A delegation from the Indian leather and footwear industry met Hon’ble Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and Hon’ble Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada in New Delhi on Feb 11, 2026.
The industry representatives thanked the ministers for what they described as historic trade agreements signed with the USA, EU, UK, EFTA countries, New Zealand and Oman. They said these deals could significantly improve India’s export potential.
According to the delegation the agreements are expected to open new market access reduce trade barriers and create fresh opportunities for manufacturers and exporters. The industry believes this could directly support higher exports and large scale employment generation.
With global demand shifting and competition rising the industry sees these trade pacts as a timely boost that may strengthen India’s position in the global leather and footwear market.
