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Footwear in India

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  • 24 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: India
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 4192166
Footwear in India experienced significant growth in 2025. The median disposable income per household grew substantially to INR758,000, and coupled with increasing fitness consciousness, this fuelled demand for athleisure and performance footwear across urban and emerging markets. While the competitive landscape remained relatively stable, in terms of distribution retail e-commerce saw significant share growth in 2025.

This Footwear in India report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Children's Footwear, Men's Footwear, Women's Footwear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Footwear market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising incomes and athleisure trend spark significant growth in footwear
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Growth driven by rising incomes, seasonal launches, and the fitness trend
  • Men’s footwear dominates, but children’s and women’s footwear are more dynamic
  • Asics increases local manufacturing to navigate regulatory changes
  • CHART 2 ASICS Boosts Local Manufacturing in 2025 to Counter Supply Chain Issues
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Rising disposable incomes anticipated to fuel demand for premium footwear
  • Men's footwear will continue to lead sales despite slower growth
  • Omnichannel retailing and quick commerce to reshape footwear sales
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Bata and Relaxo maintain their leading positions, but see increasing challenges
  • CHART 3 Analyst Insight
  • Strategic moves and emerging trends create new opportunities
  • Challenger brands reshape the retail landscape with digital-first strategies
  • CHART 4 Comet Strengthens its Position Through Limited-Edition Drops and Immersive Retail
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail remains dominant, led by apparel and footwear specialists
  • Retail e-commerce drives growth with fast delivery and convenience
PRODUCTS
  • Brand partnerships and seasonal launches shape footwear
  • CHART 5 Brand Partnerships and Seasonal Campaigns Boost Sales of Footwear in 2025
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Mass Affordability and Premium Innovation Both Contribute to Value Growth in 2025
  • CHART 8 Bangladesh Ban Spurs Shift to Domestic Sourcing in Indian Apparel Supply Chain
  • CHART 9 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 10 NewMe’s Digital-First Fashion and Celebrity Tie-Ups Fuel Generation Z Engagement
  • CHART 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 12 PEST Analysis in India 2025
  • CHART 13 Key Insights on Consumers in India 2025
  • CHART 14 Consumer Landscape in India 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN INDIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Apparel and footwear sees growth, with polarisation and the rise of digital channels evident
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Polarisation drives dual strategies in apparel and footwear
  • Tariffs and supply chain disruptions challenge retailers
  • Apparel maintains the highest sales, but sportswear sees the fastest growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Rising incomes, digital transformation, and localisation set to contribute to growth
  • Growth in sportswear to be supported by the health and comfort trends and local production
  • Fast fashion, premiumisation, and sustainability expected to shape the future
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Incumbents maintain their leading positions while D2C brands reshape the dynamics
  • Innovative product launches and strategic partnerships
  • New entrants and strategic partnerships expected to impact the competitive landscape
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail remains dominant despite e-commerce growth
  • Retail e-commerce drives growth, with this trend set to continue
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources