From sarees to defence: Surat's textile industry boosts self-reliance

Known for its sarees and synthetic fabrics, Gujarat’s Surat is expanding into specialised technical textiles for the defence sector, with manufacturers increasingly producing high-performance fabrics domestically. At the Laxmipati Group, traditional textile manufacturing is evolving to include specialised fabrics designed for defence applications, supporting domestic production, employment generation and India’s push for self-reliance.

Aiding 'Make in India' and Self-Reliance “Earlier, these fabrics were imported. Now, they are being manufactured here, creating employment opportunities and helping industries grow. We are meeting domestic demand and hope to export these fabrics in the future,” said Amit Mittal of the Laxmipati Group.

Sanjay Sarawagi, Managing Director of the group, highlighted the role of Gujarat’s textile policy and government support in promoting industrial growth. “Gujarat has a very good textile policy, and industries have always received strong support. Entrepreneurs receive assistance through various government policies, and proposals are processed promptly, with cooperation from the bureaucracy,” he said.