Tamil Nadu is the new China+1 for shoes. Crocs, Nike, Adidas foot India’s manufacturing push

Combined with the sustainable potential of non-leather footwear, and Tamil Nadusmanufacturing bullishness and robustfemale workforce, the move is a trifecta of sustainability, diversity, and foreign investment...

Leather from the state is being used by global luxury brands like Ferragamo, Prada, and Louis Vuitton.Bycomparison, Indias non-leather footwear exports were only$214 millionin2021-2022, but Tamil Nadu is poised to change that...

This rich heritage has fostered a dynamic footwear ecosystem and established international business connections, enabling a seamless transition to meet the non-leather sectors demands,Rajaa said.The second factor is the participation of women inTamil Nadusworkforce,giving it another competitive advantage..

The closest competition to Amburso faris Uttar Pradesh, with Agra and Kanpur being major leather hubs, but the industry is more unorganised there when compared to Tamil Nadu.Now Amburs leather factories are grappling with the looming threat of Taiwans mechanised might in the large-scale manufacturing of non-leather footwear...

Tamil Nadu, Indias mostindustrialised state,is aggressively positioning itselfas a destination for foreign investment and new industries,exemplified by the rapid establishment of the Permbulur footwear park.. However,while thenon-leather footwearindustry offers promise, itsstill nascent.Labour lawyers and grassroots organisations are keeping an eyeon the developments..

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