Amoli Shah: Future growth of this sector will depend on adaptability of automation
Prashant group, established in 1975 is one of India’s leading textile machinery manufacturers. The group has made its mark on the industry since last 5 decades and is continuously growing. Group had initiated its business under different European & U.S. Joint ventures to provide world class technology at appropriate price. Spread across more than 100000 sq. meter area, group has ultra-modern infrastructure to manufacture complete range of weaving preparatory machinery. R&D is the core competency of Prashant Group. Amoli Shah, Director of Prashant Group of Industries, outlines the current landscape of the Indian textile machinery sector and explains how his company, along with the wider industry, is embracing smart manufacturing practices.
What are the key industries Prashant Group caters to?
Key industries we serve to are producer of Technical Textile, Home furnishing, Denim fabric, Yarn dyed shirting, Sheeting, Grey fabric, Suiting , Silk, Linen, Jute as well as Synthetic dress materials.
Some of our product range is
- High tech sectional warpers and creels
- Automatic robotic sectional warper
- Sizing machine, direct warper, v creel and h creel for spun, jute, filament and fiber glass
- Denim preparation equipment
- Indigo rope dyeing and sheet dyeing with revolutionary nitro technology
- Poly-beamer and unrolling creel for pp and hdpe tapes.
- Single end sizing and beam to beam rolling.
- Mother yarn split warping machine.
- Motorized and manual warp beam handling system.
- Computerized vertical beam storage system.
- Batching motion, inspection and packaging machine
What smart automation initiatives has your company implemented to enhance production efficiency?
Prashant Group is at the forefront of delivering Industry 4.0 smart machines that bring advanced automation to weaving departments, helping mills achieve higher efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
Among the most significant innovations is the fully robotic sectional warping machine, equipped with an advanced robotic leasing system. By automating the complete leasing function, this machine drastically reduces warping time, boosts productivity by up to 50 percent, reduces labour and optimizes floor utilization with a space saving of nearly 35 percent.
In beam handling, Prashant Group has introduced battery-operated beam trolleys with fast-charging lithium batteries. These trolleys are designed to lift heavy beams effortlessly, provide smooth manoeuvring and drastically reduce loom downtime, ensuring uninterrupted weaving operations. To further streamline mill logistics, the company also offers comprehensive automation solutions for beam handling and storage systems, improving workflow efficiency and reducing dependency on manual processes.
Beyond warping and beam handling, Prashant Group extends automation to fabric inspection and finishing lines. Its integrated systems for automated inspection, packing, weighing, sorting, and conveying bring consistency, accuracy, and speed, while minimizing human intervention. This holistic approach ensures not only better quality control but also significant savings in labour and operational costs.
By combining advanced technology, intelligent design, and sustainable practices, Prashant Group continues to set new benchmarks in weaving preparation and automation. The focus remains on delivering solutions that empower textile manufacturers to stay competitive in a global market that demands both productivity and eco-friendly operations.
How do you assess the current state of the Indian textile machinery industry?
At present, Indian textile machinery industry is around 1.14 bn USD industry. Its steady growth is driven by both domestic and export demand. Indian textile machinery is strong in spinning and weaving preparatory machinery but we are still dependent on imports for high tech shuttle less looms. Future growth of this sector will depend on adaptability of automation and sustainable solutions. Technical textile is one of the fastest growing field in this area.
Rapid expansion of the domestic textile market is increasing the need for modern, efficient, and digitally enabled machinery to ensure high-quality output. Rising focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly production is boosting demand for energy-efficient textile machinery.
Going forward, Indian textile machinery manufacturers will be integrating automation, AI, and smart manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
What key innovations is your company currently focusing on or developing?
Prashant Group continues to progress through its key innovations, driving efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in the textile industry. In recent years, the Group has introduced Split Sectional warping machine for mother yarn. This machine is offering higher speed and better yarn tension control with higher productivity.
For fiberglass applications, Prashant Group has pioneered the Intelligent Direct Warper and Creel System, which eliminates the need for sizing and de-sizing. Unlike conventional methods that compromise fibre properties, generate chemical effluents, and add to production costs, our solution allows direct beam preparation while preserving insulation characteristics. This innovation reduces wastewater, simplifies operations, and lowers capital investment, offering mills a truly sustainable and cost-effective alternative.
Patented yarn tensioners with precision control of ±2specially designed for Denim and man-mad fibers. Heavy duty tensioners for fiberglass and technical fibers,. Through these advancements, Prashant Group reaffirms its position as a leader in sustainable textile machinery innovation.
Sustainability is rapidly becoming the driving force in the global textile industry, and Prashant Group has placed it at the heart of its innovation. Traditional Indigo dyeing methods consume excessive water, chemicals, and energy, but our breakthrough Nitro Technology by Prashant Group offers a smarter alternative. By reducing water usage by nearly 50 percent, cutting chemical consumption by 15–20 percent, and achieving around 20 percent energy savings, it not only lowers environmental impact but also enhances efficiency and enables the production of richer indigo shades.
What major challenges and opportunities do you foresee for the Indian textile machinery industry in the coming years?
Geo political situation has affected Indian textile industry since last one year but recent trade deals with European Union as well as with USA will definitely boost Indian textile market which in turns will boost textile machinery industry in coming years.
Recent union budget 26-27 has also put emphasis on development of textile sector by integrated program to modernise traditional clusters with capital support for machinery, technology upgradation and common facility centres. Scheme to revive 200 legacy industrial clusters to improve their cost competitiveness and efficiency through technology upgradation has been announced. There are many other measures taken to support MSME which can be advantageous to textile machinery industry.
