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AltMat Founder Shikha Shah with natural fibres and the resulting fabrics Enterprise

Ahmedabad woman converts agricultural waste into fibre for textiles; sells at up to Rs 650 per kg

Shikha Shah’s AltMat buys agricultural residue from farmers, preventing them from burning it and causing toxic emissions. With a capacity to produce eco-friendly fibres worth Rs30 crore annually, its clients include Fortune 500 companies in Europe and USA

By Aruna Raghuram
Oct 16, 2024 00:03 IST 6 Min read
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Once daily wagers in Pakistan, how this Ahmedabad family set up a global applique business
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