India’s fashion and value-apparel ecosystem is undergoing a profound shift as a wave of next-generation entrepreneurs brings technology, data and modern manufacturing practices to the forefront. From digitised factory floors and agile production systems to real-time demand mapping and smarter sourcing models, these innovators are redefining how garments are designed, produced and distributed across the country. Their work is not only improving speed and efficiency but also enabling more sustainable, demand-led growth for a sector long driven by intuition rather than intelligence.
Here are five standout players leading this transformation and shaping the future of how India makes and moves fashion.
1. KRS Exports – Aeractive
Aeractive, led by Krish Sharma, is fast emerging as a next-gen activewear manufacturer blending modern product development with data-backed supply-chain thinking. With its focus on performance wear and tech-enabled production, Aeractive represents the shift toward globally aligned, purpose-driven apparel manufacturing that prioritises speed, precision and scalability.
2. Showroom B2B
Showroom B2B is building one of India’s most efficient manufacturing-to-retail supply chains by using data and AI to connect garment manufacturers with multi-brand retailers. By enabling demand-led production and giving small and mid-sized players access to real-time intelligence, the platform is reducing overstock, improving margins and making the value-fashion ecosystem more agile and responsive.
3. Groyyo
Groyyo is empowering small and mid-scale factories with digitised workflows, automated production processes, and deep visibility across the manufacturing cycle. Its tech-driven approach is helping traditional garment units scale output, improve efficiency, and plug directly into modern supply-chain requirements, giving manufacturing clusters a stronger, global-ready foundation.
4. Neelam Thread Pvt. Ltd.
Neelam Thread is a legacy textile company reinventing itself through modern processes, innovation and conscious manufacturing. By upgrading traditional operations with new-age practices and sustainability-focused systems, it demonstrates how long-standing players can evolve to meet the expectations of today’s fast-moving apparel industry.
5. Fashinza
Fashinza is redefining manufacturing and sourcing through its end-to-end digital platform that connects brands with a global network of factories. By offering real-time production tracking, AI-powered demand insights and faster sourcing cycles, it is helping manufacturers and retailers achieve smarter, more transparent and more flexible supply-chain operations, a critical need in today’s fast-fashion environment.
