TKG Taekwang clears $54M non-leather footwear plant at Tiruchy SEZ

South Korea's TKG Taekwang India has secured approval for a Rs. 514 crore athletic footwear facility on 69 acres at ELCOT SEZ, Navalpattu, deepening Tamil Nadu's pull as a global sourcing hub for non-leather footwear brands.

— Filed Fri, 12 Jun, 2026, 11:23 IST · Source Apparel Resources India · Updated

South Korean footwear manufacturer TKG Taekwang India received approval for a Rs. 514 crore non-leather footwear plant at ELCOT SEZ, Navalpattu, Tiruchy on 69 acres, targeting athletic footwear production for global brands.

Why this matters

TKG Taekwang's Tiruchy clearance extends Korean footwear majors' India build-out, following Tamil Nadu's run of non-leather plant approvals tied to Nike, Adidas and Puma sourcing.

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