Company Research Report: Arvind Limited

Company Overview

• Name: Arvind Limited

• Mission: "Fashioning Possibilities" — Creating opportunities and making a difference through innovative and pioneering solutions.

• Founded: 1931

• Founders: The Lalbhai family, in response to Mahatma Gandhi's call for Swadeshi during the struggle for Indian Independence.

• Key People:

• Shailesh Chaturvedi - Managing Director & CEO, Arvind Fashions

• Paresh Shetty - CEO, Arya Omnitalk & Syntel Telecom

• Susheel Kaul - Managing Director & President (Textile Cluster)

• Abhishek Tikmani - CEO, Arvind Envisol

• Anurag Badal - CEO, Ankur Textiles

• Kamal Singal - MD & CEO, Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd

• Reginaldo D’Souza - CEO, Anup Engineering Limited

• Headquarters: Naroda Road, Near Chamunda Bridge, Ahmedabad – 382 345, Gujarat, India

• Number of Employees: Approximately 42,000

• Revenue: No specific current revenue information provided

• Known For:

• Leading global apparel brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, U.S. Polo Assn, Calvin Klein, Arrow, and Flying Machine.

• Largest fire protection fabric producer in the country.

• A major player in environmental solutions with numerous global patents.

• Pioneering in advanced materials, denim, and wearable technology manufacturing.

Products

Main Product Categories

1. Textiles and Apparel:

• High-Level Description: Manufacturing of a wide range of textiles and branded apparel, including denim, cotton shirting, and more.

• Key Features: Innovatively designed, globally recognized brands, engagement in sustainable practices.

2. Advanced Materials:

• High-Level Description: Materials designed to enhance functionality and sustainability in various applications.

• Key Features: Fire protection fabric, patented environmental solutions.

3. Environmental Solutions:

• High-Level Description: Wastewater treatment and management solutions.

• Key Features: Polymeric Film Evaporation Technology for Zero Liquid Discharge with 80% energy cost savings.

4. Telecom:

• High-Level Description: Revolutionizing communication technologies through solutions in IoT and radio technology.

• Key Features: Innovative communication strategies.

Recent Developments

• New Products and Features:

• Smart Clothing: Collaboration to launch smart denim technology and wearable items like smart denim jackets.

• Khadi Denim: Combination of heritage with innovation, using traditional handloom techniques without chemicals or high technology.

• Sustainability Initiatives:

• Better Cotton Initiative (BCI): Extensive involvement in sustainable cotton farming practices.

• CSR Focus: Empowering tribal women, slum rehabilitation, and community health and education projects.

• Strategic Partnerships and Developments:

• Invista Partnership: For the manufacture of stretch denim fabric using Lycra brand fibers.

• Arvind and CIRCULOSE® Partnership: Focused on manufacturing sustainable denim.

• Launch of Omni Channel Initiative by Arvind Internet Ltd.

• Corporate Social Responsibility:

• Project Asmita: Addressing rural sanitation needs through innovative toilets.

• Financial Developments:

• Financial Performance: Q1 Revenue reported at Rs. 2104 crores, Q2 Revenue at Rs. 2331 crores.

For more information on their detailed history, product offerings, and strategic business units, visit the [Arvind Limited website](https://www.arvind.com).