Gujarat has long been known as the textile capital of India. With historic roots in cotton and silk, and a modern presence in technical textiles, dyeing, and garment exports, the state plays a pivotal role in the Indian and global textile value chain. Cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar are at the heart of this vibrant sector.
In 2025, as the industry transitions toward sustainability, automation, and global outreach, these top 10 companies continue to lead with scale, innovation, and resilience.
1. Arvind Limited
Headquarters: Ahmedabad
Overview:
Arvind is one of India’s largest integrated textile and apparel companies. Known globally for its premium denim and woven fabrics, it supplies to global fashion giants like Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, and Gap. With a strong push toward sustainable textiles and waterless dyeing, Arvind remains a flagbearer of Gujarat’s textile excellence.
2. Vardhman Textiles Ltd. (Gujarat Operations)
Presence: Gujarat Industrial Zones
Overview:
Though headquartered in Punjab, Vardhman has a strong presence in Gujarat through spinning and yarn production facilities. Its cotton yarn, synthetic blends, and fancy yarns feed into apparel manufacturers across India and abroad.
3. Garden Silk Mills Ltd.
Location: Surat
Overview:
A prominent player in synthetic fabrics and filament yarns, Garden Silk Mills is well known for its “Garden Vareli” brand. It plays a vital role in Surat’s polyester fabric ecosystem and has strong export linkages in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
4. Sangam India Ltd. (Surat Operations)
Presence: Surat & Ahmedabad
Overview:
Sangam India is a leading manufacturer of synthetic yarns and fabrics. Its operations in Gujarat focus on texturized yarn and knitting fabrics, especially for use in leggings, sportswear, and activewear.
5. Welspun India Ltd.
Headquarters: Mumbai | Major Operations: Anjar (Kutch, Gujarat)
Overview:
One of the world’s largest home textile producers, Welspun manufactures towels, bed linens, and bathrobes in its massive Anjar facility. It exports to major global retailers like Walmart, Target, and IKEA, and is a champion of sustainable manufacturing.
6. Raymond UCO Denim Pvt. Ltd.
Presence: Vapi, Gujarat
Overview:
This joint venture between Raymond India and UCO of Belgium has helped position Gujarat as a denim production powerhouse. Their Vapi unit produces premium denim fabrics for export and domestic use, focusing on eco-friendly dyeing technologies.
7. Alok Industries Ltd.
Location: Vapi & Silvassa
Overview:
Now part of Reliance Industries, Alok Industries has one of India’s most integrated textile setups. Their Gujarat operations focus on polyester yarns, woven fabrics, embroidery, and garments, making them a critical link in the global fast fashion supply chain.
8. Sutlej Textiles & Industries Ltd.
Gujarat Presence: Yarn manufacturing facilities
Overview:
Part of the KK Birla Group, Sutlej Textiles is a key player in melange and dyed yarns, widely used in T-shirts, sportswear, and fashion knits. Their Gujarat operations supply both the domestic and global markets.
9. Jindal Worldwide Ltd.
Headquarters: Ahmedabad
Overview:
Jindal Worldwide is a major producer of denim and home textile fabrics, with aggressive expansion into technical and industrial textiles. The company is focused on backward integration and green manufacturing.
10. Chiripal Group (Nandan Denim, Vishal Fabrics)
Headquarters: Ahmedabad
Overview:
A textile conglomerate known for Nandan Denim (India’s second-largest denim producer) and Vishal Fabrics, the Chiripal Group is expanding rapidly in value-added textiles, jacquards, and printing. Their capacity, innovation, and export readiness make them one of the fastest-growing textile groups in India.
Gujarat’s Textile Industry: The Fabric of Growth
- Employment: Over 2.5 million people are directly employed in textiles in Gujarat.
- Export-Driven: Textile exports from Gujarat are estimated to exceed ₹50,000 crore annually.
- Textile Parks: Integrated textile parks in Dahej, Sanand, and Surat help cluster development.
- Sustainability Push: Increasing adoption of zero-liquid discharge (ZLD), organic cotton, and green energy.
- Startup & R&D Ecosystem: Home to innovative startups in digital printing, technical fabrics, and fashion tech.
Final Thoughts
As the world leans toward sustainable fashion, digital supply chains, and customized textiles, Gujarat is poised to remain a global textile leader. These companies are not only shaping the future of Indian textiles—they’re weaving Gujarat’s name into the fabric of global commerce.