Epic Group Launches $100 Million Garment Manufacturing Unit in Odisha, India
Epic Group opens first India garment unit with $100 million investment
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Epic Group, a Hong Kong-based apparel company, has inaugurated its first manufacturing unit in India at the Kalibeti industrial estate in Khurda district, Odisha. The $100 million facility, designed to be net-zero carbon and water, aims to create approximately 10,000 jobs, predominantly for women, and will produce 20 million garments annually for international brands.
- 01Epic Group's new facility in Odisha represents a $100 million investment.
- 02The plant is India's first fully net-zero carbon and water garment production facility.
- 03It is expected to create around 10,000 jobs, with a focus on women employment.
- 04The facility will manufacture 20 million garments annually for global brands.
- 05The project has received funding support from the International Finance Corporation.
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Epic Group, a global apparel manufacturer based in Hong Kong, has opened its first garment production unit in India at the Kalibeti industrial estate in Khurda district, Odisha, with an investment of $100 million. This facility, known as the Trimetro manufacturing campus, is notable for being India's first fully net-zero carbon and net-zero water garment production site. It aims to generate approximately 10,000 jobs, with nearly 80% of the workforce expected to be women. The campus spans 40 acres and features 32 production lines across two complexes, making it the largest production unit for Epic Group in India. The facility is designed to produce 20 million garments annually for leading international brands, positioning Odisha as a significant player in the global textile supply chain. Epic Group chairman Ranjan Mahtani emphasized the commitment to sustainable manufacturing and women's employment, stating that the project serves as a model for responsible industrialization. The facility integrates renewable energy sources and advanced machinery to minimize carbon emissions. The project has also received a $100 million financing package from the International Finance Corporation to support its sustainable initiatives and regional expansion plans.
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The establishment of the Trimetro manufacturing campus is expected to boost local employment, particularly for women, and enhance Odisha's position in the global textile market.
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