What Arvind does

Arvind Limited (NSE: ARVIND; BSE: 500101) is a publicly listed Indian conglomerate headquartered in Ahmedabad that operates a vertically integrated textile-to-retail platform with diversified extensions into advanced materials, environmental solutions, and telecom. Its Textile and Apparel segment manufactures fabrics (denim 60M+ metres, woven 140M+ metres, knit 12,000 tonnes, voiles 40M+ metres) and garments (jeans 15M pieces, shirts 10M pieces, knit garments 23M pieces, essentials 35M pieces) from a 450-acre Santej complex and additional manufacturing in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the US; the company supplies global fashion brands such as Levi's, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, GANT, Celio, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Mango, and American Eagle. The Retail vertical operates The Arvind Store chain plus sub-brands TRESCA and Primante in India, while Advanced Materials (Arvind Advanced Materials Ltd.) provides human-protection, composites (JV with Preiss Daimler), and industrial filtration materials with DuPont and Solvay technology licenses.

Revenue mechanics are split between B2B fabric and garment contract manufacturing (one-time/contract sales to international brands), retail (company-owned and franchised The Arvind Stores), professional services in environmental solutions (Arvind Envisol, 400+ delivered water-treatment projects using patented PFET technology), and subscription/telecom services through Arya Omnitalk (JV with JM Baxi, 90%+ Indian PMRT market share) and Syntel enterprise communications. Go-to-market mixes enterprise field sales for global brand accounts, direct-to-consumer via The Arvind Stores, and event-driven demand generation through international shows, London and UAE showrooms, and trade events such as Bharat Tex 2026. The product portfolio is anchored by proprietary technologies including India's first commercial-scale supercritical CO2 dyeing machine (2025, with H&M and Deven Supercriticals), the patented Polymeric Film Evaporation Technology (PFET), and 44 MLD Zero Liquid Discharge capability at SAIL's Rourkela Steel Plant.

Arvind also runs a B2B platform of subsidiaries and JVs operating across environmental engineering, composites, telecom, and digital mobility, with FY26 consolidated revenue of INR 9,303 crore, FY26 profit of INR 414 crore, a CARE AA- rating, ROCE of 12.60% in FY24-25, and an S&P Global ESG Score of 69 in 2025. Recent strategic moves include the May 2026 acquisition of a 61% stake in US-based Dalco-GFT for USD 136 million (entry into US technical textiles), an approved INR 600 crore capital raise in July 2026, and a planned FY27 capex of INR 1,700 crore versus INR 486 crore in FY26.

Name

Arvind

Legal name

Arvind Limited

Website

https://arvind.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Arvind Limited is a publicly listed Indian conglomerate that manufactures and exports denim, woven, knit, and voile fabrics plus garments to global fashion brands (Levi's, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger), and operates adjacent businesses in advanced materials, environmental solutions, and telecom across India, the US, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Textiles and Apparel: Core revenue stream from manufacturing and selling denim fabrics (60 million meters annually), woven fabrics (180+ million meters), knit fabrics (12,000 tonnes), voiles (40+ million meters), and garments (83 million+ pieces capacity). Includes domestic and export sales to global fashion brands.
2. Advanced Materials: Arvind Advanced Materials Limited (AAML) generates revenue from human protection (flame-retardant, hi-vis, defence), composites (FRP profiles, mass transport), and industrial solutions (filtration, belting, coated fabrics). Revenue of ₹546 crore with 21% YoY growth.
3. Retail: The Arvind Store format generates revenue through company-owned and franchise retail stores offering premium fabrics, custom tailoring, and ready-to-wear apparel to consumers across India.
4. Environmental Solutions: Arvind Envisol provides water treatment, wastewater treatment, and sewage treatment solutions to industries. The company has delivered 400+ projects and holds global patents for PFET technology.
5. Telecom and Mobility: Arya Omnitalk (JV with JM Baxi Group) provides professional wireless communication, PMRT services (90%+ market share), fleet tracking, and intelligent transportation systems. Syntel provides enterprise communication solutions.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arvind is a vertically integrated textile-to-apparel manufacturer producing denim (60+ million meters annually), woven fabrics (140+ million meters), knit fabrics (12,000 tonnes), voiles (40+ million meters), and ready-to-wear garments (83+ million pieces capacity including jeans, shirts, knit garments, and essentials). The company also produces advanced materials (human protection, composites, industrial solutions) through subsidiary Arvind Advanced Materials Limited, delivers environmental/water treatment solutions through Arvind Envisol, operates telecom and mobility services through Arya Omnitalk JV, and runs branded retail stores under The Arvind Store format for Indian consumers.

Product overview

Arvind is a diversified textile-to-retail conglomerate with a platform-plus-divisions architecture spanning multiple business segments. Its Textile and Apparel division encompasses fabric divisions (Denim producing 60+ million meters annually, Wovens at 140+ million meters, Knits with 12,000 tonne capacity) and garment divisions (Jeans with 15 million pieces capacity, Shirts up to 10 million pieces, Knit garments ~23 million pieces, Essentials ~35 million pieces). The Retail segment operates The Arvind Store format offering fine fabrics, custom tailoring, and branded apparel including TRESCA and Primante premium suit lines. Advanced Materials (via subsidiary AAML) provides Human Protection (flame-retardant, defence-grade protective gear), Composites (FRP, glass, carbon solutions), and Industrial Solutions (filtration, coated fabrics). Environmental Solutions operates through Arvind Envisol delivering water treatment and ZLD plants. Communication and Mobility solutions include Arya Omnitalk (90%+ market share in PMRT services) and Syntel enterprise communications. The portfolio connects from fibres/fabrics through to finished branded retail, engineered materials, and digital solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flying Machine: India's first denim apparel brand launched in 1980, a cultural icon for youth fashion in India
• BOOMERANG™
• Nnnow.com
• TRESCA
• Primanté
• Chakori
• Tip-top
• Padmini
• Khadi Denim

Products and services

• Denim Fabric Pioneer of denim revolution in India since the early 1980s. Produces over 60 million meters of fabrics and 15 million pieces of jeans annually. Powers iconic denim brands across Europe, US, and Asia.
• Woven Fabrics
• Knit Fabrics and Knit Garments One of the largest knit fabric manufacturers in India with capacity of 12,000 tonnes and garmenting capacity of approximately 23 million pieces per annum. Core expertise in ready-to-wear and essentials across fabric and garments for men, women, and kids.
• Jeans Garments Leader in responsible denim manufacturing with production capacity of approximately 15 million jeans annually. Integrates advanced sustainable processes across design, fabric development, and finishing. All denim fabrics and garments manufactured using 100% recycled water.
• Shirts Garments Shirting division with capacity to produce up to 10 million casual and formal shirts annually. Handles wide spectrum of fabrics from lightweight viscose and refined linen to heavier constructions such as denims. Serves brands including Celio, J.Crew, Hugo Boss, GANT, American Eagle, Mango, Banana Republic, and Levi's.
• Essentials (Undergarments) Design and manufacture of undergarments combining comfort, quality, and ethical manufacturing practices. Established in 2013 through strategic acquisitions, scaled rapidly to capacity of approximately 35 million pieces per annum.
• Voile Fabrics (Ankur Division) Voile fabrics produced by Ankur division rooted in Arvind's legacy from 1930s. Produces over 40 million meters of fine voiles up to 140's count each year. Product brands include Chakori, Tip-top, and Padmini sold through more than 20,000 points of sale.
• Home Linens Home textiles including bedsheets, comforters, pillows, towels, and specialty fabrics. Works with premium cotton, blends, and performance fibres. Collections span elegant jacquards to calming solids and contemporary prints.
• The Arvind Store (Retail Brand) Flagship retail format uniting textile leadership with contemporary fashion and personalised craftsmanship. Offers fine fabrics, ready-to-wear apparel, and custom tailoring through company-owned and franchise-led stores nationwide.
• TRESCA (Premium Suiting Brand) Exclusive premium suiting brand made from Supima and Egyptian Giza cottons, catering to discerning consumers seeking understated luxury.
• Primante (Premium Suiting Brand) Premium brand combining Australian Merino wool with Italian design sensibilities, curated for the urbane and affluent Indian customer.
• Human Protection (Advanced Materials) Flame-retardant fabrics, high-visibility workwear, functional uniforms, and defence-grade protective gear. Serves sectors including Steel, Oil and Gas, Fire-Fighting, Rail and Road Construction, Healthcare, Defence, and Security. Exclusive licenses from DuPont and Solvay.
• Composites (Advanced Materials) Lightweight, high-strength composite solutions including durable FRP profiles for industrial and construction use and mass-mobility components for railways and buses. Vertically integrated composites powerhouse delivering engineered FRP, glass, and carbon solutions.
• Industrial Solutions (Advanced Materials) High-performance industrial solutions including filtration solutions, belting and reinforcement fabrics, and coated fabrics. Serves cement, steel, power, mining, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and infrastructure sectors.
• Arvind Envisol (Environmental Solutions) End-to-end environmental solutions delivering water treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, and sewage treatment. Zero Liquid Discharge plants powered by patented polymeric film-based evaporator technology with among lowest operating costs globally. Delivered 400+ projects with 10,000+ SKUs across 9 brands.
• Arya Omnitalk (Wireless Communication) Mission-critical wireless communication and intelligent mobility platform. Market leader in professional radio communication and public mobile radio trunking services with 90%+ market share. Enables uninterrupted connectivity for logistics, transportation, ports, mining, smart highways, and public safety infrastructure.
• Syntel by Arvind (Enterprise Communication) Enterprise communication and digital infrastructure solutions serving small, mid-sized, and large organisations. Portfolio spans IP-PBX systems, unified communication platforms, wired and wireless networking, audio-visual solutions, and modern workplace technologies.
• Arvind Advanced Materials Limited (AAML) Wholly owned subsidiary focused on material science using textiles as backbone for new fibres and technology catering to energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and industrial applications. Includes Human Protection, Composites, and Industrial Solutions divisions, plus newly acquired US-based Dalco-GFT manufacturing of needle-punched nonwoven specialty fabrics.
• Blockchain Traceability Solution Blockchain-based traceability solution enabling supply chain transparency and verification for textile and apparel manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,529 mega litres of water recycled for manufacturing operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dalco-GFT / Snow Peak CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Arvind Advanced Materials Limited acquired 61% controlling stake in US-based Dalco-GFT for $136 million (valued at 7.75x CY25 EBITDA). Snow Peak Capital sold majority stake and retains 39%. Acquisition marks entry into $2.5 billion North American technical textile market with 75 active customer accounts.
• H&M GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for India's first commercial-scale supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine inaugurated in Ahmedabad in 2025. Technology reduces water, chemical, and energy usage in fabric dyeing.
• Gap Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Naroda facility saving 2.5 billion liters of freshwater annually and Global Water Innovation Centre for Action (GWICA) at Santej, world's first open-source innovation center for water sustainability in apparel.
• Peak Sustainability VenturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to build India's first large-scale cotton stalk torrefaction plant in Gujarat with capacity exceeding 40,000 tonnes per year to convert cotton stalk into cleaner biomass for coal replacement.
• InvistacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Invista (owner of Lycra fiber brand) to manufacture stretch denim in India, enhancing comfort and performance in denim.
• PurFi GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for large-scale textile circularity initiative, turning textile waste into valuable resources.
• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing technology partnerships and exclusive licenses from DuPont for fabric manufacturing, particularly in human protection solutions.
• Preiss Daimler Group, GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture formed in 2012 for Arvind PD Composites, delivering engineered FRP, glass, and carbon solutions globally.
• JM Baxi GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for Arya Omnitalk, India's market leader in professional radio communication and public mobile radio trunking services.
• Deven SupercriticalscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for supercritical CO₂ dyeing technology, reducing water, chemical, and energy usage in fabric dyeing.

Scale indicators36 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nahar Spinning Mills: Indian vertically integrated textile manufacturer with spinning, weaving, processing, and garmenting capabilities serving domestic and export markets. Comparable to Arvind on integrated textile manufacturing scale and yarn-to-garment value chain participation.
• Indo Count Industries: Indian home textile manufacturer and one of the largest bed linen exporters to the US, serving major retailers and brands. Comparable to Arvind on the home linens division and US export channel focus.
• KPR Mill: Indian vertically integrated textile and garment manufacturer with comparable yarn, fabric, and apparel capacity serving global fashion brands. Closely comparable to Arvind on vertical integration model, export-heavy revenue, and value-based yarn-to-garment positioning.
• Welspun India: Indian home textiles leader and one of the world's largest terry towel manufacturers with ₹8,000+ crore revenue, serving global retailers like Target, Walmart, and IKEA. Comparable to Arvind on integrated textile manufacturing, scale, and global brand customer mix.
• Page Industries: Indian exclusive licensee for Jockey innerwear and Speedo swimwear with ₹5,000+ crore revenue focused on apparel manufacturing and distribution. Comparable to Arvind on the apparel manufacturing side, particularly the 35 million-piece essentials division and branded garment distribution model.
• Gokaldas Exports: Indian garment exporter producing outerwear, sportswear, and fashion apparel for global brands like H&M, Marks & Spencer, and Inditex. Directly comparable to Arvind's garment division (83M+ pieces) on contract manufacturing model, export orientation, and global brand customer base.
• Trident Group: Indian textile conglomerate with yarn, fabric, towel, and paper businesses serving global home textile and apparel customers. Directly comparable to Arvind on integrated textile manufacturing, export orientation, and brand-customer model.
• Vardhman Textiles: Indian integrated textile manufacturer producing yarn, fabric, and garments with comparable scale (₹10,000+ crore revenue) and a similar B2B focus on global fashion brands. Directly comparable to Arvind across broadwoven fabrics, yarn, and technical textile categories.

Broad incumbents

• Indorama Ventures: Thai-listed global leader in PET, polyolefin, and specialty fibers serving the textile and packaging industries with multi-billion-dollar revenue. Comparable to Arvind on technical textile/advanced materials expansion strategy and global textile value-chain participation, though materially larger and broader.
• Grasim Industries (Aditya Birla): Indian conglomerate and parent of Birla Cellulose, the world's largest viscose staple fiber producer, with significant textile, chemicals, and fashion retail operations (Linen Club, Louis Philippe). Comparable to Arvind on textile-to-fashion integration and scale, though much broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Arvind_Limited
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@arvindltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArvindLimited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arvind-mills
• Instagraminstagram.com/arvind_limited

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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