Lucknow | 14, July 2025 : Companies from Taiwan and Vietnam want to invest in India’s growing non-leather footwear market. The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) Chairman, Arkaj Jallan, shared this update. He asked the Indian government to make it easier for these companies to invest.
Why India Looks Good for Non-Leather Footwear
Demand for Non-Leather Shoes Is Growing
The world wants more sports shoes and synthetic shoes. India can make these at good prices and high quality. So, big global companies now see India as a smart place to set up new factories.
Government Help Is Needed
CLE Chief Wants Faster Action
The CLE Chairman said India must help these companies invest. He said the government should:
- Make land easy to get
- Give better roads and power supply
- Offer tax cuts and other help
- Allow easy import of new machines
He asked for a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for this sector. Other PLI schemes in mobiles and textiles have helped those industries grow fast.
Best Cities for New Footwear Units
Kanpur and Agra Can Lead the Way
Kanpur and Agra are known for leather shoes. But they can also become big centres for non-leather shoes. They have skilled workers and old export networks. Companies can use this to grow fast.
Why India Is a Good Choice
India Has Many Strengths
India offers low-cost workers. It also has a huge local market. The government wants to make doing business easy. This makes India better than China for many companies.
Exports May Grow 18% This Year
Big Export Goal
India’s leather and non-leather shoe exports may rise by 18% this year. By 2025-26, the goal is to cross $10 billion in export value. Right now, it is about $5.75 billion.
Local Businesses Will Benefit Too
More Work for Small Makers
When big foreign companies come, small local factories get work too. They supply parts, packing, and small items. This means more local jobs.
Steps India Must Take
The CLE wants the government to:
- Start a PLI scheme for non-leather shoes
- Make land and approvals faster
- Build better factories and clusters
- Train workers with new skills
These steps will help India become a big global supplier of sports and synthetic shoes.
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