Agra’s footwear industry came together on June 2, 2026, at Holiday Inn, Agra, for a focused session on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the emerging regulatory framework that will shape the future of exports to Europe. As part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate industry dialogue and knowledge-sharing, Shoes & Accessories magazine, led […]
A landmark meeting at the Ministry of Textiles marks a forward-looking moment for one of India’s most vital sectors By SHOES & ACCESSORIES Editorial Desk April 8, 2026: India’s non-leather footwear industry is entering an exciting phase of transformation, with a strong push towards a textile-led future. In a recent meeting with the Textile Minister, […]
In a significant development underscoring the rising strategic importance of India’s non-leather footwear industry, Dharmendra Narula of Guru Kripa Enterprises (MEDIFEET) hosted Hon’ble Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh along with Hon’ble Minister of State S. P. Singh Baghel on March 20, 2026, at his manufacturing facility in Agra. The visit evolved into a high-level discussion […]
The industry seeks clarifications on India new footwear import and manufacturing policy. The new policy will be effective immediately on 1 July 2023. The seminar on quality norms for footwear was conducted on 1st April,23 at Agra Trade Centre. The seminar aimed to educate the attendees about the new expected norms and the policy importance of quality in the footwear industry and […]
BIS CERTIFICATION FOR FOOTWEAR Concerned about the proposed BIS standards, various footwear industry associations are congregating in Agra at 11am on 1st April,23 at Agra Trade Centre to discuss the potential impact of the standards. Industry insiders are worried that the mandatory nature of the standards could adversely affect their creativity and ability to predict […]
February 12, 2023 Authored by: Niren Anand, Ever Trade The Indian Budget 2023, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has set the tone for India’s economic growth in the coming years, with a focus on several key sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, defence, energy management, and youth empowerment. The budget’s emphasis on these sectors is […]
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