Lehar Footwears Announces 5x Capacity Boost with New Sports Footwear Facility in Kundli, Haryana
Lehar Footwears Limited has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the establishment of a new, large-scale facility in Kundli, Haryana. This move is strategically aimed at strengthening the company's market presence within the fast-growing athleisure and sports footwear sector.The new unit in Kundli is set to significantly scale up the company's production capacity. The facility is expected to increase output from approximately 1 lakh pairs per month to 5 lakh pairs per month in a phased rollout.
The company confirmed that it has signed a rent agreement for the proposed facility. Lehar Footwears aims to begin commercial operations from Q2FY26 onwards. The advanced unit will be equipped with modern manufacturing technologies focused on sports shoes and EVA-based footwear, ensuring improved product consistency and operational efficiency.
This new plant will serve dual purposes, supporting both the company's proprietary athleisure brand, 'Rannr', and its established OEM manufacturing vertical.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Expansion Scope | 5x Capacity Scale-up (in phases) |
| Production Increase | From ~1 lakh pairs/month to ~5 lakh pairs/month |
| Location | Kundli, Haryana |
| Operational Start | Q2FY26 onwards (Expected) |
| Focus | Sports footwear and EVA-based products |
During the expansion, the company plans to enhance its product mix by increasing the share of higher-value sports and athleisure footwear, which is expected to drive both Average Selling Price (ASP) and margin expansion.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Raj Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of Lehar Footwears Limited, stated that the capacity expansion is a critical step in the company's growth journey. He noted that the project will build technology-enabled, scalable manufacturing capabilities aligned with the changing consumer demand in the sports and athleisure footwear market, thereby strengthening the company’s positioning across both branded and OEM segments.
Lehar Footwears Limited operates under the brands 'Lehar' and 'Rannr' and has maintained a presence since 1995. The company's existing manufacturing footprint includes facilities in Jaipur, Kaladera (Chomu), and Kundli (Haryana).
The broader context for this expansion is the robust growth witnessed in India's sports and athleisure footwear market. This growth is attributed to rising disposable incomes, increasing health awareness, and evolving fashion trends, which Lehar Footwears aims to capitalize on through continuous investment in product innovation and capacity building.
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