Allcargo Logistics is strengthening supply chain connectivity for textile MSMEs in Mau and Surat.
Allcargo Logistics, an integrated logistics provider, is strengthening supply chain connectivity for textile MSMEs across two manufacturing ecosystems, Mau in Uttar Pradesh and Surat in Gujarat, through its Domestic Supply Chain, Express Distribution and Consultative Logistics businesses. By connecting production hubs with consumption markets nationwide, the company aims to help businesses improve supply chain efficiency, expand market reach, enhance delivery reliability and respond more effectively to customer demand.
Mau’s saree and handloom ecosystem and Surat’s large-scale textile manufacturing base represent two distinct segments of India’s textile economy. While Mau is known for traditional weaving and saree-making, Surat has developed into a major hub for textile manufacturing, processing and distribution. As businesses in both clusters look to expand beyond regional markets, efficient movement of goods, wider distribution access and technology-enabled shipment visibility are becoming increasingly important.
Ketan Kulkarni, Managing Director and CEO of Allcargo Logistics, said India’s textile clusters reflected the diversity of the country’s MSME ecosystem, ranging from traditional weaving communities to large-scale manufacturing hubs. Citing IBEF data on 100 per cent FDI being permitted in the Indian textile sector, he said the industry was well positioned for further expansion, adding that logistics needed to evolve alongside these businesses as they grew beyond traditional markets. He said Allcargo’s approach was centred on understanding these needs and translating them into stronger service quality, reach, reliability and visibility, helping textile businesses build supply chains agile enough to support sustained growth.
The company’s Allcargo Extended Reach (AER) network covers 100 per cent of India’s serviceable PIN codes, with mapped PIN codes increasing from 21,000 to more than 32,000. Direct serviceable PIN codes have grown from 4,900 to over 10,000 through Allcargo Distribution Centres, while transshipment centres have expanded from 21 to 71, strengthening connectivity across the country.
This expanded network allows textile businesses in Mau and Surat to connect more efficiently with markets across metros as well as Tier II, III and IV cities. For traditional textile and saree businesses in Mau, dependable distribution can extend reach beyond the cluster’s immediate geography, while Surat’s larger manufacturing base can benefit from greater network density and efficient movement of high volumes across diverse destinations.
As India’s textile industry becomes more geographically integrated, logistics is expected to play a growing role in helping MSMEs move from cluster-led businesses towards a broader national and global market presence. Stronger distribution networks, greater visibility and responsive logistics capabilities can help these enterprises compete more effectively while building the operational foundation for sustainable growth.
