The Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaleen Toshniwal as its new Chairman, effective 30th March 2025. He succeeds Shri Bhadresh Dodhia, the outgoing Chairman.
MATEXIL, functioning under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is dedicated to promoting the exports of manmade fibre textiles and technical textiles, including fibres, yarns, fabrics, made-ups, and home textiles.
Shaleen Toshniwal brings with him over 23 years of extensive experience in the textiles and clothing sector. He currently serves as the Joint Managing Director of Banswara Syntex Ltd., where he oversees the company’s exports of yarn, fabrics, and garments, along with handling human resources and general management. His deep domain expertise spans dyed synthetic spinning, woven and knitted fabric production, and garment manufacturing.
In 2023, Toshniwal launched One Mlle, a direct-to-consumer, digital-first brand offering ready-to-wear apparel. An alumnus of Bentley College, Waltham, USA, he holds a degree in Management.
Shri Toshniwal has been an active member of the Committee of Administration of MATEXIL since 2015 and has contributed significantly through his association with several Sub-Committees of the Council. He has also served as the Vice Chairman of MATEXIL for the past two years, playing a pivotal role in steering the Council’s strategic direction.
Speaking on the leadership transition, Bhadresh Dodhia, Immediate Past Chairman of MATEXIL, stated, “Toshniwal’s expertise, vision, and leadership will undoubtedly play a vital role in driving the growth of exports across the entire value chain of manmade fibre textiles and technical textiles.”
With Shaleen Toshniwal at the helm, MATEXIL is poised to strengthen its efforts in enhancing India’s position as a key player in the global manmade and technical textiles market.
