Gloster

Name

Gloster

Legal name

Gloster Limited

Website

https://glosterjute.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing and export of jute products: Core revenue from manufacturing and exporting all types of jute and jute allied products, woven and non-woven jute geo-textiles, treated fabric (rot-proof, fire-retardant), jute products for interior decoration, and packaging for industrial and agricultural produce. Sales are largely bulk B2B orders with customisation.
2. Branded jute consumer goods (lifestyle and home furnishing): Revenue from jute shopping bags (customised for corporate gifting/branding) and floor coverings, mats, and rugs marketed as floor covering & home furnishing and promotional consumer products. Q4 FY26 consolidated sales were Rs 378.40 crore and full-year FY26 sales were Rs 1,426.73 crore.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gloster Limited manufactures and exports a broad portfolio of jute and jute-allied products from two integrated production units at Bauria, Howrah (West Bengal). The core offering spans industrial sacking and hessian cloth/bags, canvas and tarpaulin, leno/net and scrim cloth, chemically treated fabrics, geo-textiles, jute yarn, non-woven felt, floor coverings, home-furnishing products and branded promotional jute shopping bags. Production is supported by an NABL-accredited in-house laboratory and multiple global certifications (ISO 9001/14001, OHSAS 45001, GOTS, FLO-CERT Fair Trade, OEKO-TEX 100, GRS).

Product overview

Gloster Limited operates as a unified jute manufacturing enterprise (formerly Kettlewell Bullen & Company Limited) rather than a software platform. Its offering is structured as a portfolio of physical product lines manufactured across two production units at Bauria, Howrah (West Bengal). The portfolio spans Standard Products (Hessian Cloth/Bags, Sacking Cloth/Bags, Canvas & Tarpaulin, Leno/Net & Scrim Cloth, Chemical Treated Fabric, Spirally Sewn Bags, and Odourless Bags), Geo-Textile solutions (Soil Savers, Webbing, Tape, Horticultural Sheets and Liners), Yarn products (Fine, Blended, Carpet Weft, Dyed, and Twines/Ropes), Non-woven Felt/Cloth Pieces, Floor Covering & Home Furnishing (Woven Flat Bed Carpet, Matting, Rugs), and Promotional Consumer Products (Jute Shopping Bags, Utility Bags and Made Ups). These lines are tightly integrated under one manufacturing and sustainability framework supported by multiple certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 45001, GOTS, Fair Trade, Oeko-Tex 100, GRS). Subsidiaries including Gloster Lifestyle Limited, Gloster Specialities Limited, Network Industries Limited, Gloster Nuvo Limited, and Fort Gloster Industries Limited extend the offering into adjacent lifestyle and specialty segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hessian Cloth/Bags Bags and hessian made from premium-grade raw jute, suitable for storing food grains and other agricultural produce; eco-friendly substitute for plastic/synthetic sacks. Includes sub-variants Plain/Twill and HCF.
• Sacking Cloth/Bags 100% pure raw jute sacking cloth used to manufacture gunny bags and storage sacks; highly durable and weatherproof, with customisable fabric quality, colour, and stitching. Sub-variants include A Twill, B Twill, DWF, and Others.
• Canvas & Tarpaulin Heavy-duty jute-based canvas and tarpaulin products for industrial covering and protective applications.
• Leno / Net & Scrim Cloth Leno/net and scrim cloth - open-weave jute fabric used in agriculture, packaging reinforcement, and industrial wrapping.
• Chemical Treated Fabric Jute fabric treated with chemical finishes for specialised applications. Sub-variants include Dyed/Bleached, Fire Retardant, Rot Proof, and Water Repellent.
• Spirally Sewn Bags Jute bags constructed using spiral sewing technique for bulk packaging of agricultural and industrial produce.
• Odourless Bags Specially treated jute bags engineered to be odourless for sensitive packaging applications such as food-grade and consumer goods packaging.
• Geo-Textile Woven and non-woven jute geotextiles for civil engineering, soil conservation, horticulture, and landscaping. Sub-products include Soil Savers, Webbing, Tape, Horticultural Sheets and Liners, and Spirally Sewn Bags.
• Yarn Manufactured jute yarn products including Fine Yarn, Blended Yarn, Carpet Weft Yarn, Dyed Yarn, and Twines/Ropes for diverse textile and industrial applications.
• Non-woven (Felt / Cloth Pieces) Non-woven jute felt and cloth pieces used in industrial applications including padding, insulation, and filtration.
• Floor Covering & Home Furnishing Jute-based home furnishing products including Woven Flat Bed Carpet, Matting, and Rugs for residential and commercial interiors.
• Jute Shopping Bags Stylish, durable, 100% organic and biodegradable jute shopping bags for retail, trade shows, corporate gifting, and branding; available in custom colours, designs, and bulk orders.
• Jute Burlap Premium-grade, eco-friendly jute burlap fabric supplied worldwide for packaging, upholstery, home decor, construction, agriculture, and crafting applications. Customisable sizes, weights, and treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• FY26 consolidated sales of Rs 1,426.73 crore, up 94.17% year-on-year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fort Gloster Industries Limited (FGIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGloster Limited was the successful resolution applicant (SRA) in the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of Fort Gloster Industries Limited, acquiring rights to the 'Gloster' trademark through a NCLT-approved resolution plan. The two companies share intertwined history dating back to 1879 when Gloster Limited (then Kettlewell Bullen & Co.) was appointed managing agent of Fort Gloster Jute Manufacturing Company Limited. A Supreme Court ruling on 24 January 2026 confirmed that NCLT cannot adjudicate IP title disputes not directly linked to CIRP, requiring the trademark dispute to be pursued in civil courts.
• Gloster Lifestyle LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary of Gloster Limited, incorporated on 23 February 2011. Focused on lifestyle and home-furnishing jute products including floor coverings, rugs, mats and jute shopping bags. Financial statements are consolidated into Gloster Limited's results.
• Gloster Specialities LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Gloster Limited. Separate audited annual accounts published from FY2017-18 through FY2023-24.
• Network Industries LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Gloster Limited, incorporated 30 March 1989. Part of the consolidated financial reporting structure.
• Gloster Nuvo LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Gloster Limited, incorporated 27 January 2020. Commenced commercial production per company intimation; further expanding the group's manufacturing footprint.
• Control Union (GOTS, GRS certifying body)coreOthersControl Union issues and audits GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards) and GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certifications for both Gloster Main Unit and Ananya Unit, enabling access to global buyers requiring organic/recycled material compliance.
• FLO-CERT GmbHcoreOthersFLO-CERT GmbH issues and audits Gloster Limited's Fair Trade certification (FLO ID 25971) for 'Certification for Development', valid up to 1 December 2028. Supports the company's CSR positioning around fair labour practices.
• IMO Control Private Limited, BangalorecoreOthersIMO Control issues and audits Gloster Limited's certificate for Organic Jute Agricultural Production (Cert No. ORG/SC/1112/002572), valid up to 19 October 2026, supporting organic jute claims for international buyers.
• Indian Jute Industries' Research Association (IJIRA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIJIRA membership supports research and development collaboration in the jute industry. Membership certificate valid up to 31 March 2026.
• Patsan (logo on Gloster Limited homepage)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPatsan (patsan.in) logo is displayed on the Gloster Limited website footer, indicating a commercial/affiliation relationship; further details not disclosed.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Welspun Living Limited: Large Indian home-textiles and flooring manufacturer producing carpets, rugs and bath/bed linens for global retailers. Comparable as a home-furnishing/floor-covering incumbent, though focused on cotton/synthetic rather than jute fibres.
• Birla Corporation Limited (Jute Division): Indian cement major with a historic jute manufacturing division. Comparable as a diversified conglomerate with an integrated jute business, though jute is non-core relative to its cement operations.
• Reliance Industries (Textiles/Polyester): India's largest private-sector company with extensive polyester/synthetic textile and packaging operations. Comparable as a broad textile incumbent serving industrial packaging buyers, representing competitive pressure from synthetic alternatives to jute.
• Trident Group: Large Indian integrated textile and home-furnishing manufacturer producing towels, yarn and woven home textiles. Comparable as a broad Indian textile incumbent with home-furnishing/lifestyle exposure relevant to Gloster's floor-covering and lifestyle jute business.
• Arvind Limited: Large Indian textile conglomerate producing denim, woven fabrics and technical textiles including some natural-fibre products. Comparable as a broad textile incumbent with sustainability positioning and global B2B distribution; though focused on cotton/synthetics rather than jute.

Emerging players

• Beximco Limited: Bangladesh's largest diversified textile conglomerate producing jute, woven fabrics and home textiles. Comparable as a regional South Asian jute and textile competitor, particularly relevant for global B2B buyers sourcing from the Indian subcontinent.

Direct peers

• Hastings Jute Mills Limited: West Bengal-based jute manufacturer producing hessian and sacking products for industrial and agricultural buyers. Directly comparable as a regional Indian jute peer with similar product mix and customer base.
• Ludlow Jute & Specialities Limited: Major Indian jute manufacturer producing hessian, sacking cloth, jute yarn and jute-blended speciality products. Closely comparable to Gloster across core industrial jute categories, customer segments (industrial/agricultural packaging) and B2B/export distribution model.
• Cheviot Company Limited: One of India's largest and oldest jute manufacturers producing hessian, sacking, geo-textiles and jute yarns from facilities in West Bengal. Directly comparable as an Indian listed jute peer serving industrial, agricultural and export B2B customers with similar product lines.

Regional players

• National Jute Manufactures Corporation (NJMC): Government of India undertaking operating multiple jute mills across West Bengal producing hessian, sacking and jute yarn. Comparable as an Indian jute manufacturer serving similar industrial/agricultural markets, though publicly-owned and operating at larger scale with different capital structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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