Manufacturing Excellence, Cutting-Edge, and Vertically Integrated
As
India's largest apparel manufacturer, we manage the entire process from spinning to finished garment. Our
state-of-the-art mills craft woven and knitted fabric with premium cotton fiber and materials from reputable
suppliers to ensure speed, quality, and responsibility.
Shahi Exports, founded in 1974 by Mrs. Sarla Ahuja, has grown from a single sewing machine operation to India's largest apparel exporter over five decades. We operate 50+ facilities across 8 Indian states, and we employ over 100,000 people, 70% of whom are women.
Our vertical integration and strong commitment to ethics and sustainability position us as a preferred global manufacturing partner.
1974
Sarla Ahuja began a home-based business, empowering women to work from home with 15-20 machines. This led to Shahi opening its first factory in Ranjeet Nagar, Delhi.
1988
Shahi's first Bengaluru factory was set up with 300 machines and 500 workers shortly after, a second unit was established in Bommanahalli.
1993
Shahi set up its first corporate office at Okhla, Delhi, in 1993, which was moved to Faridabad, Haryana, in 2000.
1996
The first mill, Sarla Fabrics Ltd. (SFL), was set up in Ghaziabad, with a weaving capacity of 1.2 million and a processing capacity of 3.6 million meters per month.
2000
Built our first internal laboratory. Now, the laboratory conducts performance testing and color approvals following the international test standards for 15+ brands. This reduces garment lead times with faster quality approvals.
2001
Shahi expanded its product range from wovens to knits, starting a specialized Knits Division. Within a few years of this expansion, Shahi was incorporated as a private limited company.
2005
Segmented wovens operation into the Ladies Specialty Division (LSD) & the Men and Bottoms (MNB) for diverse product range.
2007
Shahi becomes the first company to pilot Gap Inc.'s Personal Advancement and Career Enhancement (P.A.C.E.) program. The program ran for 16 years across our factories, empowering women by training them in soft skills like communication, time and stress management, and financial literacy. Gap Inc. P.A.C.E is now a part of RISE: Reimagining Industry to Support Equality.
2010
Launched the first denim. Today, Shahi has grown into India's largest denim production operation, manufacturing 12 million units annually.
2012
The Knits Processing Division (KPD) was established in Shivamogga, Karnataka. The unit runs on 96% renewable electricity and has Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facilities. KPD became one of the first mills to achieve YESS Foundational Level Conformance in 2024. Shahi became one of the first to adopt the HIGG FEM standard and Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) program.
2014
Our founder believed in the power of skill training to transform lives. Shahi became a strategic stakeholder in the Textile Sector Skills Council and schemes like the Deen Dayal Grameen Kaushal Yojana under the Ministry of Rural Development.
2017
Shahi incubated Good Business Lab (GBL), a nonprofit focused on improving workers' lives by addressing key areas like female labor, skill gaps, work environments, and holistic health.
2018
Established two solar power plants in Karnataka, with capacities of 32 MW and 52 MW, respectively.
2021
Became first Indian woven manufacturer to be awarded Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold for the 'Arth' collection. We established our first migrant support center in Bengaluru.
2022
The first Sustainability Report was launched, introducing the Responsible for People and Planet framework. We entered a Value Chain Agreement with AltMat, an Alternative Materials Science company that converts agricultural residues into high-performing natural materials called Altag.
2024
Formed a joint venture with Little King Global, a leading Taiwanese premier synthetic sportswear fabric manufacturer, to establish a state-of-the-art processing unit for synthetic performance fabrics in Shivamogga and Karnataka.
We hire top talent across various roles, including Operations Managers, Marketing Specialists, Industrial Designers, Business Analysts, Environmental Sustainability Experts, HR Professionals, and more. Our offices in Bengaluru and Delhi NCR promote innovation and growth. At Shahi, we offer continuous learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and thrive in the industry.
Senior Designer,
Ladies Speciality Division
I’ve been with the organization for seven years and value its collaborative culture and encouragement of creative, commercially strong thinking. Working with global brands has strengthened my skills and confidence, and the supportive, open leadership makes it a truly inspiring place to grow. I’m proud to be part of Shahi Exports and highly recommend it as a workplace that nurtures talent and innovation.
We offer diverse training programs tailored to employees’ needs, including leadership, management, technical, and soft skills. Our Leadership Development wing nurtures upcoming and high-potential leaders at corporate offices, while the Organizational Development technical team supports factories in implementing specialized projects to improve output, quality, agility, systems, and processes. The Shahi Academy in Bengaluru, drives these initiatives to enhance growth and performance.
Assistant General Manager,
Marketing, Men’s Bottoms and Denims
My journey has been one of continuous learning and growth, strengthening my communication, problem-solving, and time management skills while building resilience and strong professional values. At Shahi, passionate employees are truly supported and encouraged to grow and advance in their roles.
DGM
Finance & Accounts
A journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step, they say. For me, that step was Shahi Exports, where my journey found its way.
For those wonderful years, I have learned, grown and stood strong.
With great leaders and teammates who helped me all along.
I am proud of how far we have come and all that we have achieved.
Thank you to everyone who supported and believed.
Understanding that many of our workers had never been formally employed before, we have created an illustrated employee handbook in four local languages. This provides simple information for employees to easily understand their rights, responsibilities and benefits at the workplace.
Investing in a future where everyone thrives economically through skill development and opportunity.
Honesty and transparency are the cornerstones of our relationships, both internal and external.
Actively minimising our environmental footprint, through innovation and responsible practices.
Ability to swiftly adapt to evolving demands and stay ahead of industry trends.
Commitment to excellence in everything - materials, finished products, and customer experience.
Giving back to the communities we operate in, and creating a positive social impact.
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