Facility Overview
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Arvind Limited's state-of-the-art greenfield garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on October 25, 2026. The inauguration was attended by Smt. Anandiben Patel (Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh), Shri Yogi Adityanath (Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh), senior government officials, and industry leaders.
Investment and Capacity Details
- Total investment: Approximately ₹150 crore
- Land area: 5.5 acres
- Built-up area: Approximately 65,000 sq. ft.
- Revenue potential: ₹250 crore
- Employment generation: Over 1,000 people, predominantly women
- Product focus: Essential knitwear products
Technological Features
- Advanced automated sewing technologies
- Equipped with advanced automated production systems
- Designed to enhance productivity and ensure consistent quality
- Supports scalable manufacturing operations
Strategic Importance
- Arvind's first manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh
- Represents strategic direction of vertical integration
- Will forward integrate Arvind's in-house manufactured knitted fabric
- Expected to enhance share of wallet with existing customers and increase stickiness
- Strengthens basket of offering to European and UK markets following recently signed FTAs
- Adds much-needed garment manufacturing capacity to India's textile landscape
Social and Economic Impact
- Significant employment generation with focus on women workforce (Nari Shakti)
- Expected multiplier impact through local employment generation
- Local sourcing of goods and services
- Secondary impact on ecosystem through reverse migration of workforce
- Contribution to skill development in the region
- Support for ancillary economic activity across supply chains, logistics, and local services
Infrastructure and Sustainability
- Modern manufacturing hub with focus on efficiency, sustainability, and workforce welfare
- Dedicated worker hostels established to support employees
- Plans to further expand residential infrastructure as operations grow
Management Commentary
Mr. Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman: Highlighted the Lalbhai Group's 130-year journey since 1897, closely intertwined with India's industrial progress. Emphasized the institution-building vision of Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai and commitment to enterprises that contribute to economic growth, employment generation, and nation-building.
Mr. Punit Lalbhai, Vice Chairman: Noted India's inflection point in apparel manufacturing journey, citing strong textile value chain, skilled workforce, and growing global demand for diversified sourcing. Emphasized need for sustained investments in capacity, productivity, sustainability, and workforce development.
Mr. Kulin Lalbhai, Vice Chairman: Highlighted Uttar Pradesh's emergence as an attractive manufacturing destination due to focus on infrastructure development, industrial growth, connectivity, and skill creation. Positioned the state to play a pivotal role in strengthening India's manufacturing ecosystem.
Regional Development Impact
The project is expected to contribute significantly to the economic development of Varanasi and Uttar Pradesh, reinforcing the state's emergence as a preferred destination for textile and apparel manufacturing.