Company Profile
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A vertically integrated Indian textile manufacturer and exporter of cotton yarn and greige fabrics, trusted by mills, weavers and brands across almost 37 countries.
Who We Are
A renowned Indian brand, known globally for quality.
We at Le Merite Exports Limited are vertically integrated into the manufacturing of cotton yarn and greige fabrics. LMEL was incorporated in 2003 by Mr. U. S. Lath, who started his career in yarn indenting and trading in 1975 and gradually moved towards the manufacture of yarn and fabrics.
Le Merite is a well-known brand in several yarn importing countries, with long-standing customer relationships, exclusive tie-ups and agents in the top importing markets for cotton yarn and fabrics.
- Exporting to almost 37 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.
- Annual export revenue of more than INR 4,000 million.
- Team building and inorganic growth through an asset-light model.
- Marketing and branding expertise focused on customer satisfaction and retention.
At a glance
Company facts
- Legal name
- Le Merite Exports Limited (LMEL)
- Incorporated
- 2003, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Founder
- Mr. U. S. Lath, Chairman cum Managing Director — nearly five decades in textiles
- Core business
- Manufacture, trading and export of cotton yarn and greige fabrics
- Subsidiary
- Le Merite Tactical & Defense Services Pvt. Ltd. — technical textiles
- People
- Approx. 30 staff at the Mumbai head office; approx. 300 staff and workers at manufacturing sites
- Export markets
- Almost 37 countries including Bangladesh, China, Turkey, Portugal, Egypt, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Vietnam, Thailand, Peru, UAE and USA
Since 2003
Our journey
1975
Yarn indenting & trading
Mr. U. S. Lath begins his career in the yarn trade, building relationships with mills and buyers.
2003
Company incorporated
Le Merite Exports Limited is established in Mumbai and moves into manufacturing.
2010
Export House
Recognised as an Export House by DGFT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (15.03.2010).
2014
Trading House
Upgraded to Trading House status by DGFT (23.07.2014).
2016
Three Star Export House
Recognised as a Three Star Export House by DGFT (06.01.2016).
2020
Greige fabric manufacturing
Manufacture of greige fabrics begins with 114 air-jet looms.
2024
FIEO Gold Award
Three Star Export House (MSME) — Gold for FY 2021-22, received on 22 June 2024.
Capabilities
What we bring to a global supply chain
Manufacturing
Spinning, TFO doubling, air-jet weaving and processing capability across owned and partnered units, with documented machinery configurations.
Global presence
Agents and exclusive tie-ups in leading importing countries, supported by an experienced Mumbai-based export desk.
Customer relationships
Repeat business with spinners, weavers, knitters and brand buyers built over two decades of consistent delivery.
Sustainability
GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS and BCI programmes, with OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification across conventional yarn and fabric.
Quality systems
ISO 9001:2015 aligned quality management, from raw material inspection to final export packing.
Growth vision
A sustainable, digital billion-dollar conglomerate recognised globally for textile excellence.
Work with a partner who has done it for two decades.
Share your yarn, fabric or technical textile requirement and our export team will respond with specifications, capability details and commercial terms.