Kolkata, April 24, 2023.
BSL Limited, a legacy
brand in the textile and suiting industries, has recently launched its first
Cotton Spinning Unit in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India. This addition is expected
to augment the company's revenue by INR250 crores in the forthcoming fiscal
year. The new unit will have a capacity of 30,000 spindles, enabling the
production of 700 tonnes of cotton yarn per month.
Less than a year
ago, the company decided to venture into manufacturing of 100% cotton yarns and
in record time it has set up a cotton yarn spinning facility. BSL Ltd will
offer different counts ranging from 1/20, 1/30, 100% cotton yarn ranging from
Combed yarn, Carded yarn and Siro Spun yarn. These yarns will be offered for
sale commercially, for both export & domestic market.
BSLLtd, is one of
the few Indian companies that can boast of a varied range of products in its
portfolio. Also, the smart manufacturing facility will create employment for
additional 200 people. It is the exclusive supplier of furniture fabrics from
South Asia for IKEA and their products are available in all 450 IKEA stores
globally. The company also has two suitingsbrands, BSL and Geoffrey Hammonds
(GH), catering to the mass market and premium segment respectively. BSL Ltd.
has expanded its product range and offerings, particularly for domestic
customers, with a focus on pure wool and poly wool fabrics, ethnic wear, and
Jacquards. They are paying special attention to the luxury market and have
launched a new brand, GH-Insignia.In case of exports it offers a variety of
suiting fabrics exported to over 55 countries, as well as an exclusive
selection of upholstery fabrics for curtains and upholstery. BSL Ltd. has a
dealer network across India and a strong presence in the market.
Commenting on the expansion, Managing Director, Mr NivedanChuriwal
says, “India has one of the fastest-growing cotton spinning businesses in the
entire world, and there is an extensive market for cotton yarn and other cotton
based products in the country and abroad. This is due to various factors like
the recent China One Plus Policy, strong demand from the Indian and
international markets, an abundant supply of raw materials and production of
high-quality goods by Indian manufacturers. We at BSL Ltd. are confident that
our goals will be met with the help of multiple initiatives such as the newly
established cotton spinning facility, other expansion plans, and with our diverse
portfolio.”