Alok Industries Ltd, a leading name in India’s textile sector and backed by Reliance Industries Ltd., has entered into a strategic agreement with Rieter India Pvt. Ltd. for the supply and installation of a complete compact spinning system. The signing ceremony took place in Mumbai, highlighting Alok’s ongoing efforts to modernize its operations with cutting-edge technology and strengthen its position as a global supplier of high-quality yarn and textile products.
The state-of-the-art system includes advanced fibre and spinning preparation equipment, fully automated lap transport systems, combing sets, G38 fully electronic ring spinning machines with integrated compacting technology, and Rieter’s flagship X6 winding machine. This end-to-end solution will enable Alok to produce premium combed compact yarn, delivering significant improvements in consistency, productivity and overall process efficiency.
Commenting on the partnership, Harsh Bapna, Chief Executive Officer of Alok Industries, said: “This investment represents a decisive step toward aligning with global benchmarks in quality and operational excellence. The Rieter system brings a new dimension of automation and precision to our spinning operations and empowers our teams to consistently deliver high-performance yarn to the global market.” Speaking at the event, Biji Chacko, Group Chief Operating Officer of Alok Industries, stated: “This partnership with Rieter India reflects our commitment to innovation and operational excellence. The modernization of Unit 4 is not just a technological upgrade — it is a strategic leap toward making our operations smarter, cleaner and globally competitive. It strengthens our capability to deliver consistent, high-quality yarn to our customers across the world.”
With a focus on digitalization and sustainability, the newly integrated machinery supports the adoption of Industry 4.0 standards, enabling smarter operations through advanced digital monitoring, reduced energy consumption and enhanced process control.
Prasanta Deka, Managing Director of Rieter India, sharing his thoughts on the collaboration, said: “We are delighted to work with Alok Industries, a company known for its scale and vision. Our compact spinning technology is designed to meet the evolving needs of leading textile manufacturers, and we are confident this system will contribute meaningfully to Alok’s goals of operational agility and sustainable growth.”
The agreement was formalized in the presence of senior leaders from both organizations, including Harsh Bapna, Chief Executive Officer, Alok Industries Ltd, Biji Chacko, Group Chief Operating Officer, Alok Industries Ltd, Prasanta Deka, Managing Director, Rieter India Pvt. Ltd, and Abhijeet Puranik, Director Sales, Rieter India Pvt. Ltd.
