Kitex Garments Limited is a garment manufacturer, knows for being a leader in the kidswear segment. Based in Kerala, it is one of the largest textile companies in South India. The company was founded in 1968 by MC Jabob. Kitex Garments headquarters are in Kizhakkambalam in Ernakulam. In fact the name Kitex is a shorter form of Kizhakkambalam Textiles.
Kitex Garments Limited is listed on both the National Stock Exchange and the BSE. The company got listed in the year 1995.
The market capitalisation of Kitex Ltd stood at over ₹1,600 crore as of February 28, 2024. Kitex share price has surged over 127% in the last three years.
Business operations
Kitex Garments Limited has its primary manufacturing plant at Kizhakkambalam near Kochi and manufactures over 4 lakh units daily. The company is building a new manufacturing plant in Warangal, Telangana. Another facility is planned for Sitamampur, Telangana, which will make a total of three manufacturing sites for the company. Kitex Garments’ products are widely accessible for purchase at top-tier retail stores globally and through numerous online platforms across Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Liberia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, UAE and USA.
Kitex Garments operates as a fully export-focused enterprise and serves conglomerates in the markets of the United States and Europe. Amazon, Target, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Carters, Buy-Buy Baby, Ross Stores are some of the leading brands from the company’s clientele.
In addition to Kitex Garments Limited's corporate brand, the company introduced its own 'Little Star' brand to the US market several years ago. Kitex Garments Limited has a tie-up with Lamaze Organic Baby-Wear. The joint venture offers a comprehensive selection of styles that range from bodysuits, overalls, pants and sleepwear.
Kitex Garments Limited creates knitted clothing for babies and young children. The company produces special knitted underwear with added value for adults. The company has put in place in-house knitting and processing facilities. It has facilities with sizable embroidery and screen-printing setups. The company uses reactive dyes for solid print products and pigment dyes for its printed products.
Kitex Financial Highlights
- Revenue: Kitex reported revenue of ₹719.28 crore in FY26 vs ₹1,001.34 crore in FY25. It showed a decrease of 28.17% on a yearly basis.
- Operating Profit: Kitex reported an operating profit of ₹8.40 crore in FY26 vs ₹189.54 crore in FY25. It showed a decrease of 95.57% on a year-on-year basis.
- Net Profit: Kitex reported a net loss of ₹13.21 crore in FY26 vs ₹135.75 crore in FY25. It showed a decrease of 109.73% on a yearly basis.
Kitex Quarterly Result Highlights
- Kitex reported revenue of ₹166.07 crore in Jun 2026, compared with ₹200.37 crore in Mar 2026, representing a decrease of 17.12% on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis.
- Kitex reported an operating loss of ₹13.35 crore in Jun 2026, compared with ₹5.13 crore in Mar 2026, representing a decrease of 160.23% on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis.
- Kitex reported a loss of ₹17.12 crore in Jun 2026, compared with ₹9.29 crore in Mar 2026, reflecting a decrease of 84.28% on a QoQ basis.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Kitex stood at ₹0.30 during Jun 2026.
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