Tete-A-Tete

Shahi Exports: Showcasing The Strength Of India’s Integrated Apparel Industry

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Harish Ahuja speaks on Bharat Tex 2026, the value of global engagement and India’s evolving position as a preferred textile and apparel sourcing destination For Shahi Exports, Bharat Tex 2026 has provided an important platform for the Indian textile and apparel industry to connect with

Event

Karnataka Signs Rs 2,821 Crore Textile MoUs At Bharat Tex

Textile Insights July 16, 2026

The Government of Karnataka reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the state’s position as one of India’s leading destinations for textile and apparel investments during an exclusive session on ‘Investment Opportunities in Karnataka’ held at Bharat Tex 2026. The session brought together senior government officials, leading textile manufacturers, investors and industry

Corporates

Shahi Exports Outlines Comprehensive Strategy To Tackle Heat Stress

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Shahi Exports has outlined a comprehensive strategy to tackle rising heat stress across its manufacturing operations, calling for greater collaboration between brands and suppliers as climate change reshapes working conditions in the apparel industry. With more than 50 manufacturing facilities and a workforce of over 100,000 employees, the company said thermal comfort has

Corporates

Vision Group, Shahi Exports Sign US$ 30 Million Apparel Partnership

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

Bangladesh-based Vision Group and India’s Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd. have signed a US$ 30 million annual partnership agreement aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the textile and apparel sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Vision Group’s office in Savar by AHA Gaffar, Director of Vision Group, and Poorana Seenivasan, CEO and Director […]

Corporates

Eastman Exports Appoints Ritesh Kumar As CEO

Textile Insights July 29, 2024

Tiruppur-based Eastman Exports, India’s fourth largest knitwear manufacturer and exporter, has announced the appointment of Ritesh Kumar as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kumar brings with him 25 years of extensive experience in garment industry, having previously served as the Senior Vice President at Shahi Exports. Kumar’s appointment reflects Eastman Exports’

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Shahi Exports To Setup Functional Synthetics Fabrics Plant

Textile Insights May 15, 2024

India’s largest apparel manufacturer and exporter Shahi Exports has inked a joint venture with Little King Global, one of Taiwan’s premier synthetic sportswear fabric manufacturers. This partnership will set up a state-of-the-art processing unit for synthetic performance fabrics located in Shimoga, Karnataka. “The venture will also boost employment in Shimoga, making Shahi

Corporates

Shahi Exports Announces Membership Of IAF At Bharat Tex 2024

March 3, 2024

Shahi Exports has announced its membership with the International Apparel Federation (IAF) at Bharat Tex 2024 in New Delhi, signaling a commitment to advancing sustainability and industry standards. Cem Altan, IAF President, and Anant Ahuja, Shahi Exports’ Head of ESG, discussed the partnership’s potential to strengthen sustainable supply chains through

Corporates

Dr Rakesh Sethi Joins Sarla Fabric Mills As Senior VP Of Operations

January 7, 2024

In a strategic move to enhance its operational leadership, Shahi Exports has welcomed Dr Rakesh Sethi as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Sarla Fabric Mills. Bringing with him a wealth of experience spanning over 17 years in the textiles industry, Dr Sethi has cultivated expertise in various domains, including business and product development, […]

Sustainability

Shahi Exports Closer To 100% Renewable Electricity Goal

Textile Insights December 8, 2023

Shahi Exports, India’s largest apparel manufacturer and exporter has been able to increase renewable energy capacity to 92.5 MW, bringing it closer to 100 percent renewable electricity goal by 2026. This was revealed in the Shahi Exports Sustainability Report for 2022-23. Another initiative is phasing out coal from garment factories and continue working on coal […]

Corporates

Shahi Exports Appoints Alagappan R As COO Of Knits Processing Division

December 3, 2023

Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd has appointed Alagappan R as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Knits Processing Division. A seasoned textile technocrat with over 27 years of expertise in textiles and finance, Alagappan has a robust background from distinguished textile companies, including Aditya Birla Group, Himatsingka and Arvind Ltd. His appointment marks a significant