PDS, a leading global fashion supply chain solutions company, has announced a strategic strengthening of its manufacturing leadership as it looks to scale operations, deepen customer engagement, and move further up the value chain.
Over the past few years, PDS’ manufacturing segment has undergone a significant transformation, marked by operational stabilisation and a return to profitability. Revenues have grown from ₹285 crore in FY21, when the segment reported a PBT loss of ₹104 crore, to ₹788 crore in FY25, with a PBT of ₹33 crore. Building on this progress, the company is now focused on expanding its manufacturing footprint by aligning customer engagement and operational best practices across its units.
PDS’ manufacturing businesses—including Good Earth and Progress Apparels in Bangladesh, along with Knit Gallery in India, which was acquired in May 2025 and reported revenues of ₹267 crore in FY25—will continue to operate as independent profit centres. At the same time, the company aims to present its combined manufacturing capabilities to customers, enabling longer-term and higher-value partnerships while driving cost efficiencies and consistency as scale increases.
As part of this strategy, PDS has appointed Abhishek Nawani as CEO – Manufacturing. In his new role, Nawani will oversee customer engagement, growth initiatives, and overall profit and loss responsibility for the manufacturing segment.
Nawani has been associated with PDS for the past four years and brings close to three decades of experience in global apparel sourcing and manufacturing. His career spans leadership roles across India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Egypt. Prior to joining PDS, he held senior positions at PVH, where he led sourcing operations in Egypt, Bangladesh, and Indonesia as part of the global supply chain team. He has also worked with JMS Group and Busana Apparel Group, gaining extensive on-ground experience across manufacturing operations.
Commenting on the development, Pallak Seth, Executive Vice Chairman, said, “This step is a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline focus within the manufacturing business. The next phase is about scale, integration, and deeper customer engagement. This strategic realignment strengthens our ability to deliver consistent value, improve efficiencies, and support sustainable long-term growth.”
Sanjay Jain, Group CEO, further added, “As we scale manufacturing, it is critical that we align capabilities, drive synergies, and maintain strong operational discipline. This strategy positions us well to support customers while enhancing returns across our manufacturing operations.”
