India-UK CETA opens duty-free path for leather, footwear exports from July 15
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal spotlighted Ambur-based Florence Shoe Company, a Hugo Boss manufacturer, as a Made in India exemplar. The India-UK trade pact effective July 15 grants duty-free access to Indian leather and footwear, a tailwind for export-oriented contract manufacturers serving global brands.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted Tamil Nadu's Florence Shoe Company, which manufactures Hugo Boss footwear, as a Made in India success. India-UK CETA, effective July 15, will give duty-free access to Indian leather and footwear exports.
Why this matters
Florence Shoe Company, a Hugo Boss contract manufacturer in Ambur, gains government spotlight as the India-UK CETA opens duty-free UK access, positioning export-led Indian footwear makers for global brand expansion.
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