AgenciesSuchita Oswal Jain, vice-chairman and joint MD of Vardhman Textiles, is the epitome of grit, vigour and determination. At the forefront of one of the country’s leading textile conglomerates manufacturing yarns, fabrics, acrylic fibres, threads and garments, she is considered a trailblazer and an inspiration.
Jain joined the company in her early 20s, at a time when few women were in positions of power. With the economy opening up, she took a wise decision and initiated the forward integration of Vardhman Textiles. The leader of yarns ventured into the manufacture of fabrics.
Through her endeavours, Vardhman is today a preferred partner for most of the renowned national and international brands including GAP, Uniqlo, Marks & Spencer, Target, H&M, Kohl’s, Calvin Klein and Muji, exporting to over 75 countries.
Vardhman Group employs about 30,000 people and has 18+ state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across four states.
Jain is an advocate of women empowerment, with 35 per cent of the workforce comprising women. The organisation was the first to request and acquire permission from the Government of Punjab for allowing women to work night shifts. To ensure safety, only those women were allowed who resided within the premises and safety measures were further revamped. Today, over 13 per cent of women employed comfortably work night shifts in the organisation.
Vardhman Group has supported over 65 government schools and 40 anganwadis through its School Development Program. In the direction of health care, adva nced medical equipment is provided to hospitals.
“We are here not to make money but to contribute to the growth of the country and society. As an organisation committed to sustainable development, it is our primary concern to address the triple bottom-line,” says Jain.
Jain joined the company in her early 20s, at a time when few women were in positions of power. With the economy opening up, she took a wise decision and initiated the forward integration of Vardhman Textiles. The leader of yarns ventured into the manufacture of fabrics.
Through her endeavours, Vardhman is today a preferred partner for most of the renowned national and international brands including GAP, Uniqlo, Marks & Spencer, Target, H&M, Kohl’s, Calvin Klein and Muji, exporting to over 75 countries.
Vardhman Group employs about 30,000 people and has 18+ state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across four states.
Jain is an advocate of women empowerment, with 35 per cent of the workforce comprising women. The organisation was the first to request and acquire permission from the Government of Punjab for allowing women to work night shifts. To ensure safety, only those women were allowed who resided within the premises and safety measures were further revamped. Today, over 13 per cent of women employed comfortably work night shifts in the organisation.
Vardhman Group has supported over 65 government schools and 40 anganwadis through its School Development Program. In the direction of health care, adva nced medical equipment is provided to hospitals.
“We are here not to make money but to contribute to the growth of the country and society. As an organisation committed to sustainable development, it is our primary concern to address the triple bottom-line,” says Jain.
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