MANUFACTURING
Kothari’s Jinnah Rafiq Ahamed Appointed As ISF Vice President
The Indian Shoe Federation (ISF) has appointed Jinnah Rafiq Ahamed, Executive Chairman, Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), as its new Vice President, with effect from September 28, 2026. The appointment was announced at the federation’s 34th Annual General Meeting held in Chennai. The appointment comes as India’s footwear industry looks to expand its manufacturing and […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 29, 2026
ECONOMY
India Targets $15 Bn Leather Exports Riding On Slew Of Free Trade Pacts
India’s leather and footwear industry is being urged to set its sights on becoming a $15-billion export sector, with the Centre arguing that recently concluded and upcoming free trade agreements (FTAs) have created an unprecedented opportunity to significantly expand the country’s global footprint. Addressing the Council for Leather Exports National Export Excellence Awards for 2024-25, […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 7, 2026
MANUFACTURING
India’s Toy Industry Levels Up: From Import Dependence To Global Goals
India’s toy industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Once heavily dependent on imports, the sector is now emerging as a domestic manufacturing success story, backed by government policy, stricter quality norms and rising exports. But the next phase of growth will depend less on protection and more on competitiveness, […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 5, 2026
ECONOMY
India’s Textile Exports Register 2.1% Growth In FY26 At ₹3.16 Lakh Cr
Indian textile sector continued to demonstrate resilience in global markets during FY26, with total textile exports, including handicrafts, increasing from ₹3,09,859 crore to ₹3,16,335 crore, registering a growth of 2%. This performance reflects steady global demand for Indian textile products and the continued competitiveness of the sector across major product categories. Segment-wise performance Among the […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 22, 2026
