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Anil Kariwala[1] is an Indian entrepreneur and author. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Kariwala Industries Ltd., a company based in India engaged in the manufacturing and export of corporate workwear, industrial garments, and eco-friendly textile products. In 2020, he was recognized with the UN Women Asia-Pacific Regional Award[2] for his contributions to women's empowerment in the apparel sector.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Anil Kariwala was born on in India. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost & Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA, USA). He has also undertaken executive education programs at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Career
[edit]Anil Kariwala founded Kariwala Industries Ltd. in 1989, with headquarters in Kolkata, India. The company initially focused on the export of sustainable textile products and incorporates renewable energy and waste reduction practices in its operations.
He has also served on the board of Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)[3], contributing to dialogues on responsible sourcing and labor practices in global supply chains.
Women’s Empowerment and Social Initiatives
[edit]Anil Kariwala has supported initiatives aimed at increasing women's participation in the apparel industry. Through the Bimla Kariwala Foundation[4], he has implemented training programs designed to provide women with technical and interpersonal skills for employment within the company. The company has also launched a zero-interest bicycle loan initiative to assist employees with daily commuting needs.
Books
[edit]Kariwala is the author of several books that discuss themes of business ethics and leadership:
People – The Heart of Good Governance (co-authored with Robert Purse and Graham Smedley), which examines ethical governance and leadership practices.
Business Yoga Ancient Wisdom for Modern Businesses[5] – a solo publication that integrates yogic principles with business management strategies, with a focus on mindful leadership and sustainable business operations.
Music and Cultural Involvement
[edit]In addition to his business pursuits, Anil Kariwala has been involved in devotional music activities and has organized events such as the Krishna Concert[6], which combines musical performances with philanthropic efforts.
Professional Roles
[edit]Anil Kariwala is the founder and CEO of Kariwala Industries Ltd.,[7] and also a partner at Kariwala & Co. LLP, an outsourcing firm providing services in accounting, finance, and compliance. He is a member of the advisory board of Gallant Sports India, a company involved in textile manufacturing and sports infrastructure development.[8]
Social Impact & Recognition
[edit]Kariwala Industries Ltd. was selected as a Regional Awardee in the 2020 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards[9] for its initiatives promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in the apparel sector.
Kariwala was also featured on the podcast The Uniformer[10], where he spoke about his leadership philosophy and the integration of yogic principles into business practices.
Reference
[edit]- ^ "Anil Kariwala". Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards Regional Awardee Profile (Leadership Commitment, Anil Kariwala)". UN Women – Asia-Pacific.
- ^ "Sedex sustainable and responsible supply chain conference (China)". www.linkedin.com.
- ^ "Supporting Education for a Brighter Future – Kariwala Industries Limited". markets.financialcontent.com.
- ^ Singh, Neha (2025-04-02). "कोलकाता में 'कृष्णा कॉन्सर्ट 2025' का भव्य आयोजन". Sanmarg Hindi daily (in Hindi).
- ^ "Krishna Concert at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre Launch of Ekal Acharya and Karyakarta App - FTS India".
- ^ "Kariwala.com". www.kariwala.com.
- ^ "gallant sports infra private limited employees".
- ^ "UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards Regional Awardee Profile (Leadership Commitment, Anil Kariwala)". UN Women – Asia-Pacific.
- ^ Development, PodBean. "The Uniformer - Anil Kariwala And The Conscious Approach to Uniform Industry Leadership | The Uniformer". podcasts.naumd.com.