Footwear

Your shoes may be damaging your knees and back more than you realise daily

From barefoot trends to cushioned trainers, doctor explains how footwear affects your knees, hips and spine, and what kind of shoes actually reduce joint wear over time

Stepping Up: How homegrown sneakers are redefining India's footwear scene

Indian consumers are increasingly choosing homegrown sneaker brands over global labels, drawn by better comfort, local design relevance, sustainability and value-for-money pricing

Bata laces up plans to build India as global sourcing hub: Gunjan Shah

Bata India plans to scale up to 3,000 stores, deepen omnichannel play and drive product-led growth as casual and premium footwear demand reshapes the market

Prada partners with LIDCOM, LIDKAR to co-create Kolhapuri-inspired sandals

Prada has formalised a collaboration with LIDCOM and LIDKAR to produce a Kolhapuri-inspired limited-edition sandal collection, manufactured in India with skilled artisans

Metro Brands' growth promises hit by stretched valuations, say analysts

HDFC Securities, in a note dated September 30, maintained its 'Sell' recommendation, due to expensive valuations at 55x estimated September 2027 P/E.

Ranbir Kapoor's ARKS targets ₹36 cr in FY26, to add 2 stores in 2025

Ranbir Kapoor's ARKS aims for Rs 36 crore revenue in FY26, with two new stores, SKU expansion, a fragrance line and plans for global shipping to boost its premium fashion brand

Bata extends GST benefits to customers with 'Price Promise' initiative

Footwear major Bata India on Thursday said it has introduced its Bata Price Promise initiative, extending the benefit of the upcoming GST rate cut on footwear priced below Rs 1,000 to customers ahead of the official September 22 rollout. Under the scheme, prices across Bata outlets reflect a 7 per cent reduction, with the company absorbing the differential to pass on immediate savings to buyers, the company said in a statement. Footwear has seen GST cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. Our priority at Bata is to make fashion and comfort accessible to every consumer. By absorbing GST on select footwear, we are ensuring festive shopping starts early, is more affordable, and brings greater joy to our customers, Bata India MD and CEO Gunjan Shah said.

Footwear stocks cheer GST rejig; Bata, Campus, Metro Brands rally up 10%

The GST council in its meeting approved the proposal that footwear items up to ₹2,500 will be taxed at 5% while above ₹2,500 shall be taxed at 18%.

Footwear stocks up on GST cut buzz; time to buy Relaxo, Campus Activewear?

Footwear stocks surged today as reports suggest GST on shoes under ₹2,500 may be cut to 5 per cent from 12 per cent at the upcoming GST Council meet. Relaxo, Liberty, Campus Activewear shares gain

South Korean firm to establish India's first footwear plant in TN: Govt

South Korea headquartered Hwaseung Footwear Group, with an investment of Rs 1,720 crore, has decided to set up its non-leather footwear manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu, the first such facility for the group in the country, Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa said. The factory to come up in Tuticorin is expected to generate 20,000 direct jobs in the region, he said. "Our efforts to ensure the grounding of MoUs we signed at TN Rising Tuticorin are in full swing. Chief Minister M K Stalin today met senior executives of South Korea's Hwaseung Footwear Group at the Secretariat," Rajaa said. "Hwaseung has committed an investment of Rs 1,720 crore to establish a large-scale non-leather footwear manufacturing facility, their first production base in India," he said in a social media post late on Friday. Rajaa exuded confidence that the production plant, with the creation of 20,000 direct jobs in the region, would become one of the largest employment-generating footwear projects in Tamil ...

Bata India, Liberty, Campus slip up to 7%; why footwear stocks are falling?

Footwear stocks are under pressure as companies reported disappointing earnings for the quarter ended June 2025

Parliament panel calls for global promotion of Indian leather products

Parliamentary panel recommends promoting 'Make in India' for traditional leather products to safeguard artisans, citing the Kolhapuri chappals imitation case

Bata India slips 3%, nears 52-week low on disappointing Q1 results

Bata India stock falls post Q1 results: Consumption momentum remained sluggish during Q1FY26 and was also impacted by fluctuating weather patterns and geopolitical uncertainties.

India-UK FTA to open new opportunities for textiles, boost footwear exports

The India-UK free trade agreement is expected to significantly boost India's textile and footwear exports, unlocking Rs 7,000 crore in additional business and accelerating growth in the sector

After global misstep, Italian luxury brand Prada walks into Kolhapur

Prior to their visit, the team had an online meeting on July 11 with executives from the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA)

Taiwanese, Vietnamese firms keen to invest in footwear sector in India: CLE

Companies from Taiwan and Vietnam are keen to invest in India's non-leather footwear sector, and the government support is crucial to facilitate these investments, Council for Leather Exports (CLE) Chairman RK Jalan said on Sunday. Jalan said these Taiwanese and Vietnamese firms import products like shoe soles, moulds, machinery, and fabrics from countries like China. "Vietnamese and Taiwanese firms are keen to invest in India. We need to support them so that they can import these goods smoothly into the country for their manufacturing facilities," he said. The country's exports are growing at a healthy rate, and the council is aiming for USD 7 billion worth of shipments in 2025-26, he added. The exports stood at USD 5.75 billion in 2024-25. The US was the top destination for Indian exporters with shipments worth USD 957 million (about 20 per cent share). It was followed by the UK (11 per cent) and Germany. "We are expecting about 18 per cent growth this year. Promotion of ...

Chhattisgarh govt revives Charan Paduka scheme for tendu leaf collectors

Under the scheme, up to two members per family -- aged 18 or above -- engaged in tendu leaf collection will receive a pair of footwear each every year

Metro Brands tightens its laces for another quarter of strong growth

A shoo-in to lead the pack, its premium push and store rollout leave value players dragging their heels

Birkenstock cracks down on fakes as teams inspect India units: Report

In May, Birkenstock filed an infringement lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against four footwear traders, four factories and two unnamed individuals

Kolhapuri chappals, Prada style: Homage or cultural appropriation?

Cultural appropriation in fashion is nothing new, but how should one see it - as homage or blatant robbery?