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ABOUT
Located in Behrampura, Ahmedabad, Danoo Textile Processing Company is involved in processing the raw fabric and screen printing it during the later stages. The Company was established in 1923 by the Ahmedji family.As of now, Yasin Ahmedji is the owner of the Textile unit. The fabric that they manufacture mainly goes into further processing for manufacturing interior products such as bedsheets and pillow covers. Some fabrics are also used to manufacture baby care products such as blankets.
THE FORGOTTEN MANCHESTER
The textile industry of the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat in India dates back to the 19th century, when the city and the industry was established under the British raj. Textile mills employed thousands of people from across the state, and the cotton garments manufactured were exported across the world. The prosperity of the industry was the mainstay of the city’s economy. It was called the Manchester of India.
Unprofitable Giants: Matters have reached a stage where the survival of composite mills (combining the functions of spinning, weaving and processing under one roof) is in doubt. Cotton mills are incurring huge losses essentially because the weaving units have become a costly proposition.
