Oswal Woollen Mills Ltd., the flagship company of Nahar group began its operations in 1949 in Ludhiana. Initial focus was on hosiery and textile fabrics; in 1972 it set up its wool combing unit sensing the huge business opportunity in the domestic readymade knitwear.

Initially having expertise in hosiery and woollens it was in 1984 when Monte Carlo was launched as a brand, which was a significant step in the evolution of branded garment industry in India. Since then, it has been catering to the ever-growing demands of the Clothing and Fashion industry, in India.