Coimbatore-based LMW leverages AI and digitization to boost textile machinery
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Engineering company LMW, based in Coimbatore, is going all in on artificial intelligence, digitization, and streamlining its business processes to boost its textile machinery division.
Despite a tough economy, Chairman Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu feels optimistic, pointing to India's manufacturing push and new trade deals as reasons to be hopeful.
LMW machine tool division earns ₹1,033cr
LMW's machine tool division was the star performer in FY26 (fiscal year 2025-26), raking in ₹1,033 crore from 4,231 machines, thanks to strong demand in sectors like automotive and aerospace.
The company is also eyeing mobile manufacturing and AI-powered tools next.
On top of that, LMW is focusing on making its foundry more efficient and investing in employee skills to keep up momentum.