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Mohan Spintex India Limited (MSIL) is an Indian vertically integrated textile manufacturer headquartered in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Founded in 2005 by V. Sudhakar Chowdary, it began production in October 2006 with 14,400 spindles at Vattigudipadu. The company now operates 1,21,488 spindles and 324 air-jet looms, and spins, weaves, processes and stitches its own products – from yarn to finished sheet sets, duvet covers and quilts. It supplies manufacturers such as Welspun and Indo Count, exports to more than 22 countries, and sells in India under its own brand, Astara. Trade press describes it as the second-largest textile company in Andhra Pradesh. (Full article...)
Did you know ...
- ... that MSIL's spinning capacity has grown more than eight-fold since 2006, from 14,400 to 1,21,488 spindles?
- ... that MSIL raises its process steam from rice husk instead of coal, avoiding about 54,444 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year?
- ... that its effluent plant recovers 98% of process water?
- ... that in the Ne count system a higher number means a thinner yarn?
- ... that 45% of MSIL's workforce were women in 2022?
- ... that before founding MSIL, V. Sudhakar Chowdary and a colleague were planning to go into steel, not textiles?
- ... that a German machinery maker presented MSIL's Managing Director with its 10-millionth compact spinning spindle?
In the news
- Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh visits the Mallavalli unit (2026).
- A foundation ceremony is held for MSIL's new corporate office (2026).
- MSIL runs its LEAD leadership development programme (2026).
- Founder and Managing Director V. Sudhakar Chowdary (pictured) is elected Chairman of KRIBHCO (September 2025).
- Mohan's Sri Vijnana Vihara School opens (2025).
Milestones
- 2005 – Mohan Spintex India Limited is incorporated on 11 May.
- 2006 – Production begins at Unit 1, Vattigudipadu, with 14,400 spindles.
- 2008 – Unit 1 reaches 30,000 spindles.
- 2012 – Unit 2, Remalle is inaugurated.
- 2019 – The Mallavalli unit is inaugurated.
- 2022 – A solar power project is inaugurated at Unit 2.
Today's featured picture
An aerial view of one of Mohan Spintex's manufacturing campuses in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. The company's rooftop solar installations total 10.8 MW. Photograph: MSIL Digital Archive
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People
- Vallabhaneni Mohan Rao – Chairman
- V. Sudhakar Chowdary – Founder & Managing Director
- Gottimukkala Ravi Kumar – Whole-Time Director
- Board and management
- Employees and culture
Operations
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