Sethi also emphasised the fact that both councils are free to undertake new initiatives for the benefit of the fashion industry.

'We are free to work to take any new initiatives all we have to do is to keep each other informed, to avoid any date clash,' Sethi maintained.

FDCI is continuing with its partners Wills Lifestyle for this fashion week and likewise it would be called Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week(WIFW), which is in its 13th edition.

'The show will continue to be called as WIFW as we have a three-year contract with them and for the past three years they have been supporting us in showcasing our talent. After all, WIFW is a word that is synonymous with fashion industry,' said Sethi.

Reacting to the news, designer Leena Singh of duo Ashima-Leena said: 'It is a big relief for us. There was lot of confusion because of two fashion weeks and the designer fraternity was hoping for a united fashion week.'

'A lot of effort went into this and finally it has paid off. This proves that FDCI has so much strength that it has done something that is best for design fraternity,' she added.

Though the official dates have not been announced yet but in all probability it would take place in last week of October. For the venue, Pragati Maidan seems to be hot favourite among organisers.