Gangotri Textiles’ workers of Unit - VIII situated at SIPCOT Industries growth centre, Perundurai in Tamil Nadu have gone on strike, with effect from January 24, 2012. The workers went on strike due to wage revision dispute and the unit is under lock-out from the same day.
Gangotri Textiles is engaged in the business of manufacturing of cotton yarn, elastic yarn, speciality yarn, fabric and readymade garments. Under fabric segment, it manufactures grey mercerized and dyed variety with a production capacity of 50,000 meters. The company also manufactures readymade clothes for men and women. It manufactures trousers and 100% cotton and cotton rich shirts. It markets these clothes under the brand name ‘TIBRE’.