What Ananta Group does

Ananta Group is a privately held Bangladesh-based apparel manufacturer founded in 1992 by the late Mr. Humayun Zahir and now led by Chairman Sharif Zahir and Managing Director Asif Zahir. Operating across seven manufacturing subsidiaries (Ananta Apparels Ltd., Ananta Denim Technology Ltd., Ananta Casualwear Ltd., DNV Clothing Ltd., Z&Z Intimates Ltd., and joint ventures Ananta Huaxiang Ltd. and Universal Menswear Ltd.), the group produces six core apparel categories — denims, suits, sweaters, intimates, outerwear, and activewear — for global fashion brands and retailers on a private-label OEM/ODM basis. Its technology stack centers on licensed sustainable-finishing systems (Jeanologia Ozone, Laser, e-Flow; Tonello UP), digital design tools (CLO 3D), an in-house trend intelligence platform (Trendit powered by WGSN), and an ERP backbone using the M3 engine.

The company operates an enterprise B2B go-to-market, selling directly to leading global brands through private-label manufacturing contracts rather than via a consumer channel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated entirely through apparel manufacturing and export contracts; the group does not sell direct-to-consumer. Distribution is direct enterprise sales to brand customers, with no third-party reseller or platform layer. Sustainability is positioned as a core commercial differentiator — LEED Gold certified factory (2017), 68% Higg FEM score qualifying for H&M Platinum, ZDHC Level 2 conformance, 100% positive chemistry compliance for Levi's and H&M, and published targets of 50% water reduction by 2026 and 30% energy reduction by 2030. The company also runs a B2B e-commerce platform (Sindabad.com), real estate (including Ananta Terraces LEED Platinum), and hospitality (JW Marriott Dhaka) businesses outside its core RMG operation.

Name

Ananta Group

Legal name

Ananta Apparels Limited

Website

https://ananta-bd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ananta Group is a Bangladesh-based private apparel manufacturer producing denims, suits, sweaters, intimates, outerwear, and activewear on a private-label OEM/ODM basis for global fashion brands, operating seven facilities with 34,000 employees and over $450M in annual turnover.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Women's, Misses', Children's & Infants' Undergarments (2340)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract / Private Label Cut & Sew Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) (IMAOAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apparel OEM/ODM & Private Label Manufacturing (CRAAAAAK), Dresses, Skirts & Tailored Apparel Cut & Sew (Suits/Formalwear) (IMAOAEAF)

Keywords

• Private label apparel
• Denim manufacturing
• Garment manufacturing
• Apparel exporter
• Knitwear production

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apparel Manufacturing & Export: Design, development, and manufacturing of private-label apparel products including denim, suits, sweaters, intimates, outerwear, and activewear for global brands and retailers. Revenue is generated through OEM/ODM manufacturing contracts with international fashion brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ananta Group designs, develops, and manufactures private-label woven and knit apparel products for the world's leading fashion brands and retailers. Its core offering spans denim jeans, tailored suits, sweaters, intimate apparel, outerwear, and activewear produced across seven specialized manufacturing subsidiaries in Bangladesh. The company operates as an OEM/ODM manufacturer, providing end-to-end services from trend research and design through fabric sourcing, sustainable finishing, and final delivery.

Product overview

Ananta Group is a diversified B2B apparel manufacturer and exporter based in Bangladesh, established in 1992. The company operates as a multi-product platform across seven manufacturing subsidiaries producing Denims (jeans and casual bottoms), Suits (tailored garments), Sweaters (knitwear), Intimates (lingerie and underwear), Outerwear (jackets and coats), and Activewear (sports and athleisure apparel). The portfolio spans men's, women's, and kids' categories. The company also offers Trendit, an internal design intelligence and trend forecasting platform. Ananta Group employs over 34,000 people with annual turnover exceeding $450 million, and operates additional businesses in real estate, hospitality, finance, banking, and B2B e-commerce sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trendit: Global market intelligence platform for denim focused on innovation and sustainable design, offering trend research, fabric research, style inspiration, wash research, and tech pack illustration services.

Products and services

• Denims Premium denim jeans and casual bottoms for men, women, and kids, including heritage denim, recycled denim, laser technology finishes, body contour fabrics, and Cradle-to-Cradle sustainable options, produced using Jeanologia water-saving technology. Manufactured for global fashion brands as private-label products.
• Suits Tailored suits, jackets, coats, and trousers for men, women, and kids including classic, contemporary, urban soft, double-breasted, max-drape, and non-suit styles, produced at Universal Menswear Ltd. joint venture facility in Bangladesh (500,000 sq ft).
• Sweaters Knitted sweaters including cable knit, cardigan, argyle, graphic, and oversized styles for men, women, and kids, produced with sustainable yarn certifications (BCI, GOTS, Supima, OCS, RCS, RWS, RMS).
• Intimates Intimate apparel including bras, briefs, boxers, lingerie, swimwear, shapewear, and period pants for men, women, and kids, featuring sustainable materials, collagen pads, eco microfibers, and period pants technology, produced at Z&Z Intimates Ltd. in Chittagong EPZ.
• Outerwear Technical outerwear including volume pieces, technical jackets, trench coats, lightweight shells, padded/fake-down jackets, and outdoor garments for men, women, and kids, with waterproof and insulation features, produced at DNV Clothing Ltd. in Adamjee EPZ.
• Activewear Sports bras, leggings, athletic tops, shorts, and athleisure wear for men and women featuring eco synthetics, targeted compression, moisture-wicking, anti-stink, four-way stretch, and ultrasonic seam technology, produced at Z&Z Intimates Ltd.
• Trendit Global market intelligence and design studio platform for denim-focused innovation and sustainable design, offering trend research, fabric research, style inspiration, wash research, tech pack illustration, and seasonal collections development, supporting Ananta's private-label customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% raise in energy efficiency
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NTX®coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2023Strategic alliance to establish a 'Factory of the Future' in Bangladesh integrating cutting-edge fabric dyeing and printing technologies, sustainable water and energy management, and digitalization. The partnership focuses on synthetic and man-made fiber-based fabrics for activewear, outerwear, and intimates categories, with plans for Zero Liquid Discharge and Closed Loop Water Management.
• Brandot International LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment company specializing in joint venture partnerships in the apparel and textile industry. Founded in 2001 by Martin Trust, an entrepreneur with over 50 years of apparel and textile industry experience. Provides unique perspectives that add value to joint venture companies.
• Time International Trading S.R.LcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian formal suits manufacturer with over 15 years of market presence. Family-owned business with 1,000+ workforce across three factories in Alexandria and Bucharest, primarily catering to the EU market. Joint venture partner for Universal Menswear Ltd.
• Shanghai Huaxiang GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWell-respected sweater manufacturer in China founded in 1991 by Ms. Pinghua Mao. Produces more than 6 million units annually with sales exceeding $60 million. Customers include leading brands such as Ann Taylor Loft, Victoria's Secret, H&M, Escada, Burberry, and Chloe. Joint venture partner for Ananta Huaxiang Ltd.
• JeanologiacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for sustainable textile manufacturing including Ozone, Laser, and e-Flow machines that reduce water use, chemical consumption, and pollution in denim finishing processes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beximco Limited: Bangladesh's largest publicly listed diversified apparel and textile exporter producing denim, knitwear, and woven garments for global brands including H&M and Inditex. Direct comparable as a multi-product OEM operating in the same Bangladesh EPZs and serving similar brand customers as Ananta.
• DBL Group (Dulal Brothers Limited): Major Bangladesh-based vertically integrated apparel manufacturer producing denim, knit, woven, and sweater products for H&M, C&A, and Inditex. Closely comparable to Ananta in scale, product breadth, and reliance on private-label export contracts.
• Ha-Meem Group: Bangladesh denim and casualwear OEM producing for Levi's, H&M, and Wrangler under similar private-label manufacturing contracts. Highly comparable on denim focus, sustainability investments, and brand customer base.
• Epyllion Group: Bangladesh vertically integrated knit, woven, and sweater manufacturer operating EPZ facilities serving similar global fashion brands. Comparable multi-product OEM model with overlapping customer base.
• Square Textiles Limited: Bangladesh yarn-to-garment textile and apparel manufacturer producing knit and woven products. Comparable on manufacturing scale, Bangladesh operations, and export orientation to global brands.
• Fakir Knitting & Dyeing Industries: Bangladesh knitwear OEM producing sweaters, T-shirts, and knit bottoms for European buyers. Comparable to Ananta's Ananta Huaxiang sweater and knit operations under private-label manufacturing model.
• Babylon Group (BABYLON TEXTILES): Bangladesh apparel manufacturer producing knit, woven, and denim products for global brands with EPZ-based operations. Comparable Bangladesh OEM with similar scale and product diversification.
• Crystal International Group Limited: Hong Kong-listed multi-category apparel OEM producing men's, women's, and children's woven and knit garments for brands including Levi's, Uniqlo, and H&M. Comparable multi-product apparel OEM at materially larger scale.
• Hansae Global Co. Ltd. Korea-headquartered apparel OEM with manufacturing in Vietnam and Bangladesh producing for Target, Walmart, and H&M. Closely comparable on contract manufacturing model, product breadth, and global brand customer base.
• Epic Group: Hong Kong-headquartered apparel sourcing and manufacturing group with significant Bangladesh operations producing knit, woven, and denim garments for global brands. Comparable OEM business model and Bangladesh production footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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