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A Vision that Wavers Not
Founded in 1979 as a fabric weaving mill by Smt. Laxmi Murugesan, the daughter of the legendary Sri Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Chettiar.
The vision was to empower the local community, which had been deprived of opportunities to support their livelihoods.
Over the years, through perseverance and an unwavering belief in creating well-being for the people, our enterprise expanded into a composite unit by 2008.
Our Founder
In 1979, Smt Laxmi Murugesan, embarked on a remarkable journey by founding Paramount Textile Mills.
Fueled by a desire to contribute beyond homemaking, she faced societal norms and established a weaving unit in Thirali, near Madurai , Tamil Nadu, during challenging economic times. Overcoming obstacles such as female infanticide concerns and societal resistance, she worked tirelessly to employ women, now constituting 70% of the 1800 employees. Smt Laxmi's perseverance transformed the region, and Paramount Textile Mills stands as a testament to her vision.
A literature student, she champions Tamil culture and literature, emphasizing the impact of business on society. Today, her belief in "Customer Is Our God" resonates globally through premium brands and stores, showcasing the enduring legacy of her labor and vision.
Our Managing Director
Ram, as he is fondly called by people around him, joined Paramount Textile Mills in 2005 after his mother Smt Laxmi Murugesan, asked him to take over the mantle from her and drive the company into the next phase of growth.
As a Managing Director of Paramount Textiles Mills , Madurai, he embodies a visionary spirit and exceptional leadership, propelling the company towards global textile eminence. His steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and adaptability has set a defining standard within the industry. It was under his leadership that Paramount moved from a fabric manufacturer to a value add enterprise, combining latest technologies with human hands.
Our Journey & it’s Routes
The company was established and started as a small weaving unit with limited resources.
The company started operating with shuttle looms , a technology prevalent those days which was manual and very labour intensive.
The company moved to projectile looms that were better in terms of efficiency and quality.
With newer technologies , rapier looms were brought in the company that helped in improving the quality and productivity of the fabrics.
This was a turning point of the company by installing the latet airjet looms from Toyota which completely changed the way fabric was woven and the level of quality that was achievable.
The company was one of the first in the Indian textile industry to get the Organic certification that enabled us to offer Organic certified cotton fabrics.
In line with the objective of moving up the value chain, madeups division was setup and the sewing lines were installed in the company.
Taking inspiration from the founders visions of empowering our workforce , the company got Fairtrade International certification that certified that we treated our workforc fairly and ethically.
In keeping with the objective of being environment friendly operations, the company installed 500 MW of solar power plants that almost catered to 60% consumption of power needs of the factory at that time.
To further enhance our capabilities , value addition like embroidery and quilting machines were added to our manufacturing capabilities.
Furthering our commitment to empowering our people, we were certified by Fairtarde USA .
Furthering our growth trajectory new automatic sewing lines were commissioned that further enhanced the capabilities and capacity of the company.
Our Core Team
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An enterprising professional with 3 decades of experience across varied product lines in the world of lifestyle, from fashion to homeware, Satyendra has worked across manufacturing, sourcing to Brand Building and has a deep understanding of how to bridge the gap between manufacturing and the retail business.
Satyendra joined in 2023 as a Director, guiding the company into new strategic growth areas and building the foundations for the next wave of developments for the organisation.
Though he has been here recently, it feels he has been here forever, as he has submerged himself into the ETHOS of Paramount and taken upon himself that we get better and adapt ourselves to the changing reality of the outside world.
Director, Chief Finance Officer
Alagappan has more than 35 years of diverse exposure in the field of Finance, Corporate Governance and Business Operations. A Cost Accountant with a management degree credential, he has held senior management responsibilities across various industries and worked across India and Middle East at EID Parry & Sabic Petrochemicals.
At Paramount Textile Mills , Alagappan, is responsible for the financial management of the entire Paramount group and also a key contributor in shaping the various growth projects taking place within the company.
General Manager, Production & Projects
Prabhakaran is a Textile Technology graduate by profession and has more than 36 years of experience in the Textile Industry. He has spent more than 25 years at Paramount and is one of the stalwarts of the organisation.
Prabhakaran has worked with other industry stalwarts like KG Denim and has deep understanding of the weaving machines and their capabilities, having started from the grassroots level of managing the manual looms. With his vast experience , at Paramount he is the magician giving life to threads . He manages the entire manufacturing process of weaving 5 million mtrs of fabric per year. He is also the mastermind creating automation in the factory by brings new machines that add value to the Paramount’s product portfolio.
Vice president, Techno commercial & Operations
Ravi Kumar , is a Textile Technology graduate and has more than 39 years of experience in the Textile Industry. He has spent more than 11 years at Paramount and is one of the stalwarts of the organisation.
Prior to joining Paramount , Ravikumar has worked in Bangladesh and was the R&D head in a clothing factory. With his deep credentials on textile processing, he ensures that every thread processed surpasses Paramount standards.
Senior Manager, Marketing & Merchandising
Prabhakaran is a BTech in Textiles and has more than 25 years of experience in the Textile exports business. He has worked earlier with Vijayeswari Textile , Coimbatore and managed sampling and production.
Prabhakar has vast exposure in the field of fabric and product development which enabled him to understand the needs of the clients and offer solutions that meets those needs. At Paramount he has been instrumental in diversifying the product category offerings and has ensured that customers always are Happy with the overall performance of the company.
Stelious having qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and IT ,And with more than 18 years of working experience , he joined Paramount in 2013 and has been instrumental in building and Heading the IT & communication infrastructure of the company. His relentless Commitment to keep pace with the growth of the company Has ensured that he always has solutions at every critical juncture of the Company’s journey in last 11 years. He truly imbibes the DNA of Paramount!
Our Anchors
In Paramount Textile Mills, a legacy thrives—woven from dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment. Our oldest and devoted employees, many with us since the start, are more than just staff; they are the foundation of our success. From humble beginnings to today's heights, they've provided expertise, passion, and hard work. Their commitment is our guiding light, inspiring innovation and excellence. We fondly call them our ANCHORS, saluting their loyalty and invaluable contributions that brought us to where we are today. Many of these may not be here with us, having retired, we still cherish their memories and what they have contributed to the enterprise!
Bhuvanendran joined Paramount in 1979 at a young age of 17 years having done high school education. Joining the company as a helper for construction of the building, he transitioned to a store boy, and later became a weaver in the company. He further developed skills as a fitter through self-learning and observation and was given an opportunity to become a foreman in the mid 80s and further worked his way up by taking care of the made-ups packing section when the company started doing stitching in-house. He has been with the company through its lows and high and ensured that in every situation he stood tall and took the company forward. It’s the foundation laid down by anchors like Bhuvanendran, that Paramount has carved an identity for itself!
With a primary education background , Yogam joined Paramount in 1988 at the age of 17. Starting his career in the company as a winder in the winding department, he ensured that he learnt the intricacies of the latest air-jet looms and was promoted to warping department. He is the bedrock of the weaving section ensuring every warp is delivered on time. It’s the extraordinary commitments of individuals like him, that a small sail of Paramount which started in 1979, has become a Ship today!
Joining Paramount Textile Mills at the age of 18 years in 1982, having only a primary school education, Sonai started as a general worker, assisting in construction and handling concrete mixers. Later, in the 1990s, he transitioned to loom maintenance, working on different looms in the factory. After being given an opportunity by the company to undergo training on loom assembly and maintenance, he was given the responsibility for the loom shed maintenance that included high-tech air-jet looms. Even after retiring from the company after working for 40 years, Sonai couldn’t stop himself coming back to Paramount and now manages the Maintenance workshop of the company! He is the embodiment of what Paramount stands for.
Manikandan joined Paramount only in 2022 as a loader in the company. One evening seeing one of the cows in the Gaushala of Paramount, which was injured, he took upon himself to nurse it back to health. He asked the company to allow him to take care of all the cows and today he has taken upon himself managing the entire cowshed of 55 cows. With his sheer love and dedication, the number of cows has grown from 40 when he started to 55 today. Manikandan stands out that in a short span of 2 years, he has carved a niche for himself.
Celebrating Excellence
Paramount Textile Mills (P) Ltd stands as a beacon of excellence in the textile industry, championing quality, innovation, and sustainability. Our journey has been adorned with prestigious awards, notably the Textile Excellence Awards from Texprocil for export performance, celebrating our relentless pursuit of perfection. These accolades inspire us to continue setting new standards, driving innovation, and leading the textile industry.
Export Performance for Greige cotton Fabric, for processed Cotton fabrics
and for Cotton Madeups.
Silver Plaque for cotton Greige fabric.
Silver Plaque For Export cotton Greige fabric.
