KPRMILL

Company Overview

Name: KPR Mills Limited Headquarters: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Founded: 1984 (incorporated as KPR Cotton Mills, later merged into KPR Mills Ltd.) Chairman: K.P. Ramasamy (the name KPR comes from him) Business Segments: Yarn Fabrics Garments Sugar & Ethanol Green Power KPR is one of the largest vertically integrated textile manufacturers in India, controlling the entire value chain — from cotton to ready-made garments. 3. Business Segments in Detail a) Yarn Manufacturing Over 4 lakh spindles and advanced machinery. Produces high-quality compact, combed, and melange yarns. Supplies both domestic and global garment manufacturers. Consistent demand due to India’s strong positioning in the cotton industry. b) Fabric Production One of the largest capacities in knitted fabric production. Specializes in cotton and blended fabrics. High degree of automation ensures global standards. c) Garmenting Flagship division of KPR. Produces over 125 million garments annually. Supplies to leading international brands in Europe and the US. Employs a large women workforce, creating strong social impact. d) Sugar & Ethanol Diversified into sugar to mitigate textile cyclicality. Operates sugar mills and ethanol plants in Karnataka. Ethanol production has become a strong revenue stream after government’s ethanol blending program. Integrated model: sugar by-products → ethanol → green power generation. e) Green Power Operates windmills and co-gen plants. Significant part of energy needs met by renewable power. Supports sustainability and reduces cost pressures. 4. Global Presence KPR Mills exports to more than 60 countries, with Europe accounting for a significant share. Key Markets: UK, US, Italy, Germany, France, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka. Clients: Leading global apparel brands (names often undisclosed due to confidentiality).