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Modi opens Arvind garment plant in Varanasi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Arvind Limited's new garment factory in Varanasi, where the workforce is predominantly women. Reported by Moody's.

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what happened

According to Moody's, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility of Arvind Limited in Varanasi. He stressed the region's potential for industrial investment and manufacturing-led growth, along with women's participation in the workforce, as the project employs mainly women.

The plant is expected to strengthen Uttar Pradesh's standing as a destination for industrial investment and expand its textile and apparel sector. Arvind serves a global customer base, so garments made in Varanasi will be able to reach international markets.

The same day, Modi was also due to attend the Indian Air Force's 'Wings Over Ganges' aerial display, marking the force's 94th anniversary.

why it matters

For markets this is a minor story, concerning one company's local industrial project. It may interest investors following India's textile sector and the country's integration into global apparel supply chains.

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  1. PM Modi inaugurates Arvind Limited's Garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi — Moody's, 25 October 2026 at 08:01 UTC

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