It was in Aden and Ethiopia that the founder of the Kachins Group started textile business of trading in cotton yarn and cotton fabrics. The group started retail operations of textiles in India in 1965. Along the way establishing itself as a leading fashion house catering to the demands of the elite of Bombay as well as other parts of the country. Providing them with customized tailoring. In 1975, the group turned to wholesale, marketing exclusive shirting designs.