India's leather and footwear exports to the UK could exceed USD 900 million, marking a major leap forward for the sector. This growth is expected as the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens up new opportunities for small artisans and businesses across the country.
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has set a target of USD 47 billion by 2030, out of which USD 13.7 bn is for the export sector, according to Rajendra Kumar Jalan, Chairman, Council for Leather Exports
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the India International Footwear Fair (IIFF) 2024 on Thursday, asked the footwear manufacturers to aim USD 50 billion export target by 2030.
Agra is home to a number of such small-scale units that contribute significantly to the nation's overall production and add greatly to India's leather footwear exports.
New Delhi [India], Dec 27 (ANI): India's manufacturing-based export of leather, leather products, and footwear increased by 5.25 per cent in terms of the rupee during Aril-October period of the current fiscal as compared to the last corresponding period, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursda