Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Explained | What’s inside India–New Zealand FTA: Tariff cuts, services push, farm safeguards & moreInd NZ FTA Agreement: India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement. This pact opens doors for goods, services, and inves...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Arvind Fashions reports 25% growth in footwear as GST reduction boosts consumer demandArvind Fashions' CEO Amisha Jain reported a settlement in BIS certification disruptions, leading to over 25% year-on-year growth in the foo...
04 Nov, 2025, 08.03 PM IST
UK FTA to boost Indian apparel, leather exports vs Bangladesh, Vietnam: ExportersThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to eliminate import duties on Indian goods in sectors like apparel and leather, boosting competiti...
07 May, 2025, 07.36 PM IST
Footwear maker Skechers shares jump 25% on 3G Capital's $9 billion buyout dealSkechers is set to be acquired by 3G Capital for $9.42 billion, marking the footwear industry's largest buyout amidst tariff challenges. 3G...
05 May, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Global brands bare their soles to India's BISGlobal brands like Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, and Superdry may soon resume importing premium footwear to India as the government has initiated c...
27 Feb, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Imported luxury shoe brands trip on delayed BIS nod for sourcing unitsThe upscale footwear industry, featuring designer labels and high-end sports shoes, faces upheaval as manufacturers warn of potential consu...
19 Dec, 2023, 12.14 AM IST
Fundamental Radar: 4 factors to drive strong earnings CAGR for Metro BrandsMetro Brands has created a pure retailing model in footwear with 766 stores across segments, price points and geographies with brands like ...
04 Oct, 2023, 09.47 AM IST
Leather bags and shoe prices may rise"Prices will definitely increase by a minimum of 5% in wholesale and in retail by on average 3%. The move will also make domestic manufactu...
02 Feb, 2021, 06.29 PM IST
ICICI Direct has buy on Relaxo Footwear, target price Rs 775Healthy performance in a challenging scenario instils confidence in the business model, which would enable the company to command premium v...
16 Mar, 2020, 01.12 PM IST
Arvind sports to bring Cole Haan and Heatwave Shoes to IndiaArvind Sports Lifestyle plans to launch two international shoe brands in India as part of a plan to cash in on the country's growing premiu...
14 Mar, 2016, 03.41 AM IST
Clarks Future Footwear plans to double stores in IndiaClarks is a 50:50 joint venture between Future Group's Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd and UK-based footwear company C&J Clark International.
19 Aug, 2014, 05.28 AM IST
Metro Shoes looks at tier 2, 3 cities to drive growthThe Indian footwear industry is driven mainly by the men’s footwear segment, which has been booming with the rise in the purchasing power a...
21 Apr, 2014, 01.49 PM IST
Brazil footwear brand Havaianas to strengthen India distribution networkBrazilian premium footwear brand Havaianas is looking at strengthening its distribution network with more points of sales.
21 Aug, 2013, 03.02 PM IST
- We plan to open 100 stores by 2012: Melissa Potter, CEO, Clarks
The 186-year-old company, which tied up with India's largest retailer Future Group's Pantaloons Retail last year to expand its reach, bets ...
20 Jun, 2011, 02.45 AM IST
- Global brands slash prices to woo small towners
'Lower Prices Are Here To Stay' said the new branding campaign of Marks & Spencer, a few months ago.
20 Nov, 2007, 01.18 AM IST
- Samsonite steps into footwear business
Luggage manufacturer and retailer Samsonite is widening its portfolio of products to include footwear. The products would be sold under two...
04 Oct, 2007, 03.05 AM IST