India's Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh Reviews Welspun's Anjar Complex in Gujarat

India's Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh visited Welspun World's manufacturing complex in Anjar, in Gujarat's Kutch district, reviewing production from spinning through to towels and bedsheets. B2B Marketplace reported the visit, citing a Ministry of Textiles press release.

Singh Reviews Welspun's Anjar Value Chain

Singh expressed satisfaction after seeing the fully integrated value chain developed within a single campus, along with modern production technology and facilities aligned with global quality standards, according to the ministry. The minister appreciated Welspun India's focus on green manufacturing, water recycling and the conservation of natural resources in an arid region such as Kutch.

Singh said the industrial complex, developed amid greenery, brings the concept of "A Manufacturing Facility in a Garden" to life and shows how industrial progress and environmental protection can move together. He also planted a sapling on the premises and conveyed a message on environmental protection, natural-resource conservation and building a green future.

"Trees are an invaluable heritage of the planet, their protection and preservation are a collective responsibility, and every section of society should play an active role in protecting nature," Singh said. He added that to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Developed India, environmental balance, sustainable manufacturing and the judicious use of natural resources are as essential as modern industrial development.

Welspun's Towel Capacity and Global Reach

Welspun India is a publicly listed Indian home textile manufacturer and retailer, operating the world's largest single-roof towel facility in Gujarat and supplying bed, bath, flooring and advanced textile products to retailers, hospitality chains and consumers across more than 50 countries, according to akta.pro company records. The same records show Welspun Home Solutions Limited virtually inaugurated its terry towel manufacturing plant in Anjar in December 2025, with the Chief Minister of Gujarat presiding over the event.

The records also list licensing agreements for Christy England, Martha Stewart and Wimbledon Championship products, and rank Welspun as the number one home textiles supplier to the USA by Home Textiles Today. Welspun was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Mumbai.

Keyur Parekh's Expanded Role

Welspun appointed Keyur Parekh as a Whole-time Director for a five-year term through May 31, 2031, while retaining his role as CEO of Global Business, according to the same records. The appointment formalises oversight of worldwide sales, marketing and supply chain across Home Textiles, Advanced Textiles and Flooring.