"Vaniyambadi"

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25 November 2025

Women work in a leather factory in Kolkata, India, on November 25, 2025. India's leather industry is a significant global player, ranking as a major exporter of leather goods, garments, and footwear. It is the second-largest producer and consumer of leather footwear globally, with major production centers concentrated in states like Tamil Nadu (especially Chennai, Ambur, and Vaniyambadi), West Bengal (Kolkata), and Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur and Agra). The industry benefits from abundant raw material, skilled labor, and a large export market, particularly in the USA and Europe.

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