Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Tamil Nadu Footwear Sector to Get ₹12,100 Crore Investment
Big news for Tamil Nadu!
Over the next few years, companies are planning to invest a lot of money, about ₹12,100 crore, into making shoes that aren't made of leather.
This money will help create many new jobs, especially in factories, with about 135,000 people working on the shop floor and another 3,000 in management.
The biggest investment is from JR One Footwear to make Crocs shoes, with the factory already starting production.
Other companies like Hong Fu and High Glory are also building factories to make shoes for famous brands.
These factories will also create many jobs and will start operating soon.
Tamil Nadu's non-leather footwear sector to receive ₹12,100 crore investment.
Investments expected to generate 1.35 lakh shop floor and 3,000 management jobs.
JR One Footwear (Kothari Evervan) investing ₹2,890 crore in Perambalur for Crocs.
Hong Fu Industrial Group to invest ₹2,500 crore in Ranipet for Nike, Puma, and Converse.
High Glory investing ₹2,300 crore in Ulundurpet to produce various brands.
- Who
- Taiwanese companies including JR One Footwear, Hong Fu Industrial Group, and High Glory.
- What
- ₹12,100 crore investment in TN's non-leather footwear sector.
- When
- Investment expected within 2-4 years.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, specifically Perambalur, Ranipet, and Ulundurpet.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Total Investment
- ₹12,100 crore
- Job Creation (Shop Floor)
- 1.35 lakh
- Job Creation (Management)
- 3,000
- JR One Footwear Investment
- ₹2,890 crore
- Hong Fu Investment
- ₹2,500 crore
- High Glory Investment
- ₹2,300 crore