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Monsoon's onset augurs well for the agriculture sector.

Timely Rains to Help India Farms Rajesh Roy 2011

In a recent interview, Monsoon's design and buying director, Shailina Parti, said the brand had "lost its personality in recent years" and planned to go back to its ethnic-inspired roots.

Monsoon founder bags £16m after fashion chain defies downturn 2011

Monsoon's statement angered the anti-poverty charity War on Want.

Monsoon gives pledge on minimum wage for Indian women Gethin Chamberlain in Panjim 2010

In an interview, Monsoon's global ethical trading manager, Derek Jackson, said child labour was rife in India and challenged the Indian government over the issue.

Monsoon's internal audits reveal suppliers used child labour and underpaid workers Gethin Chamberlain 2010

The group's executive director, John Hilary, said: Monsoon's continued refusal to obey the law for another year underlines its brazen determination to put profit before the people overseas behind its success.

Monsoon gives pledge on minimum wage for Indian women Gethin Chamberlain in Panjim 2010

A company source suggested the children had been working and had been hidden on the roof by factory management when they saw Monsoon's inspection team arriving.

Monsoon's internal audits reveal suppliers used child labour and underpaid workers Gethin Chamberlain 2010

Monsoon's slogan is "Living our values and ethics since 1973" and its website notes: "We know our responsibility extends beyond your wardrobe."

Monsoon's internal audits reveal suppliers used child labour and underpaid workers Gethin Chamberlain 2010

Monsoon's most recent ethical audit of its own operations also suggests that, in common with other retailers operating in Asia, it is struggling to tackle the problem of child labour.

Monsoon's internal audits reveal suppliers used child labour and underpaid workers Gethin Chamberlain 2010

The Observer revealed that children had been found working in Monsoon's supply chain and that its own inspectors had found numerous suppliers to be breaking labour laws and the Ethical Trading Initiative base code on issues including pay, working conditions and the use of excessive overtime.

Monsoon gives pledge on minimum wage for Indian women Gethin Chamberlain in Panjim 2010

"Monsoon's failure will affect demand, but it will be limited as the government has a lot of relief measures in place to take care of the rural economy," Mr. Vaidhya said.

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