5 April 2011

The Indian economy has shown a positive growth with gross domestic product expected to grow at a rate of at 9.2 per cent in year 2010-11. The leather and footwear industry has been growing at over 20% for the period spanning 2008 to 2011 and footwear which has been projected to make up about 60% of the total leather exports by 2011.

Given this growth, India’s position as a manufacturing footwear centre and a producer of leather and fashion has been strengthening and international recognition has been increasing. To help boost the Indian economic and business environment, fMM&T 2011 provides an ideal platform to meet business prospects, clients & partners all in one location. The trade fair helps Indian producers enhance their know how, further improve their chemical technology and machinery, enabling them to competitively match current trends in footwear and fashion production. fMM&T also helps generate leads and facilitate development of strategic partnerships with other industry leaders
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