India, 22nd February 2023: Welspun India Limited, the global leader in home textiles has unveiled an advanced textiles facility comprising of a state-of-the-art high speed line for manufacturing Spunlace nonwovens in Chandanvelly, Telangana. The facility has been launched under its subsidiary WAMIL (Welspun Advanced Material India Limited) and was inaugurated by Shri. K. T. Rama Rao, Hon’ble minister for Industries & Commerce, MA&UD, IT E&C, Telangana State.
With this investment of Rs. 500 crores, Welspun becomes the largest producer of Spunlace nonwovens in India with a total annual capacity of 27,000 MT. This facility is Welspun’s second investment in the same vicinity after setting up a flooring facility valued at Rs. 1500 crores two years ago. Welspun was one of the first investors in Chandanvelly and this facility stands as a testament to Welspun’s belief in Telangana’s capability of supporting businesses. Telangana was ranked first in ‘Ease Of Doing Business’ in 2022.
The plant will manufacture Spunlace nonwovens which is used in categories like hygiene application, family care, industrial & more, products that are used by individuals in their daily lives. The new plant will also support the Group’s new vision of ‘Har Ghar Se Har Dil Tak Welspun’ according to which, the Welspun Group wants to touch lives of end consumers through the businesses in their portfolio.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Dipali Goenka, Jt. MD & CEO, Welspun India said, “The new facility will not only strengthen the growing portfolio of Welspun, but also create 12,000+ direct & indirect jobs that will benefit the surrounding communities of Chandanvelly. At Welspun, our investments are decided based on a holistic view of providing quality products and enriching the lives of people.”
About Welspun India Limited:
Welspun India Ltd (WIL), part of $2.3 Bn Welspun Group, is a global leader in Home Textiles. With a distribution network in more than 50 countries and world class manufacturing facilities in India, Welspun is strategic partners with top global retailers. By adapting to agile and flexible work structure, embracing efficient working capital management and expanding their current market segments, Welspun endeavors to create value for their stakeholders at each step. Welspun India has chosen to adopt a holistic ESG approach with an aim to propel well-being of all their stakeholders at each stage of their operations. The company aims to drive a powerful positive impact on the back of a strategic map to advance systematically on the path of sustainable development. WIL is driven by its differentiation strategy based on Branding, Innovation and Sustainability.