New Delhi, March 31, 2026: Strengthening its focus on the upstream ecosystem, the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has nominated Sanjay Gupta as Convenor of the Components and Allied Panel, reinforcing alignment across critical input segments of the leather and footwear value chain. He currently also heads IFCOMA. Gupta brings extensive industry experience and a […]
Kolkata 30th Mar’26: In a significant development for India’s leather and footwear sector, Mr. Mukhtarul Amin has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), reinforcing experienced leadership at a time of global recalibration in trade and manufacturing. A distinguished gathering of dignitaries and CLE members marked the occasion. A former CLE […]
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 […]
New Delhi: In a decisive and unanimous mandate, Shri Motilal Sethi has been elected as the Northern Regional Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) at the first NRC meeting held in New Delhi on 17th March,2026. He will serve a two-year term spanning FY 2026–27 to 2027–28. Sethi steps into the role at […]
Set to run from 22–24 February 2026 at Rho Fiera Milano, MICAM is reinforcing its role as a strategic meeting ground for the global footwear industry. The upcoming edition is expected to draw an expanded int ernational audience, with organisers reporting that incoming buyer numbers have doubled compared to previous editions. The surge follows targeted […]
DIVERSIFYING WHILE STAYING TRUE TO CORE VALUES Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags confirm their role as strategic global hubs, focusing on market and product diversification in response to the new balances of Affinity Globalisation. The trade fairs are evolving towards an integrated platform model for the global volume fashion industry. Over just four days, during […]
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 […]
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 […]
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