Rajkumar Rao

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About Rajkumar Rao

Seasoned textile industry professional with over a decade of experience spanning product innovation, category development, and strategic marketing across yarns, fabrics, and home textiles. Skilled in leveraging new-generation textile technologies — including advanced yarn manufacturing, weaving techniques, and fiber innovations — to create value-driven products that meet evolving consumer and sustainability needs. Proven track record in driving business growth by developing new product categories, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional teams through concept-to-market execution. Passionate about integrating design, technology, and customer insights to deliver meaningful textile solutions. Academically grounded with a Master’s in Fiber Science & Textile Technology from IIT Delhi and a Bachelor’s in Carpet & Textile Technology from the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, with a career built on strong technical acumen and business leadership. Currently focused on scaling new opportunities in textile innovation, category expansion, and market development in the global textile landscape.