Hindoostan Mills Completes Textile Unit Closure, Eyes Engineering Growth

Company plans sale of textile machinery for at least Rs. 15 crore as it pivots to engineering.

Reader Takeaway: Company exits textiles, faces losses, and focuses on engineering growth.

What just happened

Hindoostan Mills Ltd has officially ceased textile operations with the permanent closure of its Karad, Maharashtra unit on June 24, 2025. The company has received shareholder approval to sell all textile machinery for a minimum of Rs. 15 crore. Worker dues related to the closure have been fully settled.

Why this matters

This marks a significant strategic shift for Hindoostan Mills as it transitions from textile manufacturing to a dedicated engineering focus. The company aims to grow its engineering division, specializing in Calender Machines like Hybrid Rolls and Advanced Polyamide Rolls, for both domestic and international markets including Europe and Bangladesh.

The backstory

The textile manufacturing unit at Karad had been temporarily suspended in October 2024 before its permanent closure. The company has been reporting losses from discontinued textile operations, making this closure a step towards restructuring and focusing on its more promising engineering segment.

What changes now

Hindoostan Mills will concentrate its resources and strategic efforts on expanding its engineering business. This includes developing and marketing high-quality Calender Machines. The financial results reflect this transition, with losses from discontinued textile operations and efforts to improve profitability in the continuing engineering segment.

Risks to watch

The company is currently facing losses in its continuing operations and on a total comprehensive basis. The success of the engineering segment will be crucial for future profitability. Additionally, there are pending labor cases related to the discontinued textile operations, the outcomes of which are uncertain.

Peer comparison

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Context metrics (time-bound)

• The textile unit was suspended in October 2024 and permanently closed on June 24, 2025.
• Shareholder approval received for selling textile machinery at a floor price of Rs. 15 crore.
• Financials for FY 2025-26 show Revenue from Operations at Rs. 1,449.26 lakh and a loss before tax from continuing operations of Rs. 100.42 lakh.
• Loss from discontinued operations for FY 2025-26 was Rs. 555.29 lakh.
• The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.

What to track next

Investors will be watching the progress of the engineering division, particularly the sales performance of the new Calender Machines in domestic and export markets. Monitoring the resolution of pending labor cases and the company's return to profitability will be key.