Executive Director of India’s largest private sector holding Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Nikhil Meswani is set to take on new responsibilities and that too in style. This ardent member from the house of Mukesh Ambani run RIL conglomerate has been appointed as the Chairman of India Fashion Forum (IFF) 2011, a global fashion retail business summit.
To be held on February 17-18 in Mumbai, the 11th edition of India Fashion Forum will see many world visionaries and think tanks share their visions with frontrunners of the Indian fashion industry. Many of India’s top retail chains and franchises are likely to be pro-active participants in this year’s summit as global fashion brands will fight tooth and nail to find a footing in the booming Indian fashion sector.
On being appointed as the leader of this revolutionizing and inspiring course of events, an excited Nikhil Meswani quoted, “It is my proud privilege to chair the IFF. Textile industry has grown significantly from Farm (cotton) to Fabrics in the last few decades. Now the industry is in the journey of converting Fabrics into Fashion trends of tomorrow. IFF will be an initiative that helps to integrate the industry across the value chain and give it due recognition in international arena. I look forward to interacting with captains of the business of fashion from India and overseas and explore new paths of expansion and growth for Indian market and industries.”
The torchbearers of the Indian fashion retail industry will flock the summit to snatch global fashion partners. Reliance Retail will obviously find itself in the front row as the likes of Future Group, Arvind Mills, Gitanjali group, Hidesign, Bata, Giordano Fashions, Mahindra retail, Madura garments, Tommy Hilfiger, Aditya Birla retail, reliance retail, Spencer retail, Westside, Globus, Lifestyle, G&B, Koutons, ITC, SKNL, Reebok, Adidas, Puma, Fila, Nike, Lotto, Biba, Estee Lauder, L'Oreal, Chanel, Pepe follow suit.
With tremendous growth in Indian fashion industry in last 5 years, many leading international retailers are vying for Indian market. Reliance Industries has already set the ball rolling for international partnerships as it enters into a joint venture with the likes of Quiksilver and many more. As organized retail defines for itself a definite outline, it is now up to the likes of Nikhil Meswani to take the industry forward. His expertise and insight acquired from the proficient house of Relaince will definitely play to his tune and make the summit a successful one.Labels: Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Industries Limited, RIL