The Kitex team was invited by Govt of Telangana for discussions on potential investment opportunities in the state. The team headed by Sabu M Jacob visited the state, attended discussions chaired by Industries Minister along with the senior executives of the state. The team also visited Kakakatiya Mega Textile Park, and Chandanvelli Industrial Parks. Further to the discussions, the company has agreed in principle to invest Rs 1000 Crores to set up apparel manufacturing facilities in the state which will create 4000 additional employment opportunities over the next 2 years.
Mr. Sabu Jacob indicated that the company will be investing in the entire textile value chain, starting from ginning, spinning to cut n sew. This is to take advantage of the availability of cotton in Telangana state. Mr. Jacob also exuded confidence that the demand is back to the pre-covid levels and 2021-22 will be a record year for Kitex. The company plans to invest aggressively and maximize growth over the next 10 years, taking advantage of the emerging opportunities.
The State of Telangana ranks among highest in ease of doing business and is an ideal destination for apparel manufacturing as it is the 3 largest producer of cotton in India, has sufficient infrastructure facilities, investor friendly state policy, thereby very conducive for industrial growth. With liberal government policy, availability of raw material and various incentives offered by the state, the company expects to reduce its operating cost, shorten payback period and drive profits. The company also expects to fast track its investment with active state government support.