INTERVIEWS

FTAs to help boost leather, footwear exports to $14 Bn by 2030: CLE

"India’s uphill battle: global competition and domestic woes"

While international brands seek urgent alternatives to single-country procurement, domestic structural bottlenecks and low-margin commodity dependency threaten to stall India’s manufacturing ascendancy.

India firmly placed on the global buyers’ radar: CLE's Vikas Mahtani

“As the current global realignment presents a decisive window of opportunity for India’s manufacturing, the country’s leather and footwear sector is uniquely positioned to benefit from this shift.”

Systemic bottlenecks impacting sector growth: CLE VC Mukhtarul Amin

"The sector is facing multiple challenges that directly impact its growth trajectory and global competitiveness. Primarily, the industry is witnessing a sharp rise in input and logistics costs, driven by the crisis in West Asia and broader global supply chain disruptions."

Reforms key to unlocking India’s leather potential: CLE's Moti Lal Sethi

“Despite temporary global sluggishness, India’s long-term industry fundamentals remain remarkably robust due to a vast manufacturing base, favourable demographic shifts, and strong entrepreneurial resilience.”