• 5247 visitors, including 2470 trade visitors, participated in the two-day exhibition.
• At the closing ceremony, exhibitors mentioned that the industry would gain momentum with technological advancements and government support.
Agra. Creativity in footwear components, technological development, and innovative research in India are changing the landscape of the Indian market globally. The supply of components in India, which was primarily dependent on imports, is now strengthening rapidly. These were some of the statements made by Purun Dawar, President of AFMEC, while addressing the exhibitors on the second last day of the 58th edition of the ‘Shoe-Tech Agra’ exhibition. He said, “All the components used in shoes are now available in India. Events like Shoe-Tech are becoming the protagonists of this industrial revolution.”
The General Secretary of the event organizing body IFCOMA, Deepak Manchanda, shared the exhibition statistics with the media. Speaking to the media, he said, “In this two-day exhibition, the foundation for a business worth 450 crore in footwear components has been laid, which is certainly an indicator of India’s progress in this trade.”
Visitors Continued to Arrive Till Evening
On the second last day, visitors continued to arrive from morning till late evening. Not only factory owners attended this event, but future entrepreneurs also participated in the exhibition. It seemed that no industry-related businessman wanted to miss out on the opportunity to participate in this event.
Statement:
“Today, the changes happening in the Indian footwear industry with technological development and creativity are not only changing the Indian market’s dynamics, but they are also a big step towards our self-reliance. All components used in shoes are now available in India. Events like Shoe-Tech are becoming the champions of this industrial revolution.”
— Purun Dawar, President, AFMEC
“In this event, we truly witnessed the gathering of wire-sellers. Shoe-Tech Agra is a significant initiative for the footwear components industry and is moving towards historic success. This event not only gives opportunities to industry professionals but also updates them with the latest technologies and gives them the confidence to stand strong in the global market.”
— Deepak Manchanda, General Secretary, IFCOMA
“Events like this do not directly lead to purchases, but business agreements are certainly bringing forth big figures. We are excited that in two days, the foundation for a business worth approximately 450 crore was laid at Shoe-Tech Agra, which is undoubtedly an indicator of the growing speed of the footwear components sector in India.”
— Sharad Kant Verma, Executive Director, IFCOMA
“Such events give a new boom to the business. Shoe-Tech Agra has provided an opportunity to update oneself with the latest footwear components and technologies under one roof. This event provides an opportunity to meet one another. Events like this should be regularly held for the footwear industry as they play a key role in giving new dimensions to the business.”
— Opinder Singh Lovely, President, ASMA
Exhibitors’ Excellence Awarded for Best Stalls in Various Categories
The following exhibitors were honored for their excellent stalls in different categories:
• Colonel Abhay – FDDI – Industry-Academia Collaboration Initiative
• Dr. Ashish Chandra – NIFT – Most Innovative Trends Display
• Shailesh Pathak – Stuck On – Trusted Brand
• Satyamurthy – CDS Soles – Creative Product
• Akshay Gunteti – Green Worms – Revolutionary Waste Management and Recycling
Statistics Shared
• Total Exhibitors: 60
• Visitors Participation: 5247
• Registered Business Visitors: 2470
• Participation from States: 12
• Estimated Total Business: Approximately 450 Crore INR
Key Attendees
The event was hosted by Atul Kohli. Special guests included Deepak Manchanda, General Secretary of IFCOMA; S.K. Verma, Executive Director; Pradeep Agarwal, Former President; Opinder Singh Lovely, President of ASMA; Ajay Sharma, CCLA; and Brajesh Sharma among others.
