Noida, 27 January 2026: Precision timing, polished intent and a shared appetite for scale defined the minute to minute engagement between the Indian footwear ecosystem and a visiting Vietnam delegation at the Footwear Design and Development Institute. Hosted at Footwear Design & Development Institute in association with IFCOMA, the meeting demonstrated how industry diplomacy works best when it […]
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 […]
Unnao: Momentum built steadily across both days at the 15th edition of Kanpur Shoetech, culminating in a buyer-packed finale that pushed estimated business transactions beyond ₹550 crore. Organised by the Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA), the exhibition reaffirmed the Kanpur–Unnao belt’s standing as a critical node in India’s leather and footwear value chain. From early walkthroughs to last-hour […]
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 […]
Re-strategise, re-set, upskill, go compliant, build in agility and resilience—these should be the mantras for the footwear industry as it gears up in the next 89 days for the final dictum from the White House. And yeah, US+1 will work here too. And that could well be here’s looking at you India! By Richa Bansal Long Story, […]
By Amit Chopra | Industry Report As global trade tensions simmer and reciprocal tariffs take center stage, India’s leather sector finds itself at a critical juncture. Industry veteran Puran Dawar, President of the Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) and Regional Chairman (North) of CLE, shared his candid perspective on the evolving situation and […]
By Dipika Chopra, Editor – Shoes & Accessories As Donald Trump gears up to build the Great wall of Tariffs, global trade circles are once again bracing for impact. His latest volley? A potential tariff storm aimed at imports from key nations—including India. For India’s footwear industry, which struts confidently in both leather legacy and […]
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