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Taiwanese and Vietnamese Manufacturers Set Sights on India’s Footwear Market Amid Global Realignments

By Keshav Kulshrestha , 15 July 2025
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Amid shifting global supply chains and rising geopolitical uncertainties, Taiwanese and Vietnamese footwear manufacturers are increasingly turning their attention to India as a strategic production and consumption hub. Attracted by India’s vast domestic market, improving infrastructure, and supportive policy landscape, these firms are exploring joint ventures and greenfield investments to establish manufacturing bases. Their entry is poised to accelerate technology transfer, deepen local supply ecosystems, and bolster employment in one of India’s critical labor-intensive industries. This emerging dynamic underscores India’s evolving role in global manufacturing realignments, especially as brands diversify beyond traditional hubs like China.


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India Emerges as a Compelling Alternative

As global footwear giants seek to mitigate concentration risks, India is fast emerging as a viable alternative to entrenched production centers. Taiwanese and Vietnamese companies—longstanding pillars of the international footwear supply chain—are evaluating opportunities to diversify operations into India.

Several factors drive this pivot. Rising wages and regulatory headwinds in traditional hubs have prompted manufacturers to scout for cost-competitive locations. India offers not only a large pool of skilled and semi-skilled labor but also growing internal demand for branded footwear, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to integrate production with a strong consumption base.


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Leveraging ‘Make in India’ and Infrastructure Momentum

India’s proactive policy measures under the ‘Make in India’ initiative and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have bolstered investor confidence across labor-intensive sectors. Footwear manufacturers stand to gain from benefits like tax incentives, simplified compliance frameworks, and support for technology upgradation.

Simultaneously, concerted investments in industrial corridors, logistics parks, and port connectivity are steadily addressing the historical bottlenecks that once deterred large-scale manufacturing. These developments significantly enhance India’s appeal to Taiwanese and Vietnamese firms seeking efficient cross-border supply chain integration.


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A Boon for Employment and Skill Development

Footwear manufacturing is inherently labor-intensive, making it a critical avenue for large-scale employment generation in India. The potential entry of Taiwanese and Vietnamese players could catalyze job creation across stitching, finishing, packaging, and ancillary services.

Additionally, these manufacturers often bring advanced production technologies and lean management practices. This transfer of know-how can upgrade India’s manufacturing capabilities, enhance productivity, and open avenues for local MSMEs to integrate into sophisticated global value chains.


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Strengthening India’s Position in Global Trade

India’s strategic thrust to increase its share in global footwear exports aligns well with these developments. By anchoring investments from seasoned Taiwanese and Vietnamese manufacturers, India can position itself as a competitive exporter in markets traditionally dominated by China and Southeast Asia.

Moreover, closer integration with these Asian manufacturing leaders supports India’s ambitions to become a pivotal node in diversified supply chains, offering resilience to global brands wary of overdependence on single-country sourcing.


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Conclusion: A Strategic Convergence

The growing interest of Taiwanese and Vietnamese footwear manufacturers in India reflects a broader realignment of global production networks. It speaks to India’s rising credibility as not just a consumption powerhouse, but also a serious contender in value-added manufacturing. If nurtured through consistent policy support, streamlined approvals, and robust infrastructure, this partnership could well reshape India’s footwear landscape, driving growth, exports, and employment in tandem.


 

 

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