The story of the Arvind Mafatlal Group is a stirring saga, with traditional values and modern technology triumphing over challenging circumstances. Our founder Mr. Gagalbhai Mafatlal, was born in 1873 in Ahmedabad. His father, a weaver, was neither educated nor prosperous, and made a living by doing odd jobs. It wasn’t long before a young Mafatlal, still in his early teens, had to leave school to help his father peddle textile products. With goods hanging from their shoulders, both father and son would scour the countryside in search of buyers. Some of these very buyers proved to be Mr. Mafatlal’s benefactors in later years, when he metamorphosed into an industrialist, and lay the foundation for Mafatlal Industries. Under his leadership, the company expanded one textile mill at a time, to eventually make significant achievements across a century of existence.
OVERVIEW
Our Profile
The Arvind Mafatlal Group (AMG) is a 119-year-old conglomerate with businesses across a broad spectrum of industries and spaces. Rooted in its foundation of ‘Ethics of Excellence’, the group has grown from strength to strength. Having its origins in the textile industry, today the group has nurtured an extremely talented and deeply committed workforce, and established itself as a global powerhouse.
Building upon five generations of visionary leadership and committed to well-defined values, AMG has triumphed over many challenging situations, ultimately proving that it is here to stay for generations to come.
What sets us apart is our rich legacy and our dedicated effort to honour these values while forging ahead with futuristic and dynamic thinking. While we diversify and integrate new age processes and ideologies, the fabric of our company has been strengthened by our decades long commitment to relationships, and values of ethics, trust and integrity. AMG is the coming together of our gratitude for our rich history and learnings, our consistent efforts to orient ourselves to the present needs and demands, and our passion to leave an indelible mark on future generations.
Our penchant for stepping outside our comfort zone and journeying beyond the ordinary has prepared us to step up and embrace new and innovative ideas and has allowed us to drive forward and expand into diverse fields such as Textiles, Rubber Chemicals, Information Technology, Ed-Tech, E-commerce and Healthcare.
Our corporate identity is reflected brilliantly in the blue lotus or ‘Indivar’. The blue lotus is a magnificent flower that blooms at least once every day. The flower has an exquisite but subtle fragrance, which does not spread by itself – one has to come close to breathe in its intoxicating scent. In just the same way, we don’t often brag about our achievements, but quietly continue to rise above the circumstances every day despite all odds.
STORY OF
ARVIND MAFATLAL GROUP
OUR MILESTONES
1905
Founder Mr. Gagalbhai Mafatlal sets up the first textile mill in Ahmedabad, India.
1912-1931
Four more textile mills are established, across Gujarat and Mumbai.
1945-1954
The Group becomes the third largest mill owner in India through consistent investment in the modernization of cotton textile mills.
1954
Mr. Arvind Mafatlal, grandson of Mr. Gagalbhai Mafatlal, takes over the reins of the Group.
1955-1990
The Group diversifies into multiple industries including Chemicals, Information Technology, Plastics, Finance, Engineering, etc., becoming one of India’s most prominent conglomerates. The leadership of Mr. Arvind Mafatlal leads to joint ventures with global giants like Shell, Hoechst and Monsanto.
1990-2000
Mr. Arvind Mafatlal’s son, Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal, takes over the reins and strengthens the Group’s position in Chemicals, Gas Distribution and Textiles. The Group moves into Denim manufacturing through a venture with USA’s Burlington Industries.
2000-2019
A uniform manufacturing as well as a home furnishing range is launched. Mafatlal healthcare division is introduced to cater to the healthcare industry.
The Group’s Chairman Emeritus Shri Arvind Mafatlal departs for his heavenly abode in 2011.
2019-2022
Mr. Priyavrata Mafatlal takes over as CEO and MD.
The Group undertakes the supply of non-woven textile products such as disposable masks, gloves, PPE kits during the global pandemic.
With the introduction of Get Set Learn and Vrata Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd, the group leads in the education technology and services space.
CHAIRMAN'S
MESSAGE
"The Arvind Mafatlal Group was a seed that was sown decades ago, born from a passion and commitment to integrate a strong legacy with future-forward ideas. Over the years, this seed has grown, scaled heights, and expanded beyond boundaries imagined. This is all thanks to the biggest assets we have been blessed with–our stakeholders. They are our talented employees, invaluable partners, and most of all loyal customers, who make up the AMG Family, which is our greatest strength.
Amid a period of increasing global complexity, our businesses are rock solid and sustainably positioned to capture opportunities. We are entering an exciting phase for the group through diversification into various verticals and promising projects that have added a dynamic dimension to our business profile. A new age has dawned on the AMG Group and with it come thrilling opportunities, and the ability to attain even greater heights.
Above all, we remain steadfastly committed to upholding the highest professional standards and driving value for our stakeholders. The Arvind Mafatlal Group is grateful for the generations of trust and support we have been blessed with, and is dedicated to forge forward in its mission to give back to society and contribute to India’s growth."
– Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal
