About Us

About Us

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company with a Legacy Across Industries

Anna Kitex Group is a trusted and familiar name in Malayali households, built on a strong legacy spanning over five decades. With a diversified presence across kitchenware, garment manufacturing, food products, roofing solutions, and healthcare, we have earned the loyalty of customers not only in India but also across the USA, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.

With Anna Aluminium , the group engaged in the manufacture of clothing in 1975 under Our journey began in 1968 with Anna Aluminium, our flagship company. We established ourselves as a leader in aluminum manufacturing with premium-quality sheets, circles, vessels, and utensils made from 99.5% pure aluminum ingots. Our renowned brand Chakson continues to deliver a wide range of durable kitchenware including pressure cookers, milk boilers, rice cookers, idli cookers, and more.

Our Growth Journey

In 1975, we expanded into the food industry with Sara Spices, now known as Saras. Within a short span, Saras became a household name, offering high-quality spices, masalas, curry powders, ready-to-eat, and ready-to-cook products. Today, Saras proudly carries the authentic taste of Indian cuisine to global markets.

In 1979, we ventured into garment manufacturing under the brandKitex . Over the years, Kitex has grown into a leading name in textiles with a diverse portfolio including:

  • ScooBee Day – Iconic school bags known for design, durability, and comfort
  • Trawellday – Functional and stylish travel bags
  • Baby ScooBee – Premium baby wear crafted with care, comfort, and safety in mind
  • Innerwear collections for men, women, and kids

OurBaby ScooBee range is specially designed to provide softness, safety, and comfort for newborns and toddlers, making it a trusted choice for modern parents.

Expanding Horizons

Anna Kitex Group also entered the healthcare space with Ellys, offering a wide range of herbal extracts, Ayurvedic products, and food supplements that promote safe and affordable wellness.

In the infrastructure segment, we launched Annalium roofing sheets in 2018, followed by Roof Shield steel roofing sheets in 2020. Designed to withstand Kerala’s tropical climate, our roofing solutions provide durability, heat resistance, and cost efficiency, ensuring long-lasting protection for homes and buildings.

Our Strength Today

With a strong retail network worldwide and exclusive showrooms across Kerala, Anna Group has emerged as a market leader in:

  • Aluminum and kitchenware products
  • Spices and food products
  • Textiles, garments, and bags

Despite our diverse portfolio, our core philosophy remains unchanged — commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

The founder

One of the audacious entrepreneurs of all time, Sri M.C. Jacob founded the Anna Aluminium Company in 1968 which has become a leading manufacturer of pure aluminium products. Hailing from an affluent family of plantation owners, Sri Jacob was a Public Works Department contractor. He made an breakthrough in the aluminium industry, when he happened to learn that not only do Tamil Nadu-based companies manufacture aluminium utensils using the scrap from the INDAL plant in Kalamasserry (his neighboring panchayat) but also sell the same at a profit in Kerala.

After With meticulous training in the technology along with the help of expert workers, Sri Jacob established Anna Aluminium with just 8 employees. The business took off successfully owing to the exceptional quality and intuitive marketing strategies implied. Presently, Anna Group is the topmost company in Kerala in terms of having the highest employee strength. As a result of Sri M.C. Jacob's visionary actions and hard work, Anna Group has carved a powerful niche in the domestic as well as the global market. Apart from high-quality Aluminium products, the group has made a strong foothold in manufacture and supply of first-class garments, fabrics, spices, marine exports and so forth.

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