CITI YEG names Ganeriwal chairman & Goenka vice chairman

Shailesh Goenka, director, Texport Industries, has been elected as the vice chairman of the Group for the same period.

CITI’s Young Entrepreneurs Group has elected Gautam Ganeriwal, executive director of Sitaram Spinners, as chairman and Shailesh Goenka, director of Texport Industries, as vice chairman for 2025–27.
The elections were held at the YEG AGM in Mumbai on December 18, 2025, with appreciation expressed for outgoing chairman Rajjnish Aroraa’s leadership and contributions.

The elections were held during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CITI YEG, which took place in TEXPROCIL, Mumbai on December 18, 2025, with active participation from young entrepreneurs representing various segments of the textile industry.

CITI YEG also placed on record its sincere appreciation and thanks to Rajjnish Aroraa of Dicitex Furnishings for his exemplary leadership and valuable contribution during his tenure as outgoing chairman. Under his guidance, the Group strengthened its engagement, initiatives, and impact across the textile industry, CITI said in a release.

Ganeriwal brings rich industry experience and a progressive outlook to his new role. As chairman, he will lead the Group’s efforts in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and leadership development among the next generation of textile industry leaders.

Shailesh Goenka, as vice chairman, will support the Group’s initiatives and contribute towards strengthening member engagement and industry collaboration.

CITI Young Entrepreneurs Group serves as an important platform for nurturing future leaders of the Indian textile industry through networking, knowledge sharing, and policy engagement.

Gautam Ganeriwal is the executive director of Sitaram Spinners, a well-established textile manufacturing company. With hands-on experience across operations, strategy, and sustainability initiatives, he represents the new generation of textile leadership focused on innovation, efficiency, and responsible growth. He has been actively involved in industry forums and initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of India’s textile sector.

Shailesh Goenka is director at Texport Industries, a leading integrated textile and apparel manufacturing company. He brings strong expertise in exports, supply chain management, and business development. Actively engaged with industry bodies, Goenka has been a strong advocate for modernisation, global market expansion, and collaboration among young entrepreneurs.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)