Arvind’s New Ventures Strengthen Its Position in the UAE and UK

Arvind Limited announced the launch of Arvind Atelier, a wholly owned UAE subsidiary based in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), alongside a new London Design Hub as part of a complementary operating structure to strengthen its presence across the UAE and the UK. The Indian conglomerate — which has businesses spanning textiles, apparel, advanced materials, environmental solutions, telecom and omnichannel commerce — said the London hub will focus on customer engagement, trend insights and product development, while the Sharjah platform will coordinate sourcing, manufacturing integration, logistics management and regional market access.

“This expansion marks an important milestone in Arvind’s global growth journey,” said Punit Lalbhai, Arvind Limited vice chairman. “By bringing design, sourcing and execution closer to key international markets, we are enhancing our ability to deliver speed, flexibility, quality and responsible manufacturing solutions to global brands.”

Context and operational details

• Arvind described the London Design Hub and Sharjah-based Arvind Atelier as a “complementary operating structure,” with distinctly defined roles for design and sourcing.
• Arvind Atelier will operate across denim, casual wear, shirts, knits, sweaters, essentials and activewear, enabling brands to consolidate multiple product categories under a single strategic sourcing partner.
• Rakesh Chadha has been appointed managing director of Arvind Atelier; he brings more than three decades of experience in global apparel sourcing, supply chain management and international business development.
• The London hub also aligns with the anticipated implementation of the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which Arvind says could strengthen bilateral trade opportunities for India’s textile and apparel sector.

The company framed the twin launches as an integrated sourcing and design model meant to serve global brands through a “regionally integrated operating model that combines customer-centric design, agile sourcing and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities” across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the Americas. Arvind highlighted its scale: in fiscal year 2025 the garmenting division produced approximately 37 million pieces, while woven fabric volumes reached approximately 128 million meters. Arvind is among the world’s leading denim manufacturers, with annual denim fabric capacity exceeding 110 million meters.

Arvind’s moves come amid broader corporate expansion: earlier this month Arvind Advanced Materials Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arvind, announced the acquisition of nearly 61 percent stake in Dalco-GFT, a U.S. manufacturer of needle-punched non-woven specialty fabrics. The group’s messaging emphasizes speed, flexibility and responsible manufacturing as selling points for global brands seeking integrated partners across design, sourcing and execution.

Outlook

With a London presence focused on trend and product development and a Sharjah-based sourcing and manufacturing integration hub, Arvind aims to shorten the distance between concept and delivery for international customers. The company’s investments in regional infrastructure, leadership appointments such as Rakesh Chadha and recent acquisitions in advanced materials position Arvind to capitalize on shifting trade ties and sourcing strategies, particularly if the UK–India trade agreement advances as anticipated. For global brands seeking consolidated category sourcing and vertically integrated supply chains, Arvind’s new operating structure intends to offer faster market-responsive product development and expanded regional access.