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- Gokaldas Exports Limited (GOKEX.NS) is an India-based apparel manufacturer and exporter specializing in the design, development, and production of knitted and woven garments for men, women, and children. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, trousers, shorts, dresses, skirts, blouses, shirts, and sportswear; it provides end-to-end value-added services such as fabric sourcing, pattern making, cutting, sewing, embroidery, printing, washing, finishing, and quality assurance. Gokaldas Exports serves leading international fashion brands and retailers as a key supplier in the fast fashion and casual wear segments, with manufacturing facilities primarily in India and operations focused on export markets in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company operates through multiple subsidiaries including Gokaldas Images (Private) Limited and NSL Apparels (Private) Limited, which support its integrated production capabilities. In recent developments, Gokaldas Exports completed the acquisition of Matrix Clothing Private Limited in fiscal year 2023, expanding its production capacity and market reach; it also formed a strategic partnership with a major global retailer in 2024 to launch sustainable apparel lines using eco-friendly fabrics, alongside securing a INR 500 crore funding round from institutional investors to fuel capacity enhancements and automation initiatives.