- Business
- Kitex Garments Limited is a leading manufacturer and exporter of a diverse range of garments headquartered in Kochi, India. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in producing knitted and woven garments including infant wear, children’s wear, innerwear, outerwear, hosiery, shirts, pants, and jackets. Its product portfolio spans men's and women's apparel, leveraging high-quality fabrics such as 100% cotton, polyester blends, polar fleece, microfleece, and flame-retardant fleece. Kitex markets its products globally, with significant exports to the United States under brands including "Little Star," a strategic US brand recently launched in the Indian market.
The company operates through subsidiaries including Kitex Childrenswear Limited and Kitex Apparel Parks Limited, and has a substantial manufacturing footprint with ongoing expansions in Telangana regions Warangal and Sitarampur. Kitex is also developing Kitex USA LLC to bolster its presence in North America. The firm is undertaking a major capacity expansion with a capital expenditure plan exceeding ₹3,300 crore aimed at scaling production and achieving annual revenues projected up to ₹5,000 crore at full capacity.
Recent notable corporate developments include the Board of Directors' approval of the acquisition and merger of Kitex Childrenswear Limited into Kitex Garments Limited to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and consolidate its business structure. The company has also increased its authorized share capital to support long-term funding requirements for expansion and growth initiatives. These changes reflect Kitex's strategic focus on product portfolio diversification, capacity augmentation, and geographic expansion to mitigate trade uncertainties and tariffs impacting exports. Kitex continues to target infant and children’s wear markets prominently while expanding offerings in inner and outerwear segments globally.