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India Just Gave Sneaker Importers an Extra Year Before BIS Certification Kicks In
India's DPIIT quietly extended its footwear BIS certification deadline from July 2026 to July 2027, and added a 4,500-pair R&D sample allowance for manufacturers. Here's what the QCO amendment actually means for imported sneaker stock in India.
30 Jul 2026·5 min read
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Adidas Is Building a ₹1,700 Crore Factory in Tamil Nadu — Here's What It Actually Means
On July 10, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister broke ground on a ₹1,700 crore Adidas plant in Karur — 40 million pairs a year, 13,500 jobs, and a direct response to US tariffs hammering Vietnam. Here's why it probably won't make your Adidas cheaper anyway.
12 Jul 2026·5 min read
