[2] The group initially made aluminum products such as kitchen utensils and cookware in the 1970s, and later ventured into producing spices, textiles, and bags.

[3] Its flagship company, Kitex Garments Limited, is reportedly the world's second-largest infant clothing manufacturer.

In 1978, Anna Group launched a garment brand called Kitex Limited, an acronym of 'Kizhakkambalam Textiles'.

In 1992, Anna Group expanded its business to the global markets by launching Kitex Garments Limited.

[8] As of 2021, Kitex Garments, a subsidiary of the group, is the world’s second largest infant clothing producer as well as a major supplier to Walmart and Amazon.