Fashion Unstoppable - Challenges and Opportunities for the Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Segment

This was moderated by Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Deputy Director, EPCH and was graced by Mr. Ravi K Passi, Chairman, EPCH; Mr. Raj K Malhotra, Vice Chairman, EPCH; Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH; and Mr. R K Verma, Executive Director, EPCH. All the panelists agreed that business environment has changed. Before factories resume normalcy, compliance will have to look into with a totally new approach. Common Facility Centres for the fashion jewellery segment can come up with the support of the Govt. and EPCH, so that costs can be saved in plating, casting, lab testing and other such procedures. The situation also brings in benefits pointing to a comparative approach.....more

Picking up the Threads - Revival Plan for Furnishings, Home Textiles & Floor Coverings

Moderated by Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Joint Director, EPCH, this was attended by over 500 member exporters from PAN India basis including Mr. Ravi K Passi, Chairman, EPCH; Mr. R K Malhotra, Vice Chairman, EPCH; Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH; and Mr. R K Verma, Executive Director, EPCH. Panelists included Ms. Christine Rai, Indian Inc., New Delhi and Chairperson, BAA; Mr. K N Prabhu, Paradigm International, Karur and immediate past Chairman, HEPC; Mr. Sunit K Jain, Ratan Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur; Mr. Vinay Kanodia, Kanodia Global Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Ahmed Sundarani, Shahenaz Exports, Mumbai; Mr. Naveen Surana, Navkar Home, Bikaner; and Ms. Manidipa Guha, Diversified Products Division, Gloster Ltd., Kolkata .....more

Positivity and Well being - Wellness through Willingness

With expert faculty, Dr. Era Dutta, MD, Psychiatry & MBBS, a winner of Torrent Young Psychiatrists award and Consultant Neuropsychiatrist & Life Wellness Coach from Fortis Healthcare, Kolkata, this session was also addressed by Mr. Ravi K Passi, Chairman, EPCH; practical experts from the industry - Mr. O P Prahladka, COA Member, EPCH and owner of Hitaishi KK Manfacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata; Mr. Prince Malik, COA Member, EPCH and owner of Osyrus Overseas, New Delhi; and Mr. Avdesh Agarwal, owner of Shree Sai De Art, Moradabad; and Executive Director, EPCH, Mr. R K Verma. Dr. Era Dutta, in her presentation spoke on the need to remain focused and positive during these difficult times and prioritise the things in one's life so as to overcome the challenges. She also asked the participants to stay away from negativity as any negative thought can affect positive thinking......more

Consumer sentiment is evolving as countries around the world begin to reopen