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Apparel & Accessories

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026|68 events · 90-day window|Ready
Sector activity · last 90 days
68all-type events
Most active investors · YTD
Abakkus PE
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investments
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acquisitions
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ipo
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expansion
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partnership
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Lenskart IPO listed
LVMH to sell Marc Ja
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Highest-conviction events · 90 days

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10 Nov 25

Lenskart IPO listed at ₹395 (−1.74% vs band); subscribed 28.26× overall

QIB 40.35×, NII 18.23×, Retail 7.54×. ₹3,268 Cr from 147 anchor investors. QIB 40× vs retail 7.5× gap signals institutional confidence without retail froth.
Subscription depth · by investor category
QIB
40.35×
NII
18.23×
Retail
7.54×
◆ HighRM · Nov
QIB 40.35×, NII 18.23×, Retail 7.54×. ₹3,268 Cr from 147 anchor investors. QIB 40× vs retail 7.5× gap signals institutional confidence without retail froth.
23 Jun 26

Bangladesh-Japan EPA: Why do some analysts warn of competitive strain?

The agreement, the first comprehensive bilateral trade pact signed by Bangladesh, is expected to come into force once both sides complete their respective domestic ratification procedures.
◆ HighSB · Jun
The agreement, the first comprehensive bilateral trade pact signed by Bangladesh, is expected to come into force once both sides complete their respective domestic ratification procedures.
23 Jun 26

Hermès unveils city-inspired retail concept at Taipei SOGO Fuxing

Hermès has reopened its renovated and expanded store at SOGO Fuxing in Taipei, Taiwan.
◆ HighSB · Jun
Hermès has reopened its renovated and expanded store at SOGO Fuxing in Taipei, Taiwan.
23 Jun 26

India–US trade pact sparks optimism in textile, apparel sector

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) also welcomed the announcement, highlighting the sharp reduction in US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent.
◆ HighRM · Jun
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) also welcomed the announcement, highlighting the sharp reduction in US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent.
23 Jun 26

Footwear

Indian sneaker brand Gully Labs secured Rs 30 crore in Series A funding led by Saama Capital.
◆ HighRM · Jun
Indian sneaker brand Gully Labs secured Rs 30 crore in Series A funding led by Saama Capital.
23 Jun 26$850M

LVMH to sell Marc Jacobs to WHP Global, G-III as buyers raise $850 million

French luxury group LVMH has agreed to sell fashion brand Marc Jacobs to a joint venture between brand manager WHP Global and apparel company G-III Apparel Group, which are raising up to $850 million to fund the deal, the companies said on Thursday.
Amount
$850M
◆ HighRM · Jun
French luxury group LVMH has agreed to sell fashion brand Marc Jacobs to a joint venture between brand manager WHP Global and apparel company G-III Apparel Group, which are raising up to $850 million to fund the deal, the companies said on Thursday.
23 Jun 26

US retailers hypocritical on labour issues!

A bill was recently passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee in California for improving the conditions of garment workers but it is being opposed by more than a dozen business groups, including the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Retailers Association, which have labelled the Garment Worker Protection Act as a ‘job killer’.
◆ HighRM · Jun
A bill was recently passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee in California for improving the conditions of garment workers but it is being opposed by more than a dozen business groups, including the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Retailers Association, which have labelled the Garment Worker Protection Act as a ‘job killer’.
23 Jun 26

Rare Rabbit enters travel gear category through partnership with Escape Plan

Rare Rabbit enters travel gear category through partnership with Escape Plan
◆ HighSB · Jun
Rare Rabbit enters travel gear category through partnership with Escape Plan
23 Jun 26

Lux Cozi signs Varun Dhawan as the brand ambassador till 2030

Lux Cozi keeps going the partnership with Actor Varun Dhawan as the Brand Ambassador till 2030
◆ HighSB · Jun
Lux Cozi keeps going the partnership with Actor Varun Dhawan as the Brand Ambassador till 2030
23 Jun 26

India–US trade deal seen accelerating exports, order revival

The sharp reduction from 50 per cent to 18 per cent provides India with a 2 per cent cost advantage over competitors such as Bangladesh and Vietnam, significantly strengthening global competitiveness,” he said.
◆ HighRM · Jun
The sharp reduction from 50 per cent to 18 per cent provides India with a 2 per cent cost advantage over competitors such as Bangladesh and Vietnam, significantly strengthening global competitiveness,” he said.

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