reported. You can tap “View Hidden Comments” to see the comments. Comments that violate our <a href="https://help.instagram.com/477434105621119">Community Guidelines</a> will continue to be removed.</li><li>Expanding Nudge Warnings: We’re expanding our <a href="https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/instagrams-commitment-to-lead-fight-against-online-bullying">nudge warnings</a> to include an additional warning when people repeatedly attempt to post comments that might be offensive. These new warnings let people take a moment to step back and reflect on their words and lay out the potential consequences should they proceed.</li></ul>To join in the celebrations along with the 1 billion strong community of people who use Instagram today, follow and use #IGturns10.

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<ul><li>In an interview with Business Insider India, Luv Isrrani, an Indian celebrity wedding photographer, says people still don't respect the profession. </li><li>A wedding photo shoot can cost anywhere between ₹15,000 and ₹100,000 per day. </li><li>Compare that to the median salary for employees in the two highest paying industry in India — Power and IT — is ₹1,45,833 a month. While the per capita income for all Indians is ₹10,534 a month.</li></ul>Indian brides and grooms are wackier and experimenting with wedding looks, like floating in a pit and other ways in a bid to stay different. Others who are not as imaginative are opting to turn their special day picture perfect. It hence comes as no surprise that wedding photography is a thriving business in a $50 billion wedding market, <a href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/indian-wedding-fashion-millennials-lehenga">according</a> to Vogue India. Luv Isrrani, who shot the wedding of Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh's wedding, says that the business has changed for the better. When he started working 15 years back, he charged ₹3500 to shoot an entire portfolio. Today, he charges ₹150,000 a day, and that is a whopping 4,200% increase. It also compared well to the median salary for employees in the<a href="https://www.randstad.in/about-us/press-releases/press-releases/fmcg-emerges-as-the-highest-paying-industry-in-india-randstad-salary-trends-study-2017/"> two highest paying industries in India </a>— energy and IT — is ₹1,45,833 a month. While the per capita income for all Indians <a href="https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/india-s-per-capita-income-rises-10-to-rs-10-534-a-month-in-fy19-1559318636062.html">is </a>₹<a href="https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/india-s-per-capita-income-rises-10-to-rs-10-534-a-month-in-fy19-1559318636062.html">10,534 a month.</a> The driving factor Most photographers in India do not earn anywhere close to Luv. The difference between Luv and other cameramen is his focus on weddings, which is big business in India, especially the ones involving celebrities. Every wedding is becoming more lavisher, and he has much to gain. A <a href="https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/relationships-big-fat-indian-wedding-survey-432568">recent survey revealed</a> that millennials are ready to spend a hundred thousand rupees for a typical wedding ceremony that lasts for three to four days in India. More than 20% of the female and 11% of the male agreed that they can spend ₹10,00,000 to ₹20,00,000 on their wedding. However, another survey said<a href="https://scroll.in/article/831857/the-big-fat-indian-wedding-still-survives-but-millenials-are-increasingly-opting-out">, women opt for low-cost weddings </a>as they get older. Half the people living in India are under the age of 30, <a href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/indian-wedding-fashion-millennials-lehenga">reported</a> Vogue India. While millennials are getting more thrifty, still a majority of Indian weddings cost way more than what the person can ideally afford. With people using more and more social media, brides and grooms want their wedding to be in a certain way within a certain budget, said <a href="https://www.sabyasachi.com/">Sabyasachi Mukherjee</a>, a famous fashion designer. The demonstration effect as a result of the grand celebrity wedding like Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas or Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone are adding to the desire. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="67150327" title="Meet the Ambanis, the richest family in Asia, who live in a $1 billion skyscraper and mingle with royals, politicians, and Bollywood stars" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>
 Every business related to wedding is thriving. Anita Dongre, an Indian fashion designer, <a href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/indian-wedding-fashion-millennials-lehenga">registered an annual turnover</a> of over ₹700 crores (£82.2 million) in 2019, a 30% increase compared to last year. Indians have always been known to splurge at weddings. Even the poorest of the lot tend to save their entire life, or borrow in a huge way, to fund the weddings of their children. The stakes are much higher today. Luv is minting money as a celebrity wedding photographer. But that’s just a stepping stone. Israni is all set to be a director. He recently directed a music video with TSeries and is planning to do much more than photography. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-remarkable-journey-of-byju-raveendran-from-a-teacher-to-a-billionaire/articleshow/70550817.cms">The remarkable journey of Byju Raveendran from a teacher to a billionaire</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/simba-beer-is-roaring-towards-success-with-focus-on-indias-smaller-markets-and-a-revenue-of-125-crores/articleshow/70270926.cms">A 27-year old has his own beer brand that is earning ₹125 crore just in its third year</a>

When it comes to <keyword id="2302365" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="village-industries">village industries</keyword> and <keyword id="10459" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Khadi">khadi</keyword> units, one doesn’t generally assume that they would be worth big bucks. However, the last year’s sales of these low-profile segments have managed to cross the mark of Rs 50,000 crore for the first time. Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/fab-india-actually-gave-khadi-abreather-by-establishing-its-own-brand-heres-why/articleshow/57219443.cms">Fab India actually gave Khadi a breather by establishing its own brand. Here’s why</a> One could assume that the rise in <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/strategy/government-is-considering-mandating-khadi-for-office-wear/articleshow/51324639.cms">khadi</a> sales is because of the immense support it gets from <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/politics/PM-Modi-Promotes-Khadi-Cleanliness-In-Maiden-Radio-Address/articleshow/44191399.cms">the government</a>, but the same can’t be said about products like honey, soaps, cosmetics, furniture and organic food items, which have surprisingly seen bumper rise in demands. Most of these products are produced in village industries run by women. Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/guess-who-replaced-mahatma-gandhi-and-is-the-new-face-of-khadi-udyogs-calendar/articleshow/56498528.cms">Guess who replaced Mahatma Gandhi and is the new face of Khadi Udyog’s calendar</a> As per Khadi &amp; Village Industries Commission (KVIC) data, sales of village industries produce, also called <keyword id="1745375" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="gramodyog">Gramodyog</keyword>, grew 24% in last fiscal, managing to reach just under Rs 50,000 crore. Meanwhile, sale of khadi products saw a rise of 33% from previous fiscal. The rise in khadi and village products can be cited to consumer preference, which is increasingly shifting towards natural products. Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/culture/sabyasachi-mukherjee-just-launched-the-udaipur-collectionand-it-looks-absolutely-stunning/articleshow/57450307.cms">Sabyasachi Mukherjee just launched ‘The Udaipur Collection’ and it looks absolutely stunning</a>

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