Mr. R. K. Vij
National President
The Textile Association (India) has elected new Office Bearers for the term 2025-2027, during its Governing Council Meeting held on 22-11-2025 at Hotel Le Meridien, Coimbatore.
After a fair and transparent procedure from the valid nominations received, Dr G. S. Nadiger, appointed Returning Officer for conducting the election, declared that Shri R. K. Vij has been unanimously elected as National President for the term 2025-2027.
Shri R. K. Vij has extensive experience of over 46 years in successfully managing the business of Textiles and Fibres in a dynamic and competitive business environment.
He is the Advisor – Polyester at M/s Indorama Synthetics (India) Limited.
Shri R. K. Vij is an MBA from Delhi University, Post Graduate Diploma in Management from YMCA, New Delhi, and Bachelor of Technology in Textiles from The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences (TITS), Bhiwani (Haryana).
The history of Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Limited dates back to 1995, when it first forayed into the business of polyesters.
He was the National President of the Association in 2021-2023 and then President (Emeritus) in 2023-2025.
Shri Vij is actively involved with The Textile Association (India), Delhi Unit, and also with the Central. He is a recipient of the Service Memento, awarded in 2007 by the Textile Association (India) at the All India Textile Conference held at Ahmedabad. Then he was honoured with the Service Gold Medal in 2017 at the All India Textile Conference held at Nagpur.
Shri R. K. Vij, on behalf of TAI, is representing the Ministry of Textiles and other government organisations on various issues related to Textiles and Man-Made fibres.
He is the Secretary-General of Polyester Textiles & Apparel Association (PTAA), India and also the Vice Chairman (Textile Committee) of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Shri R. K. Vij strongly believes that with the support of industry and Associations, the Indian Textile Industry will reach to great heights.