The amount of investment was announced by the Kitex MD a day after the Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed with the Telangana government for two major investment projects.
The investment would generate jobs for around 4,000 people in Telangana, Kitex Garments MD Sabu M Jacob said. The announcement comes days after the company decided to withdraw its investment plan in Kerala citing the "harassment" by state officials.
For Kerala to perform to its potential, the role of the government should be well-defined as an enlightened regulator and facilitator of investments — and not that of a market participant and competitor
In an interview to CNBC-TV18 Sabu Jacob, Chairman & MD, Kitex Garments said the company is planning for a very aggressive capacity expansion over a period of three years.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Sabu Jacob, CMD of Kitex said that the company expects a 20 percent revenue growth in FY17 and huge business from its new client, Sams Club - a Walmart subsidiary.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Sabu Jacob, CMD, Kitex Garments says any interest subsidy now will only boost the company‘s business and increase its profitability.