To be honest, at this point in time, India’s footwear industry is looking super promising. How exactly? Well, the projected growth is just insane, like it is expected to reach about $90 billion by 2030, which is just $26 billion as of right now. And right now, with GST 2.0, there are tax cuts on apparel, which includes footwear as well, so the growth is going to be even faster in this segment of the market. But all this growth isn’t just on paper; see, there are some actual big companies working behind the scenes to bring this growth to the Indian market, and that’s why we’re here with such a list of the Top 10 Footwear Manufacturing Companies in India 2025. Here we go then.
1. Bata India
See, it is pretty common to see why a lot of people think that Bata is an Indian brand (which it is not) because it has been able to make a presence like no other brand. Therefore, we didn’t even have to think twice to place it at number one on our list for 2025. Bata is going on a winning streak in the Indian market through which they have been able to rake in more than ₹3,488 crores of revenue this financial year alone. Its enormous network of over 1500 outlets and a constantly expanding online presence provide the brand with unparalleled access to not only metro cities but also tier 3 towns.
2. Relaxo Footwears
Did you know that: Relaxo makes more than 180 million pairs of shoes annually? Indeed, you saw that correctly. The company has been able to garner the number two position in our list and a strong income of ₹2,776.15 crores in FY25, which is all thanks to these brands: Sparx, Bahamas, Flite, and Schoolmate. Relaxo is a real middle-class gem with its aggressive distribution and mass affordability. A product that goes well with the lifestyle and requirements of a school kid, a working adult who wants a comfortable budget, Relaxo is the answer to both of them, without fail, and on a large scale.
3. Metro Brands
Metro Brands is neither limited to shoes nor footwear, it is about living. This is the main reason for us putting it on #3. Having a revenue of ₹2,507 crore and more than 900 stores (and still proceeding), Metro has made amazing progress to become the top choice for trendy footwear. It runs the whole gamut, you know, casual, premium, global, with brands as diverse as Metro Shoes, Mochi, and Walkway, not to mention Crocs India.
4. Paragon Footwear
Paragon may not always be in the news, but if we look beyond the headlines, the company has a #4 position on our list with such a significant scope that it is hard not to notice. Its turnover for the financial year 2023 was close to ₹1,850 crores, and the forecast for FY25 allows it to go well beyond ₹2,000 crores. Paragon is a brand that is recognized for being the manufacturer of long-lasting and super affordable shoes. They are a company that caters to the needs of the people who earn a daily wage, the students, and the like; towns, villages, and busy cities aren’t an exception to this.
5. Campus Activewear
Not only is Campus the brand that people buy shoes from, but it also is the leader of the sneaker revolution in India. By selling more than 20 million pairs and reaching a turnover of ₹1,592.96 crore, Campus is the fifth most valuable brand in our list. With its stylish and affordable sneakers and casual, trendy footwear, the brand has become almost a super popular name for Gen Z and millennials.
6. VKC Group
VKC is the brand which is on the top of the list of brands that dominate in a quiet way, the southern states in particular. Being present in more than two thousand stores across the country and having a growing range of casual sandals and slippers, VKC went up to the sixth position. Their past revenues have exceeded ₹2,500 crore, and the move for FY25 indicates that their growth trajectory will continue. Why does VKC work so well in India? Well, that’s thanks to a design-ledible price product tailored for the typical Indian that ranges from college campuses to street-side shops.
7. Liberty Shoes
Liberty, established in the 1950s, is still going strong and shows time and again that heritage counts. Ranking at #7, this name made a turnover of ₹743.83 crore and still holds a top position in the market with 400+ exclusive showrooms. After a major shift towards athleisure, many brands have taken the Liberty way less traveled, but the company has continued with a well-balanced combo of school shoes, office formals, comfort wear, and so on.
8. Mirza International (RedTape)
You’ve probably heard of RedTape. However, did you know that it is under the ownership of Mirza International, which is one of the top exporters of leather shoes in India? This is the main reason why RedTape is ranked #8. Working with a turnover of ₹630 crore (FY24), and going on with a large-scale expansion not only in different parts of India but also in great foreign markets like Europe and the US. So yes, RedTape is not only chic but also a smart choice.
9. Khadim India
Kadim is at number 9. The brand is known for its low prices and family-oriented ranges. It achieved a turnover of ₹624 crore in the financial year 25, and more than 7 million pairs were sold. Its main market is in the east of India, where the brand has almost 900 retail stores. However, the brand is going to further spread in the whole country.
10. Aqualite Industries
Number 10 on our list of the best is the rapidly growing Aqualite, you know, a brand that has become the halfway point between the rural and semi-urban areas. Some reasons are: 4 lakh pairs produced daily, more than 80,000 retailers, and a turnover of ₹774 crores for FY25. That is a perfect example of tremendous scale.
Conclusion
That’s about it. See, there are many more footwear manufacturers in India right now, but if we’re only talking about the top ones, well, these will probably make it to this list in the coming few years or so as well. That’s how it is.
