India’s leather and leather products exports fell 2.36% year-on-year to USD 4.26 billion in 2025-26, as industry links the slowdown to the West Asia crisis. Exporters are now seeking duty exemptions on critical inputs to shield costs and support shipments. They still project overall exports could rise toward USD 5.6 billion with non-leather goods data pending.
Bata, a century-old footwear brand that once followed multiple generations through daily life, is struggling as India’s consumers become younger, richer, and more style-led. With changing preferences, the company is racing to reinvent its offerings to win back relevance before competitors and new trends permanently shift the market.
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