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Raysil Sees Strong Growth In Viscose Filament Yarn, Advances Lyocell Innovation

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 15, 2026

India's viscose filament yarn market has nearly doubled over the past decade, driven by rising demand for premium ethnic wear, according to Shailendra Pandey, Joint President, Marketing and Business Development, VFY, Grasim Industries. Speaking to Textile Excellence at Bharat Tex 2026 in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Pandey said domestic consumption has increased from nearly 60,000 tonnes in 2017 to around 110,000 tonnes, reflecting growing consumer preference for natural origin fibres offering superior drape, softness and comfort.

Grasim, India's only viscose filament yarn producer, currently operates an annual capacity of around 50,000 tonnes and plans phased capacity expansion to meet future demand. Pandey noted that low priced imports, particularly from China, continue to challenge domestic manufacturers despite robust market growth. He also highlighted the company's progress in developing Lyocell filament yarn, a next generation sustainable fibre offering higher strength and improved processing performance. Grasim has successfully completed laboratory development and is now establishing a pilot facility, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability and advanced fibre technologies.

Pandey noted that low priced imports, particularly from China, continue to challenge domestic manufacturers despite robust market growth. He also highlighted the company's progress in developing Lyocell filament yarn, a next generation sustainable fibre offering higher strength and improved processing performance. Grasim has successfully completed laboratory development and is now establishing a pilot facility, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability and advanced fibre technologies.