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- Eastern Silk Industries Limited is a Kolkata-based textile manufacturer and exporter specializing in silk yarn, fabrics, and made-ups. Founded in 1946, the company produces a wide range of silk products including furnishing fabrics such as plain, embroidery, patch, weaves, embossing, jacquards, dobbies, and double width fabrics; fashion accessories including fashion fabrics, scarves, laces, belts, and embroidered fabrics; and home furnishings like cushion covers. It manufactures silk yarns of various counts (from 20's to 240's) and offers traditional handwoven, hand-embroidered, yarn-dyed, printed, dobbies, jacquards, and machine embroidery fabrics using various silk types including Mulberry, Tussar, Eri, and Muga. The company serves markets in the United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Canada, European Union, New Zealand, Australia, Scandinavia, and EFFTA countries.
Recent major changes include the extinguishment of the existing share capital and the issuance of new share capital pursuant to a resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kolkata Bench in January 2024, resulting in a new ownership structure with Baumann Dekor Private Limited as the successful resolution applicant. The company underwent significant leadership restructuring with the appointment of new directors in March 2024 under the approved resolution plan. Eastern Silk Industries continues to modernize its operations, focusing on innovation and competitiveness through advanced weaving technologies such as Jacquard, Dobby, and luxury velvet weaving systems. The company strives to expand its export performance aligned with the growth in the total Indian textile export market.
The company operates primarily in the textile manufacturing and export industry, targeting fashion and furnishing fabric markets worldwide. It holds a prominent position as a leading exporter of silk fabrics from India, emphasizing product quality, technological advancement, and maintaining a diversified product portfolio across multiple silk varieties. The headquarters is located in Kolkata, India. This comprehensive profile reflects Eastern Silk Industries Limited's core business activities, product range, geographical footprint, and the latest strategic and operational developments as of 2025.