Success Story of Arvind Mills

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Arvind Mills, now known as Arvind Limited, is a flagship company of the Lalbhai Group and a leading textile manufacturer in India ¹. Here's a brief overview of their success story:

- Early Days: Arvind Mills was incorporated in 1931 by three brothers, Kasturbhai, Narottambhai and Chimanbhai, with a share capital of ₹165,000 ($2500) in Ahmedabad.

- Diversification and Expansion: In the 1980s, the company diversified into electronics and pharmaceuticals, and later ventured into technical textiles with its Advanced Materials Division in 2011.

- Denim Revolution: Arvind Mills played a significant role in introducing denim to the Indian market, leading the "jeans revolution" in the country.

- Brand Portfolio: The company has a strong brand portfolio, including Flying Machine, Newport, Excalibur, and licensed international brands like Arrow, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.

- Retail Presence: Arvind Limited has a significant retail presence through its clothing and accessories retail chains, including the Arvind Store, Unlimited and Megamart.

- Innovation and Sustainability: The company has focused on innovation and sustainability, with initiatives like waste water treatment solutions and a commitment to reducing energy consumption.

- Overall, Arvind Mills' success can be attributed to its ability to adapt to changing market trends, diversify its product portfolio and focus on innovation and sustainability.

Arvind Mills manufactures a variety of products, including:

- Cotton shirting fabrics  

- Denim  

- Knits  

- Bottomweight (khaki) fabrics  

- Technical textiles  

- Jeans wear  

- Graphene-based products (in partnership with Directaplus)

Arvind Mills also retails its own brands like:

- Flying Machine  

- Newport

- Excalibur

- Ruf & Tuf

- Creyate 

Arvind Mills, now known as Arvind Limited, is a flagship company of the Lalbhai Group and a leading textile manufacturer in India.The company's financial reports and turnover information are not publicly available. However, in 2018, Arvind Ltd. demerged its branded apparel and engineering business into separate entities for enhanced focus and value addition for the shareholders of the Company.