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Gokaldas Exports Strengthens Manufacturing Strategy With Senior Leadership Appointment

• By  Textile Excellence
• March 20, 2026

Sreeja Balachandra has joined Gokaldas Exports Limited as Associate Vice President in Bengaluru, signalling a sharper push towards operational excellence in India’s export focused apparel sector.

She will lead transformation programmes across manufacturing units, focusing on lean systems, process optimisation, and capability development. The move aligns with industry efforts to enhance efficiency amid rising cost pressures and tightening global compliance standards.

India’s apparel exports touched nearly US$ 16 billion in 2025, while productivity gaps versus Bangladesh and Vietnam remain a concern. Experts note that structured manufacturing excellence frameworks can improve efficiency by 15% to 25% across large scale factories.

Balachandra brings extensive experience from Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd. Co., Texport Overseas Pvt. Ltd., Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, and Bhartiya International Limited. She also serves on the advisory board of National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur, strengthening industry academia collaboration.

Balachandra brings extensive experience from Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd. Co., Texport Overseas Pvt. Ltd., Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, and Bhartiya International Limited. She also serves on the advisory board of National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur, strengthening industry academia collaboration.