Gul Ahmed

A Gul Ahmed store in Dolmen Mall, Karachi
Company type	Public
Traded as	PSX: GATM
Industry	Textile, Retail
Founded	April 1, 1953
Founder	Haji Bashir Ali Mohammad[1]
Headquarters	Landhi, Karachi-75160, Karachi , Pakistan
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Fabrics, bedding, yarn, apparel, accessories
Revenue	Rs. 86.42 billion (US$300 million) - 2021[2]
Operating income	Rs. 8.45 billion (US$29 million) - 2021[2]
Net income	Rs. 5.13 billion (US$18 million) - 2021[2]
Total assets	Rs. 38.78 billion (US$130 million) - 2021[2]
Total equity	Rs. 18.68 billion (US$65 million) - 2021
Number of employees	7,000
Parent	Gul Ahmed Group
Website	Official website

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited (گُل احمد) is a Pakistani textile company which manufactures and sells clothing through a chain of retail outlets under the name 'Ideas by Gul Ahmed'.^[3][4]

History

Gul Ahmed began trading in textiles in the early 20th century.^[1]

In 1953, the group decided to enter the field of manufacturing under the name Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited, and was incorporated as a privately limited company.^[1]

In 1970, it was listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange, and was one of the leading composite textile houses in Pakistan.^[5]

In 2003, Gul Ahmed expanded to the retail sector and founded Ideas by Gul Ahmed retail chain.^[6] It offers a range of home textiles and furnishings for the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, as well as men's and women's apparel. It also provides in-house monogramming, embroidery and tailor-made services.