Mukhtarul Amin, Vice Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports, who was unanimously elected during its 185th Committee of Administration meeting held in Kolkata on March 30, 2026, has outlined a growth roadmap for India’s leather and footwear industry, highlighting the need for global investment, innovation and stronger capabilities.
Sharing his views after taking charge, he emphasized scaling the sector globally through partnerships and skill development.
The Indian leather and footwear industry is entering a crucial phase, according to Mukhtarul Amin, who believes the sector has strong potential to expand its global presence. As Vice Chairman of CLE, he is focusing on strengthening industry capabilities and attracting international collaborations.
“India’s leather and footwear sector stands at a defining inflection point, with a strong opportunity to scale globally through investment, innovation, and capability building.”
– Mukhtarul Amin, Vice Chairman, Council for Leather Exports
He highlighted the importance of bringing in overseas investments and encouraging joint ventures, especially with Taiwanese firms in footwear and accessories manufacturing. He also stressed the need to accelerate technology adoption across the industry.
“Bringing in overseas investments, encouraging joint ventures particularly with Taiwanese firms in footwear and accessories manufacturing and accelerating technology adoption will be critical to the next phase of growth.”
– Mukhtarul Amin, Vice Chairman, CLE
He also pointed to the importance of skill development, both at the blue-collar and white-collar level, to support long-term growth and innovation in the sector.
With a focus on global collaboration, investment and capability building, the industry leadership is aiming to position India as a stronger player in the global leather and footwear market.
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