Every organisation evolves to more effectively adapt to its environment, overcome challenges and strengthen its position. This same principle guides Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, which from 10 to 13 January 2026 will once again host Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags. The upcoming edition – which, as customary, opens the Autumn/Winter 2026–27 season – builds on […]
Sportswear giant Puma has tapped Ramprasad Sridharan as its new managing director for India, effective December. He will report to Puma’s chief commercial officer, Matthias Bäumer. Sridharan brings over 25 years of brand-building experience across the Asia-Pacific region, with a career spanning leadership roles at United Colors of Benetton India, Reebok India and Clarks. Known […]
According to industry sources, a high-level committee, constituted by the Cabinet Secretariat, has recommended that several QCOs be either fully revoked or deferred by one to two years. The government is preparing to dial back several Quality Control Orders (QCOs) impacting India’s footwear industry, a shift aimed at speeding up domestic production and supporting export […]
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.
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