At the Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre in Kolkata, the leather industry showcased its finest craftsmanship and innovation, proving that India’s eastern powerhouse is poised to take the global stage. Report By Dipika Chopra Kolkata, October 30, 2025. The AILPA (All India Leather Products and Allied) Sourcing Fair 2025 organised by Indian Leather Products Association(ILPA)concluded this […]
Tokyo-based apparel giant Fast Retailing Co., the parent company of Uniqlo, reported a stellar performance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, underscoring the brand’s growing global dominance. The group’s revenue climbed 9.6% year-on-year to 3.40 trillion yen (€19.2 billion), while business profit surged 13.6% to 551.1 billion yen (€3.1 billion). Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 16.4% to 433 billion yen (€2.4 billion), signaling continued […]
CII Sectoral Conference on Indian Footwear Industry By Shoes & Accessories Bureau Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) staged the 2nd Edition of the Manufacturing Conclave in New Delhi on September 2, 2025. The mood was unmistakable, India’s manufacturing engine is revving and footwear is no longer the sidekick – it’s center stage. Held at The […]
By Amit Chopra GST on footwear is a high-stakes game of hopscotch. Up to ₹2,500 per pair? You pay 5%. Just one rupee over? Boom – 18%. A shoe with an MRP of ₹3,000 clearly lands in the higher slab. But knock it down to ₹2,400 with a discount and suddenly GST drops to 5%. […]
Renowned European footwear brand bugatti has officially entered Mumbai with the opening of its first-ever store in the city at Sky City Mall, Borivali on 5th September. Spanning over 1,000 square feet, the new outlet marks a significant step in bugatti’s retail expansion across India, bringing its signature blend of style, comfort, and European craftsmanship to Mumbai’s fashion-conscious shoppers. The […]
GST on Footwear – Easier Said Than Done By Deepak Kohli The GST Council’s latest decision looks like a festive gift for footwear buyers: from 22 September 2025, GST on footwear priced up to ₹2,500 drops from 12% to 5%. On paper, that’s a clear consumer win. On the ground, however, the story isn’t quite so neat. Brands: The […]
The Department of Consumer Affairs has permitted manufacturers, packers, and importers to revise the maximum retail price (MRP) of unsold stock following changes in GST rates bringing much-needed relief to both companies and consumers. This move, effective September 9, 2025, aims to smoothen the transition for the industry while ensuring consumers benefit from lower tax rates.
Flite, the family fashion footwear brand from Relaxo Footwears, has unveiled Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra as its new face. The announcement comes with the launch of a fresh festive and wedding collection, giving consumers stylish choices for every celebration. The campaign is supported by a 360-degree marketing blitz that highlights confidence, individuality, and stepping ahead with […]
At its 56th meeting on September 3, the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved a simplified dual-rate structure of 5% and 18%, dropping the earlier 12% and 28% brackets. For the footwear and apparel sector, the likely big relief is a tax cut: items priced up to ₹2,500 will now attract only […]
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