Inside India’s Leather Sector

Inside India’s Leather Sector

From MSME TALK by Tripti Sharma

December 24, 2025 · 17 min · Season 1 · Episode 58

About this episode

This episode explores India's Leather & Footwear Industry, discussing its challenges and growth potential.

Episode 58 Inside India’s Leather Sector: Footwear Manufacturing, MSMEs, Clusters, Kanpur Decline, Challenges & Growth Potential | MSME TALK® Welcome back to MSME TALK® Industry Bite. In this episode, MSME TALK® explores one of India’s oldest and most labour-intensive sectors — the Leather & Footwear Industry — employing 4.2 million people and contributing significantly to exports and foreign exchange. Hosted by Swapnil, Economist & Researcher at MSME TALK®, this is Pa...

People in this episode

Host: Swapnil

Topics covered

  • Leather Sector
  • Footwear Manufacturing
  • MSMEs
  • Challenges
  • Growth Potential

Keywords

  • Leather Sector
  • Footwear Manufacturing
  • MSMEs
  • Kanpur
  • Challenges
  • Growth Potential
  • Exports
  • Foreign Exchange

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MSME TALK, Leather & Footwear Industry

Places: India, Kanpur

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