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Kitex Garments Ltd

Kitex Garments Limited, headquartered in Kerala, India, is a world-leading manufacturer of infant and children's apparel, with its core business focused on Kids & Baby Clothing, particularly babywear (7.1). As the world's second-largest producer of garments for ages 0-24 months, the company operates a vertically integrated model controlling the entire chain from cotton processing, spinning, and fa

IndiaEst. 199214K+NSE : KITEX

Business Nature

In-house production plus OEM/ODM plus brand licensing plus vertically integrated manufacturer

Core Business Areas

Company: Kitex | Field: Core Kids & Baby Clothing - Absolutely Core Research Category Over 90% of Kitex's global revenue comes from this category, establishing it as the world's leading producer of infant onesies. Infant Clothing 0-24 months: [Core Business] Core Products: Bodysuits, Rompers, One-piece Baby Garments, Onesies, Newborn Gift Sets, Sleep Sacks. Advantage: Kitex operates fully automated one-piece baby garment production lines with daily output reaching into the hundreds of thousands. Children's Clothing 2-12 years: [Involved] Primarily focuses on preschool children 2-5 years, the Toddler stage with T-shirts, pajama sets, and leggings. Involvement in older children's apparel for ages 6-12 is limited.

Industry Rankings

1Manufacturer Rankings in the Kids & Baby Clothing Industry

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1Manufacturer Rankings in the Kids & Baby Clothing Industry

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Corporate Report

# Kitex Garments Limited – Executive Summary Kitex Garments Limited is a vertically integrated Indian textile and apparel manufacturer headquartered in Kerala, founded in 1992. The company is the world's second-largest producer of infant clothing (0–24 months), operating as an OEM/ODM while also developing its own brands, including Little Star and the licensed Lamaze brand. Kitex is publicly traded on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE: KITEX) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 521248). Its production spans the entire supply chain from cotton processing and spinning to weaving and garment assembly. In fiscal year 2024–25, Kitex reported revenues of approximately 98.28 billion rupees (~$118 million USD), with projections exceeding 100 billion rupees for the full 2025 calendar year. However, profitability declined due to expansion costs, with Q3/Q4 2025 and Q3 FY 2025-26 showing losses of roughly 170 million rupees per quarter. This was attributed to rising raw material costs, high depreciation charges from new facilities, and shifting U.S. replenishment cycles. The

Quick Facts

Headquarters

Kerala

Founded

1992

Employees

14K+

Listing

Publicly Listed