India Trade Promotion Organisation takes pride in presenting the 11th edition of the Delhi International Leather Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from October 19-22, 2003.

Viewed in perspective, the Indian leather industry is on overdrive and as such this premier leather event assures your access to the world of leather in India.

Faces of Indian Leather:
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1. India is the second largest producer of footwear and third largest garment producer in the world.

2. India''s exports of leather and leather products have witnessed a quantum jump of over 23% in recent times.

3. With liberalization and economic reforms initiated in India in 1991, Nike, Reebok, Florsheim, Adidas and Fila in footwear; Torras in garments; Elena and Twinkle in goods and accessories are among leading international firms to have set up operations in India.

4. India has entered the fast track in terms of technology and modern processes and the blend of traditional skills and technology gives Indian leather a unique brand positioning in the global market.

5. With pioneering work in leather research and state-of-the-art tanneries across the country producing the latest fashion leathers comparable with the best in the world, value-addition is increasingly factored in production processes.

Viewed against such a statistical perspective, the 11th Delhi International Leather Fair at Pragati Maidan has evolved:-

1. as a one-stop sourcing proposition, for a range of products and machinery.

2. as a forum that provides a feel of the highly conducive environment for investments, technology transfers and collaborations that have assured spin-offs in a vast and insatiable market.

The Fair Offers:
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Finished leather - all kinds
Complete shoes and sandals
Shoe components like uppers, soles, insoles, non leather soles, rubber soles, heels, counters and synthetic lasts
Leather garments
Fashion accessories
Leather goods like travel ware, belts, gloves, portfolios, handbags and wallets
Saddlery & harness
Machinery for tanning & finishing of leather, shoe making, stitching and sewing
Dryers, leather chemicals, effluent treatment plants & equipment, publications and consultancy services.