This document provides information about Koutons, an Indian textile company. It discusses the size and growth of the global and Indian textile sectors. The historical growth rate of the Indian textile sector was 8.09% before liberalization but slowed to 2.53% from 2007-2012. The sector's GDP contribution is projected to grow from 4% to 8% over the next 5 years. Koutons focuses on the male population aged 22-45 in metro cities. It has grown to over 1420 outlets across India since starting in 1990. The company aims to increase its geographic reach and manufacturing capacity through strategic acquisitions.