What we do Rajapalayam Mills Limited manufactures cotton yarn and fabrics, leveraging windmill-generated electricity for captive use, with a focus on high-quality yarn and value-added textile products. |
Founded in 1,936 |
Market share A key player in Indian textile spinning and fabric manufacturing with recognized export-oriented mills serving global markets, including Japan. |
Problem solved It addresses demand for diversified, high-quality cotton yarn and fabrics while reducing energy costs through sustainable wind power use. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves textile manufacturers, garment producers, domestic and international brands in B2B and export markets, including Japan and global fabric importers. |
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Our journey and innovations Established in 1936, expanded with export-oriented spinning mills, modernized technology under TUF scheme, and integrated fabric manufacturing with wind power generation. |
Where we operate Primarily India with exports to Japan and other international markets, supported by wind power projects in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. |
Top products or what we offer Cotton yarn (including value-added types like mercerized, mélange, core yarn) and woven fabrics produced on advanced looms with finishing capacity for 50,000 meters/day. |
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Raw materials needed Cotton (domestic and imported high-quality varieties) is the primary raw material for yarn and fabric production. |
Raw materials supplier Sourced globally, including domestic Indian cotton and imported extra long staple cotton, enhanced by duty-free imports for premium segments. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is primarily recurring from textile sales and wind power generation for captive consumption, though sensitive to cotton price cycles. |
Our industry position Strong domestic presence with expanding export footprint, integrating sustainable energy to improve competitiveness in textile manufacturing. |
Financial highlights Revenue ₹898.48 crores; Operating Profit ₹98.82 crores; Net Profit ₹17.05 crores for FY2024-25; investments in capacity expansion and modernization ongoing. |
Geographical revenue split Revenue largely from India with significant exports to Japan and other countries; wind power contributes as captive consumption. |
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Whats driving growth Growth driven by product diversification, fabric unit expansion, technology modernization, and sustainable energy use reducing costs. |
Our future plans Enhance fabric capacity, invest in modern spinning machinery, expand sustainable power generation, and strengthen export-oriented production. |
Our green promise Committed to sustainability via wind power generation, water recycling, zero-liquid-discharge, and energy-efficient textile manufacturing processes. |
Our people and values Employs over 5,000 employees with focus on human resource development and safety compliance fostering a skilled workforce. |
Key challenges ahead Volatile cotton prices, geopolitical risks affecting export costs, rising finance costs, and maintaining profitability amid industry cyclicality. |
Interesting facts Possesses 35.15 MW wind power capacity supplying 50% of energy needs; first in region to adopt multiple technological upgrades under govt schemes. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates raw material volatility by diverse sourcing; focuses on value-added products and sustainable energy to maintain margins and competitive edge. |
