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Dhiraj (38) is CEO and co-founder of Campus Sutra (www.campussutra.com).…
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Tech-led disruption and social media drive buying decisions in fashion
Tech-led disruption and social media drive buying decisions in fashion
The internet came into the public domain less than three decades ago. Its advent has changed lives drastically.
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India is emerging as a manufacturing hub
India is emerging as a manufacturing hub
With the recent “Make in India” initiative, India’s manufacturing sector has been provided a boost and is gaining…
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In Bad Neighborhood
In Bad Neighborhood
Recently in one my interaction with a reputed investor I was introduced to the term bad neighborhood. It was basically…
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Stay Hungry and Bootstrap
Stay Hungry and Bootstrap
Business by definition is an entity that exists with the primary goal of making money. In the present day of investor…
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What is this business of Fast Fashion
What is this business of Fast Fashion
Fast Fashion seems to be the buzzword in online fashion retailing today. We have almost all online companies in India…
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In my recent conversation with Aditya Agarwal, Co-founder of Campus Sutra, we unlocked the real beginning of their journey. It all started on a Goa…
In my recent conversation with Aditya Agarwal, Co-founder of Campus Sutra, we unlocked the real beginning of their journey. It all started on a Goa…
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We’re live with our biggest Black Friday ever — and the energy across Campus Sutra is electric. Nothing drives us more than delivering a smooth…
We’re live with our biggest Black Friday ever — and the energy across Campus Sutra is electric. Nothing drives us more than delivering a smooth…
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From growing up together in Siliguri to watching him build one of India’s most loved fashion brands, this episode with Aditya Agarwal of Campus Sutra…
From growing up together in Siliguri to watching him build one of India’s most loved fashion brands, this episode with Aditya Agarwal of Campus Sutra…
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D2C brand of the year Fashion -2022 @ D2C summit India
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Business world 40 under 40
Business world
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Fastest growing MSME
Economic Times
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Young Leader for the year 2011 - Economic Times
Economic Times
One of the 22 professionals identified for having the potential be exceptional corporate leader.
The selection was based on a series of tests, which tested leadership abilities in various individual and group situations. The final round for selection was interview with Mr. Anand Mahindra (Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra)
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It was surreal to do this podcast with Kapil Thirani and talk about Campus Sutra and Flipkart and our journey together. For me, Kapil isn’t just a…
It was surreal to do this podcast with Kapil Thirani and talk about Campus Sutra and Flipkart and our journey together. For me, Kapil isn’t just a…
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Built by passion, powered by people—six years strong Styli has never been just a brand—it’s a journey I’ve poured myself into from its earliest…
Built by passion, powered by people—six years strong Styli has never been just a brand—it’s a journey I’ve poured myself into from its earliest…
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Imposter Syndrome: My Quiet Companion Recently, I found my name in Fortune India Magazine listed among leaders shaping the future of India. I read…
Imposter Syndrome: My Quiet Companion Recently, I found my name in Fortune India Magazine listed among leaders shaping the future of India. I read…
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The next luxury fashion capital won't be Paris or Milan. It'll be in India's smaller cities. Here’s how India’s smaller cities are reshaping the future of luxury fashion. Two decades ago, no one imagined that India would become a global fashion powerhouse. But here we are. The fashion market is projected to grow from $60B to $350B by 2030 (McKinsey, 2024). This growth isn’t limited to Mumbai or Delhi; it’s thriving in tier 2 cities like Jaipur, Surat, and other emerging areas, where young, ambitious consumers are fueling demand for luxury in new ways. I’ve seen this firsthand—European buyers are impressed by Jaipur's craftsmanship, Bhuj weavers are using CAD technology to double Bandhani output, and Surat's artisans are transforming family businesses into design studios, collaborating with global luxury brands. And the numbers back it up: 📍 Urvashi Kaur has grown by 300% revenue, leading the charge in artisanal, sustainable fashion. 📍 Pero has expanded to $12M in exports, proving global demand for handcrafted textiles. 📍 KALKI Fashion scaled 400% revenue, leveraging digital tools to tap into global luxury. 📍 Tilfi Banaras hit a $50M valuation, showing that heritage craftsmanship sells. 📍 India’s artisanal exports reached $1.2B, attracting worldwide recognition. 📍 30% of fabrics used by CHANEL & Hermès are sourced from Indian artisans. What’s bringing this change : →Sustainability is no longer a niche: Labels like Urvashi Kaur and Pero are working with rural artisans, using handloom textiles and natural dyes. →Tech meets tradition: Kalki Fashion and Tilfi Banaras are leveraging e-commerce and digital tools to bring Indian craftsmanship to a global audience. →Global demand is rising: Jaipur, Surat, and Kolkata’s artisans are featured in boutiques across Paris, London, and New York. India isn’t just part of the global fashion conversation we’re about to rewrite it. Which Indian designer or brand do you think will go global next? #Fashion #Luxury #Craftsmanship
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