Leather Industry In India

Tata International to nearly double sustainable leather production in 4 yrs

Tata International, the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group, on Monday said it plans to increase the production of sustainable leather to 50 pc in the next four years, from 27 per cent at present. The company launched Phoenix Leather, an eco-friendly product under its Earthcare Leather range, Tata International said in a statement. This has been developed through a patented collaboration with the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), which marks a significant advancement in sustainable leather technology, it added. "Tata International's Earthcare Leather range aims to lead the sustainable development of the leather industry. Despite lower demand post-Covid, we are now witnessing promising recovery with increased interest from key markets such as the USA, China, and Europe," said P Rajasekaran, Business Head - Finished Leather Business at Tata International. Tata International is one of the largest exporters of leather and leather products in India. "We are .

Vegan leather from sugarcane: PETA sees potential in India's agri-waste

Animal rights group PETA India on Wednesday said India's position as a major global sugarcane producer offers significant opportunities for expanding the use of sugarcane-based vegan leather. The organisation highlighted that India's vast sugarcane production could be leveraged to effectively utilise sugarcane waste through technology developed by PA Footwear P Ltd, a company specialising in vegan leather alternatives. India, the world's second-largest sugar producer after Brazil, grows sugarcane in 55-60 million hectares area. "India is one of the largest producers of sugarcane globally, so PA Footwear P Ltd's technology presents a significant opportunity to utilise sugarcane waste effectively," PETA India said in a statement. PA Footwear P Ltd, in partnership with the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, has developed Vegan Virya, a leather alternative made primarily from sugarcane. The material has received "PETA-Approved Vegan" certification from PET

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Footwear industry says it lost export orders worth $1 bn due to Covid-19

Says it may require support from government in the form of reduction in GST, especially for footwear priced above Rs 1,000

Kanpur tanneries' lockout pulls down finished leather exports by 29%

Uttar Pradesh green watchdog has now allowed the conditional opening of tanneries

UP green watchdog orders closure of Kanpur tanneries after brief reprieve

Industry blames state Jal Nigam, which runs the treatment plant, for falling short on its commitment to treat effluents generated by tanneries

Rs 26 billion special package likely for leather and footwear industry

The grant will generate 300,000 jobs, will be used will be for human resource development, setting up clusters, environment protection and export promotion, among others

Govt's clampdown on Muslim-run leather units hits jobs, drag exports by 13%

India, the world's second-biggest supplier of shoes and leather garments, exports nearly half its leather goods