Lehar Footwears Limited announced the commencement of operations at its new sports footwear manufacturing facility in Kundli, Haryana, marking a significant step in the company's manufacturing expansion strategy.

Capacity Expansion Details

  • Current Capacity Increase: Sports footwear capacity increased by 150% from previous 1 lakh pairs per month to 2.5 lakh pairs per month
  • Future Expansion Plans: Phased capacity expansion planned to reach 5 lakh pairs per month
  • Production Focus: Production will cater to in-house brand "Rannr" and OEM customers

Facility Features

  • Technology: 5th-generation manufacturing line with higher process automation and tighter manufacturing tolerances
  • Design Capabilities: In-house design studio supporting product development and sampling
  • Location: Kundli, Haryana

Strategic Objectives

  • Enhanced platform to pursue domestic and international OEM opportunities
  • Support shorter product development cycle from sample development to commercial production
  • Improve competitiveness for larger OEM engagements requiring consistent quality and adherence to manufacturing standards
  • Enable servicing of large orders within committed timelines

Management Commentary

Mr. Raj Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of Lehar Footwears Limited, stated: "The commencement of operations at our new Kundli facility marks an important milestone in our manufacturing expansion. The facility brings together advanced manufacturing technology, strengthened quality capabilities and our in-house design expertise, enabling us to support both our Rannr brand and OEM customers. We believe these capabilities will strengthen our competitiveness as we pursue larger domestic and international OEM opportunities, while continuing to build a scalable and quality-focused manufacturing platform."

Company Background

Lehar Footwears Limited, incorporated in 1994 by the Agarwal Family and headquartered in Jaipur, India, is a leading manufacturer of non-leather mass footwear specializing in EVA, PVC, and PU injected footwear. The company offers diverse portfolio including slippers, sandals, school shoes, sports shoes, casual footwear, and athleisure products for men, women, and kids.

Additional Business Context

  • Over 30 years of industry experience
  • Strong pan-India distribution network with 520+ distributors across 27 states
  • Exports to more than 20 countries under its own brand
  • Manages ~1,300 active SKUs
  • Manufactures BIS-compliant products across four plants in Jaipur plus the new Kundli facility
  • Supplies toolkits under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme