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Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited (KTML) is advancing its green manufacturing drive with major investments in solar and biofuel energy, aiming to enhance efficiency and support economic growth by the end of 2025, reports WealthPk.

KTML is advancing its renewable energy efforts with the installation of an additional 5 MW of solar power at its two spinning sites, expected to be operational by the end of the current financial year. Additionally, a new biofuel boiler is also set for commissioning by year-end. These initiatives aim to cut reliance on conventional energy, lower power costs, and protect the company from rising gas prices and supply disruptions, strengthening its operational resilience and sustainability.

KTML has reported strong financial results for the nine months ending March 2025, with sales rising 5 percent to Rs. 44.94 billion and after-tax profit increasing 14 percent to Rs. 2.01 billion, despite ongoing global challenges. The company’s 3QFY25 performance also improved, primarily due to lower finance and energy costs. The company’s ongoing solar and biofuel projects are expected to further reduce expenses, strengthen profitability, and generate employment and investment around its operations in Rawalpindi, Kasur, and Gujar Khan.

Moreover, KTML is upgrading its back-process machinery at the Gujar Khan site to enhance production flexibility by the end of 2025. Thus, the Weaving division is using these improvements to produce advanced fabrics, while the Home Textiles division has seen strong revenue and profit growth through a focus on high-quality, value-added products.

Furthermore, KTML is expanding its sustainability efforts beyond solar and biofuel by exploring water recycling projects to reduce environmental impact and operational costs, as well as advanced battery storage to decrease fossil fuel dependence and stabilise the energy supply during peak demand or outages.

KTML’s green investments are influencing the broader textile sector by setting industry benchmarks for solar and biofuel adoption. These initiatives enhance the company’s export competitiveness by increasing production flexibility and reducing energy costs.

Additionally, KTML is supporting national energy security and contributing to overall economic stability by decreasing reliance on grid electricity and fossil fuels. Looking ahead, KTML remains confident despite potential risks from global recession concerns and trade tensions.

The company is well-equipped to navigate external challenges with a diversified product mix, strong cost controls, and ongoing investments in sustainability. As its solar and biofuel projects near completion by the end of 2025, KTML is poised to enhance production flexibility, contribute to economic growth, and lead the transition toward sustainable manufacturing in Pakistan.

Credit: INP-WealthPk