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 […]
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%. […]
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 […]
Zoom Shoes kicked off its Autumn-Winter 2025 journey in style at its Annual Brand Summit in the scenic hills of Panchkula, uniting India’s top retailers, distributors and partners for a day of networking, insights and first looks at its latest collection. The new line reaffirmed Zoom’s belief that comfort drives sales. From padded slip-ons and […]
Italy’s antitrust authority has slapped Giorgio Armani and one of its subsidiaries with a €3.5 million fine for unfair commercial practices. The regulator found that the fashion house made public statements highlighting its ethical and social responsibility claims that were inconsistent with the actual conditions observed at its suppliers and subcontractors. According to the watchdog, […]
Date: June 30, 2025 The Agra Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) has announced the appointment of Shri Gopal Gupta as its new President—a move expected to invigorate the region’s footwear industry with renewed vision and strategic momentum. A respected figure in Agra’s manufacturing and export circles, Gopal Gupta brings with him decades of experience, having played a pivotal […]
With 8,000 attendees from over 100 countries, the 103rd edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags came to a close. Attendance grew from Poland, the UK, Africa and the USA, while numbers from Germany remained steady. The event, which kicked off the Spring/Summer 2026 season, featured the debut of the renewed Gardabags format – a […]
From 14 to 17 June 2025 in Riva del Garda, the market’s recovery will be put to the test. All the regular appointments return, with a focus on consumer trends, retail innovation and the analysis of international markets. A renewed Gardabags will debut, doubling its exhibition space and offering three fairs in one, thanks to […]
Paris, June 2, 2025: In a strategic move to bolster Indo-European economic ties, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, engaged with leading French business figures in Paris. The discussions, held on June 2, centered on exploring new avenues for collaboration and investment between India and France. Puran Dawar and Aqeel Panaruna, representing the Indian […]
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