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Chennai, Tamil Nadu | April 9, 2026: FICCI FLO Chennai 2026–27, under the leadership of Dr. Amulya Rao, Chairperson, FLO Chennai, successfully hosted an engaging and insightful session titled “The Business of Fashion” featuring acclaimed Indian luxury fashion designer Jayanti Reddy at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.
The thoughtfully curated, conversation-led event brought together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, fashion enthusiasts, and members of the business community for a compelling dialogue on the evolving landscape of luxury fashion, brand building, design entrepreneurship, and the future of Indian fashion on the global stage.
Held in conversation with Dr. Amulya Rao, the session offered valuable perspectives on innovation, leadership, market trends, and the commercial dynamics shaping the fashion industry today. Jayanti Reddy, celebrated for redefining Indian luxury couture with her signature blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary elegance, shared her inspiring journey, creative philosophy, and insights into building a resilient and distinctive fashion brand in a competitive global market.
Addressing the audience, Dr. Amulya Rao, Chairperson, FICCI FLO Chennai 2026–27, said:
“At FICCI FLO Chennai, we are committed to creating platforms that bring together vision, enterprise, and inspiration. ‘The Business of Fashion’ is not just a conversation about design, but about resilience, identity, and the power of women-led entrepreneurship, which resonates perfectly with our vision for this year which is INSPIRE, INNOVATE, IMPACT
Sharing her thoughts during the session, Jayanti Reddy said:
“All it takes is one moment of belief , after that, it’s about trusting yourself and your journey.”
The event concluded with an interactive networking session over high tea, fostering meaningful exchanges and connections among attendees.
About FICCI FLO
The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) is the women’s wing of FICCI and the largest women-led business organisation in South-East Asia, dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional excellence among women. With a Pan-India presence of 21 chapters and over 16,000 members, FLO continues to shape India’s economic and innovation ecosystem through women-led growth.
FICCI FLO Chennai, established in 1993, has been at the forefront of empowering women across socio-economic backgrounds through entrepreneurship development, leadership programs, skill-building, and policy advocacy. The chapter actively nurtures women-led enterprises, supports MSME growth, promotes heritage sectors such as textiles and handloom, and strengthens pathways for women in governance and board leadership.
Aligned with the vision of inclusive and future-ready growth, FICCI FLO Chennai continues to champion innovation, digital capability, sustainability, and women’s leadership across industries.
FICCI FLO Chennai – Verticals
Handlooms and Handicrafts vertical
The Handlooms and Handicrafts vertical this year is guided by a clear mandate to preserve and promote India’s rich artisanal heritage while creating sustainable market linkages for women-led enterprises.
A key highlight is our FLO Bazaar, Nayanam, on July 24th and 25th, a curated platform bringing weavers and artisans from across the country directly to consumers, expanding their market reach and strengthening livelihoods.
In Tamil Nadu, we will support Zanz with digital and financial literacy, while also positioning local crafts as meaningful, contemporary gifting options.
We will bring learning to life through a textile trail to Kanchipuram and a four-day immersion in Kutch, alongside expert-led sessions on textiles and heritage.
We will also spotlight unique traditions like Chettinad KOTTAN weaving, and connect temple garland artisans to Project Bloom, creating new livelihood opportunities.
Through all this, our goal is simple to move from appreciation to action, and ensure our crafts not only survive, but truly thrive.
State-Led Industry: Automobile & Mobility Vertical
This year, our vertical is focused on strengthening collaborations within Tamil Nadu’s thriving automobile and mobility ecosystem. We are creating meaningful engagement between women, academia, and industry through partnerships with IIT Madras, Anna University, leading automotive companies, as well as polytechnic and ITI institutes across the state.
Our aim is to open up pathways for women in manufacturing, mobility innovation, EV technologies, and future-skilling.
Our goal is simple: to empower more women to participate, lead, and thrive in one of India’s fastest-growing sectors.
AI & Digital Literacy vertical
The AI & Digital Literacy vertical of FLO Chennai is driven by a simple vision that no woman is left behind by technology. From the grassroots to the boardroom, we want every woman to have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in a digital world.
This year, we are focusing on three key groups. At the grassroots level, we are enabling women with essential digital skills from using smartphones and setting up Google accounts to making safe UPI payments and understanding online safety, including protecting their children.
For FLO members and MSMEs, the focus is on practical empowerment, helping them build websites, streamline workflows, and leverage tools like Claude, Notion, and Trello to grow their businesses, alongside expert-led roundtables.
And for students, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government, we are taking AI literacy into colleges and schools to prepare the next generation.
Aligned with FLO National, including initiatives like the Google Spark Workshop, our goal is clear to equip women with skills that create real, lasting impact.
For more information, visit:
https://www.instagram.com/flochennai
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