<h1>Textile manufacturer unveils Rs 2,000-crore Punjab expansion, boosting terry towels, paper modernisation and rural women employment</h1> A textile manufacturer has disclosed, via regulatory filing, a Rs 2,000-crore expansion plan in Punjab, indicating significant capital commitment and long-term operational presence in the state. The plan allocates Rs 1,500 crore to expand terry towel production and modernise paper manufacturing facilities in Barnala, and Rs 500 crore to establish a corporate office and capacity-building centre in Mohali. The project is projected to create approximately 2,000 jobs, with emphasis on semi-skilled rural women, aligning with state policies on industrial growth, employment generation, and women's empowerment. The announcement was made jointly with a senior state industry official.