Hetal Shah, Founder & Chairman, brings a powerful combination of academic excellence, creative vision, and deep industry understanding to the foundation of the company. She holds a Master’s degree in Arts from Jai Hind College, Churchgate, a prestigious institution known for shaping forward-thinking professionals.

Driven by her passion for textiles and design, she further pursued a professional course in Fashion Designing from IITC, Bandra (Indian Institute of Textile & Clothing). This formal training equipped her with a strong understanding of fabric construction, garment development, color theory, and global fashion trends, forming the core of her expertise in the textile domain.

Hetal has worked closely with niche fashion and apparel brands, gaining hands-on experience in fabric selection, product development, design direction, and trend forecasting. Her exposure to the evolving needs of modern brands and consumers has enabled her to develop a sharp instinct for identifying commercially viable designs while maintaining high aesthetic standards.

At Sankeshwar Textiles, her vision is deeply rooted in transforming fabrics from mere commodities into value-driven, design-led products. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s direction by focusing on:

•Premium fabric development across cottons, linens, and innovative blends

•Sourcing excellence from key textile hubs such as Ichalkaranji, combined with strategic outsourcing for processing

•Introducing global inspirations adapted for the Indian market

•Building a strong identity in casual shirting and contemporary fabric segments