06-09-2017, 02:06 PM
Leather is one of the most commercialized products worldwide. The growth in demand for leather is driven by the fashion industry, especially footwear. Apart from this, the furniture and interior design industries as well as the automobile industry also demand leather. The leather industry has a place of prominence in the Indian economy due to substantial export earnings and growth.
The Indian leather industry accounts for about 12.93 percent of the world's production of leather from hides and skins. The country ranks second in production of footwear and leather garments in the world and accounts for 9 percent of the world production of footwear.
The Indian leather industry accounts for about 12.93 percent of the world's production of leather from hides and skins. The country ranks second in production of footwear and leather garments in the world and accounts for 9 percent of the world production of footwear.