Ramraj Cotton names Engal Jayaraj CEO–Operations to drive manufacturing overhaul

The South India ethnicwear major has elevated 30-year textile veteran Engal Jayaraj to CEO–Operations, a newly emphasised role tasked with operational excellence, business transformation and manufacturing efficiency as the brand scales beyond its dhoti-led core.

— Filed Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 16:38 IST · Source Apparel Resources India · Updated

Apparel manufacturer Ramraj Cotton has appointed Engal Jayaraj as CEO – Operations to strengthen its leadership and drive operational excellence, business transformation and manufacturing efficiency. Jayaraj brings over three decades of textile and garment manufacturing experience.

Why this matters

Signals Ramraj Cotton's intent to professionalise operations as it diversifies beyond traditional dhotis into broader ethnicwear, requiring sharper manufacturing scale and efficiency.

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