BKS has had a dynamic, rich and fulfilling journey since its inception - a journey of discovery, purpose, inclusivity and growth
Incorporation of firm in the name of BKS Mills
1983
1987
First export shipment - to the UK
Setting up of sizing unit
1996
2002
Establishment of shuttleless weaving unit
Reconstitution to a Private Limited Company - BKS Textiles Private Limited
2004
2005
Establishment of sewing unit. Commencement of Bed Linen exports
Setting up of coating facility
2007
2012
Founding of 'Swaas' - a domestic brand for Home Textiles
Modernization of weaving facility
2014
2015
Establishment of woven bleaching, dyeing and printing facility
Achievement of turnover of INR 100 crores
2016
Management
Mr. M. Senthilkumar
Chairman and Managing Director Mr. M. Senthilkumar, the Promoter Chairman and Managing Director of BKS Textiles, has more than four decades of experience in the Textile industry. His vision, global outlook and passion for textiles has shaped the company into a responsible and quality-oriented manufacturer of woven fabrics and made ups over these years
He has been the Chairman of the Powerloom Development and Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL). He is the Former Chairman of the Palladam Hi-Tech Weaving Park (PHWP), the first integrated Textile Park established under the SITP scheme (Scheme for Integrating Textile Parks) by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. He was the Chairman of the Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) between 2015 and 2017.
Mrs. Sangeetha Velkrishna Director
Sangeetha Velkrishna, Director of BKS Textiles, is a Textile Technologist with 20 years of hands on experience across all business divisions.
Dr. (Mrs) Sudha Anand Director
Dr. Sudha Anand, Director of BKS Textiles is a second-generation entrepreneur and is the Founder of Swaas, which operates retail stores and an online store (swaas.in), in India
Corporate Film
Sales Channels
Retail (omnichannel)
Institutions (hotels & hospitals)
Manufacturers (fabric sales)
Markets
UK, Europe
USA, Canada
Australia
Thailand, Indonesia, Japan
Middle East
Sri Lanka
Awards
Outstanding Export Performance Award, 2019-2020
Instituted by the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
Awarded by Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon'ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India
Winner of Gold Plaque for the highest exports of Cotton Made-ups (other Cotton Made-ups category)
Outstanding Export Performance Award, 2018-2019
Instituted by the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
Awarded by Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon'ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India
Winner of Silver Plaque for the second highest exports of Cotton Made-ups (Bed Linen / Sheet Sets / Quilts under Category 1)
Winner of Silver Plaque for the second highest exports of other Cotton Made-ups (under Category 1)
Outstanding Export Performance Award, 2017-18
Instituted by the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
Awarded by Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon'ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India
Winner of Gold Plaque for the highest exports of Cotton Made-ups (other Cotton Made-ups category)
Outstanding Export Performance Award, 2015-16
Instituted by the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
Awarded by Dr. (Mrs) Kavita Gupta, IAS, Textile Commissioner, Minister of Textiles, Government of India, in the presence of Mr. R. K. Dalmia, Chairman - TEXPROCIL
Winner of Gold Plaque for the highest exports of Cotton Made-ups (other Cotton Made-ups category)
Winner of Bronze Plaque for the third highest exports of Cotton Made-ups (Bed Linen / Sheet Sets / Quilts)
Outstanding Export Performance Award, 2014-15
Instituted by the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
Awarded by Mr. Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Textiles, Government of India
Winner of Silver Plaque for the second highest exports of Cotton Made-ups (other Cotton Made-ups category)
Outstanding Export Performance Award, 2013-14
Instituted by the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
Awarded by Mr. Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Textiles, Government of India
Winner of Silver Plaque for the second highest exports of Cotton Made-ups (other Cotton Made-ups category)
Winner of Bronze Plaque for the third highest exports of Cotton Made-ups (Bed Linen / Sheet Sets / Quilts)