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Textile Maker Arvind Expands Capacity Amid Strong Demand
10 Nov
Summary
- Arvind resumes cautious capacity expansion due to strong demand
- Company focuses on improving efficiency and pushing volumes to counter tariffs
- Expects to make up for margin pressure through operational gains and order flow
As of November 10th, 2025, Arvind Ltd, an Ahmedabad-based textile manufacturer, has been focusing on improving efficiency and pushing volumes to counter the impact of global tariffs. According to Vice Chairman Punit Lalbhai, the company has resumed cautious investments in capacity expansion due to good demand in the US, other geographies, and especially in India.
Lalbhai acknowledged that the current market is very challenging due to the implementation of most tariffs. However, the company has been able to offset the tariff impact through a strong push on cost and efficiency measures. While facing some margin pressure, Arvind expects to make up for it through operational gains and a stronger order flow, particularly in the second half of the year, which is usually stronger.
Looking ahead, the company is also optimistic about the potential benefits of the UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which could help Arvind double its business in the region. Lalbhai stated that up to 10% of the company's volumes could come from the UK in the future, up from the current 4-5%. The FTA's benefits are expected to take effect next year.
