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Checks, Stripes & Jacquard from Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Olive greens, rusted reds, honey yellows and muted neutrals —
a versatile palette for every market.
7 Fabric Collections
Mill-made woven fabrics direct from our looms in Salem. Click any collection to browse designs and enquire.
🧵 Patchwork Fabrics
Madras · Plaid · Multi-colour
♻️ Recycled Yarn
60% PES · 30% COT · 10% VIS
🎨 Viscose Dyed
100% Viscose · 39 Shades
◈ Cotton Jacquard
Geometric · Tribal Woven
⬛ Cotton Checks
Gingham · Pastel · Classic
〰 Chambray & Stripes
Woven Stripes · Seersucker
🧶 Flannel Fabrics
Plaid · Tartan · Brushed Weave
Self-Made, Salem-Rooted
From ₹3 in his pocket to a global fabric enterprise — the journey of GAKAT Textiles is one of grit, relationships, and love for the craft.
A Story of Grit & Gratitude
"I started with no formal education — only determination, honest relationships, and a love for textiles."
Born into humble beginnings, I entered the textile trade as a young sales officer at D.R. Ranka & Sons, the sole distributor of VIMAL (Reliance Group) in Bangalore. This gave me the rare privilege of working under the vision of Dhirubhai Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani and Devraji Ranka — giants who shaped modern Indian textiles.
I then honed my craft at Sohanlal & Sons (BSL Suitings) and later at Vimaldeep, under the wise guidance of Shantilal J. Khabiya — all in Bangalore's vibrant textile belt.
Arrived in Salem.
My special gratitude to Rampal Je Anchaliya, Subhkaran Je Sethia, Narendra Kumar Rathore, Chinnasamy Je, Ashok Kalra, Parrivallal Malliga, Lunkar Lodha Family and my friends & well wishers.
The Road to GAKAT
D.R. Ranka & Sons, Bangalore
Sales Officer — Sole distributor of VIMAL (Reliance Group). Worked under Dhirubhai, Mukesh & Anil Ambani, and Devraji Ranka. Learned the fundamentals of large-scale textile distribution.
Reliance · VIMALSohanlal & Sons, Bangalore
Gained deep expertise in premium suitings and fabric merchandising at one of Bangalore's respected textile houses. Strengthened buyer-supplier relationships across Karnataka.
BSL SuitingsVimaldeep, Bangalore
Under the mentorship of Shantilal J. Khabiya, mastered sourcing, quality checks, and the art of long-term trade relationships in the Bangalore market.
Mentored · Shantilal J. KhabiyaArrived in Salem with ₹3
Left Bangalore and arrived in Salem — a new city, no capital, but a wealth of experience. Joined Jain Cloth Supplier under the guidance of K.C. Jain (Khatoor) and my elder brother Subash J. Katrela. Began building Salem's textile network from the ground up.
MY GRATITUDE TO
Rampal Je Anchaliya
Parasmal Je Luniya
Subhkaran Je Sethia
Narendar Je Rathore
Ashok Je Kalra
Chinnusamy Je
Palinvel Je
Vijay Je Adlakha
Rajendar Je Goyal
Sathish Je Singhal
Mukesh Je Doshi
Vikram Je Pillai
Well Wishers · Suppliers · Buyers · Friends
International Trade Travel
Travelled across Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and throughout India for business — learning the nuances of export markets, buyer preferences, and cross-border textile trade that would later define GAKAT's edge.
Sri Lanka · Nepal · BangladeshFour Export Agencies Founded
Started independent agency businesses serving textile mills and buyers across South India and beyond:
GAKAT Textiles — Salem
All four agencies merged under a single brand — GAKAT Textiles. The name carries the initials of our journey and the trust earned across 45+ years. Today we produce mill-made woven fabrics for buyers across India and globally.
🧵 GAKAT Textiles TodayRelationships
Built over 45+ years with mills, buyers, and partners across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Self-Taught Expertise
No formal education — but mentored by the best in Indian textiles: Dhirubhai Ambani's ecosystem and Bangalore's top textile houses.
Product Knowledge
Decades of hands-on experience across VIMAL, BSL Suitings, and mill fabrics gives us unmatched depth in woven textiles.
Trade Networks
International exposure across South and South-East Asia developed a rare instinct for quality, pricing and demand cycles.
Rooted in Salem
for 45 Years
Commerce and community are inseparable for us. Salem is not just where we work — it is where we belong. Since 1980, GAKAT Textiles has been part of Salem's growth story, creating livelihoods, supporting the local weaving ecosystem and building trade connections that put Salem-made fabrics on the global map.
"My experience and my relationships with people — these are my true strength. No capital, no degree — but the trust of hundreds of buyers and partners built over a lifetime."
Certifications & Standards
GST Registered
Fully GST compliant — all invoices with proper GSTIN for seamless B2B transactions across India.
Govt. of IndiaMSME Registered
Registered micro, small & medium enterprise under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
MSME · UdyamExport Capability
IEC (Import Export Code) holder. Experienced in exporting to Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and beyond.
IEC · DGFTQuality Assurance
Every fabric batch is manually inspected for weave consistency, colour fastness and measurement accuracy before dispatch.
In-House QCRecycled Yarn Compliance
Our recycled yarn fabrics use verified post-consumer blends (60% PES · 30% COT · 10% VIS) sourced from certified spinners.
Eco-Verified Blend45+ Years of Trust
Since 1975, our word has been our contract. GAKAT's greatest certification is the loyalty of buyers who have worked with us for decades.
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