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Indian Leather & Footwear exporters seek PLI scheme in Budget 2024 to boost jobs, manufacturing & exports

PLI Scheme is expected to attract Rs 6,000 crore (approxi US$720 Million) in investments and create...

Government Invests Rs.1700 Crore In Leather Sector Subsidy Scheme: Golden Opportunity for Tannery, Footwear & Leather Goods Units

India's substantial investment in the leather sector aims to propel tanneries, footwear, and leather...

Sustainable Leather Foundation to Develop Transparency & Traceability Guidelines for Pakistan’s Leather Industry

This project, funded by the European Union, aims to enhance environmental and labor standards within...

Eid-ul-Azha Rawhide Market Sees Record Low Prices in Bangladesh

Salt-cured cowhides set at Tk 55-60 ($0.50) per square foot in Dhaka, a stark contrast to the...

South Africa’s Footwear & Leather Industry Set to Transform Through ILO & SAFLEC Initiatives

SAFLEC, supported by ILO, conducted workshops with Arsutoria and Edizioni AF to enhance South...

Chinese Footwear Association to Invest US$72 Million in Pakistan’s Footwear Industry

In a significant boost to Pakistan’s footwear industry, the Association of Guangdong Shoes...

Adidas Establishes 45,000 sq ft Global Capability Centre GCC in Chennai, Its First in Asia Outside China

Adidas, the renowned German sportswear giant, has inked a lease for its inaugural Global Capability...

TNPCB Fines a Tannery in Vaniyambadi $3000 for Effluent Discharge into Palar River

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) on 13 June, 2024 has imposed a fine of ₹2.6 lakh/US$...

Indian Footwear Industry Collaborates with DPIIT & BIS to Enhance Quality Standards

Important discussions were held making Quality Control Orders optional for non-performing footwear...

Portugal Set to Challenge Italy with €600 Million Footwear Investment

The Portuguese footwear industry is gearing up to expand its global footprint by investing a...

Bangladesh Leather Industry Set for Global Market Share Aims for $5 Billion by 2030: A Detailed Analysis

Bangladesh's leather industry, a vital economic sector, is navigating growth opportunities &...

The Rise of Tanzania’s Meat Exports & the Fall of Leather Exports: An Economic Review

Explore the rise of Tanzania's meat exports and downfall of the leather sector. This economic review...