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Garden Silk Bets On Integration, Sustainability And Capacity Expansion To Drive Next Growth Phase

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 20, 2026

Garden Silk Mills is strengthening its position in India's polyester value chain through vertical integration, renewable energy adoption and strategic capacity expansion, according to Amitava Banerjee, Chief Executive Officer of Garden Silk Mills Private Limited. Speaking to Textile Excellence during Bharat Tex 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Banerjee said the company's integrated manufacturing model, spanning raw materials to polyester yarn, fabrics and finished products through its sister company Garden Silk Fashions, enables faster response to changing fashion trends, better cost optimisation and greater supply chain resilience. He added that the company's dependence on domestic raw materials has also helped shield operations from recent global supply disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.

Banerjee expects India's recently concluded Free Trade Agreements with the United Kingdom and the European Union to create fresh opportunities for polyester yarn manufacturers by boosting exports of fabrics and garments. He noted that while Garden Silk remains primarily focused on the domestic market, the company is well positioned to support export oriented customers with high quality speciality yarns.

Sustainability remains central to the company's long term strategy. Garden Silk is transitioning its manufacturing operations from fossil fuel based power to a hybrid renewable energy system combining solar and wind power, increasing renewable energy consumption from around 6 MW to more than 40 MW. The company has also established a Centre of Excellence dedicated to circular economy, recycling and product innovation while collaborating with IIT Delhi on advanced textile recycling research.

Garden Silk is simultaneously expanding its manufacturing footprint through investments in advanced spinning technology, specialty polyester yarns and future capacity additions. Banerjee revealed that the company is planning another major investment of nearly Rs 3,000 crore to convert additional polymer capacity into higher value yarn production. He also highlighted the upcoming MCPI and Indian Oil Corporation joint venture at Bhadrak, Odisha, which is expected to accelerate downstream textile investments in eastern India. According to Banerjee, India's expanding trade partnerships, coupled with the China Plus One sourcing strategy, present a historic opportunity for the country's polyester industry to emerge as a globally competitive manufacturing hub.

Amitava Banerjee, Chief Executive Officer of Garden Silk Mills Private Limited expects India's recently concluded Free Trade Agreements with the United Kingdom and the European Union to create fresh opportunities for polyester yarn manufacturers by boosting exports of fabrics and garments. He noted that while Garden Silk remains primarily focused on the domestic market, the company is well positioned to support export oriented customers with high quality speciality yarns.