Epic Group Launches India’s First Net-Zero Garment Campus
Epic Group has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Trimetro Manufacturing Campus in Khordha, Odisha, marking a landmark investment of US$ 100 million and setting a new benchmark for sustainable industrial development in India.
The facility was formally inaugurated by Sampad Chandra Swain, Honourable Industries Minister, along with key dignitaries from the ministry and Ranjan Mahtani, Founder & Chairman of Epic Group, in the presence of senior leadership, industry stakeholders, and government officials.
Spread across 40 acres, the Trimetro campus stands out as India’s first fully net-zero carbon and net-zero water garment manufacturing facility. Designed as a future-ready hub, it integrates advanced manufacturing with environmental responsibility and inclusive economic growth. The campus is expected to produce 20 million garments annually for global markets.
The project received financial backing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which extended a US$ 100 million debt financing package in 2024, including a sustainability-linked loan and a green loan with sustainability-linked features. This funding supported not only the Trimetro facility but also Epic Group’s broader regional expansion, including operations in Bangladesh.
Commenting on the development, Ranjan Mahtani said the Trimetro Manufacturing Campus reflects the company’s belief that industrial progress and environmental responsibility must go hand in hand, describing it as a blueprint for the future of global manufacturing.
The campus is expected to generate around 10,000 jobs, with women comprising nearly 80 per cent of the workforce, underscoring its focus on inclusive growth.
Sustainability lies at the core of the project. The facility aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through a combination of renewable energy sources such as onsite and offsite solar power, sustainable biomass, battery storage, and energy-efficient systems. It has also achieved a net-positive water balance through advanced water conservation and recycling technologies.
In addition, the campus features climate-resilient infrastructure, including super-insulated buildings and biodiverse green spaces, reinforcing its commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing.
