From Farm to Finished: Milan Group India's Sustainable Journey

Nain Narsinh, Managing Director, Milan Group India, speaks on organic cotton, global ambitions, and an upcoming IPO

Established in 1991, Milan Group India has quietly built a formidable presence in the textile landscape — one that spans raw fibre to ready garments, and now reaches beyond domestic borders. At a recent textile exhibition, Managing Director Nain Narsinh spoke with Textile Value Chain about the company's evolving product portfolio, its sustainability commitments, and what lies ahead.

Rooted in Organic Cotton

At the heart of Milan Group's operations is a deep engagement with the farming community. "We are working with more than 17,000 farmers," says Narsinh. "We are training them for organic — OEKO-TEX® organic cotton." This farm-level integration ensures traceability and quality control from the very first step, a differentiator that has helped Milan build credibility in both national and international markets.

The group's two ultra-modern manufacturing units produce 1,500 tonnes of grey yarn (ring and open-end), 400 tonnes of knitted fabric, and 2,00,000 garment pieces every month — output that reflects both scale and operational discipline.

Cotton's Enduring Edge

On the question of cotton's relevance in an era of synthetic alternatives, Narsinh is unequivocal. "Cotton is a natural fibre. Synthetic and polyester fibres have their own market, but they cannot take over the natural fibre market." The appeal, he notes, is straightforward: "It is soft, it is good for skin health — cotton always has the upper hand compared to synthetic fibres and polyesters."

Diversifying the Portfolio

While cotton remains the anchor, Milan Group has broadened its fibre basket considerably. The company now works with recycled polyester, linen, and blended fabrics — including viscose-modal and cotton-modal constructions. On the yarn side, the portfolio covers ring yarn, open-end yarn, dyed yarn, knitted fabric, and TFO yarns, serving both knit and woven segments.

Garments, too, are an expanding frontier. "We are now manufacturing up to menswear in garments," Narsinh notes, adding that the company plans to steadily add more finished products across garments and fabrics.

A Global Outlook and a BSE Listing on the Horizon

Milan Group's ambitions are clearly outward-looking. "We are already going globally now," says Narsinh, signalling that international markets are no longer aspirational but operational. The domestic market, meanwhile, holds its own promise. "For the Indian market, demand is eventually going to increase — the population is so high. Comparatively, other countries have various challenges, but India is a peaceful country, so it is always going to be in demand."

On the growth roadmap, perhaps the most significant development is imminent: "Currently, we are listed on the BSE for an IPO. Slowly and gradually, we are going to increase our production capacity as well as our products." The listing signals a new phase of structured expansion, underpinned by investor confidence in the brand's fundamentals.

Exhibition Takeaway

Reflecting on the exhibition experience, Narsinh was enthusiastic. "It is really fantastic — compared to last year, I think the stalls have increased this year." For those who missed it, his message was simple: make it a point to visit next time.