SV Pittie, a flagship company of the India-based Shree Vallabh Pittie Group and one of the world’s largest cotton yarn manufacturers, has officially commenced full commercial operations of its integrated textile complex in the Sohar Freezone, marking a transformative milestone for Oman’s industrial landscape.
The state-of-the-art facility, developed with an investment of $300 million, is the first large-scale cotton yarn manufacturing project in the GCC region. With an installed capacity of 300,000 spindles and 7,000 rotors, the factory positions Oman as a competitive player in the global textile supply chain.
Driving Industrial and Economic Growth
The Sohar-based textile complex is expected to generate over 1,700 direct and indirect jobs, significantly contributing to Oman’s economic diversification efforts under Vision 2040. In alignment with national goals, the project has achieved an 85% Omanisation rate, with plans for further expansion and upskilling.
As part of its long-term vision, SV Pittie established SVP Itqan, an in-house training institute in partnership with the National Training Fund and the Ministry of Labour. The centre has successfully trained over 1,000 Omani women, equipping them with technical skills in spinning operations. SVP Itqan is the first licensed textile training centre in the country and plays a vital role in supporting Oman’s skilled workforce development.
A New Era of Textile Manufacturing
Operations at the Sohar facility are being executed in phases. Phase 1 includes:
- Unit 1 with 3,500 rotors
- Unit 2 with 150,000 spindles
The facility exports its high-quality cotton yarn products to strategic markets, including China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Germany, Vietnam, and Portugal. It also lays the groundwork for Oman’s emergence as a textile manufacturing and export hub.
Strategic Leadership and Regional Synergy
In 2018, Neelima Vyas, former executive at Sohar Port and Freezone, was appointed as CEO of SV Pittie Oman. Her leadership and in-depth understanding of Oman’s industrial ecosystem have played a pivotal role in establishing the company’s operations and building local partnerships.
Expansion in Salalah
In a bold move to deepen its roots in Oman’s industrial sector, SV Pittie has also announced a second textile investment in the Salalah Free Zone, with an initial capital of $200 million. The proposed integrated fabric mill will produce value-added textile products such as bed linens, towels, curtains, and pillowcases—marking a step toward building a vertically integrated textile industry in Oman.
About SV Pittie
SV Pittie is a part of the Shree Vallabh Pittie Group, one of India’s most respected textile conglomerates with decades of expertise in yarn manufacturing and global exports. Through its strategic investments in Oman, the company is contributing to regional industrialization, employment generation, and global competitiveness in the textile sector.
