{"id":105802,"date":"2026-05-05T09:27:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/lehar-footwear-announces-5x-capacity-expansion-with-new-technology-enabled-manufacturing-facility\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:27:15","slug":"lehar-footwear-announces-5x-capacity-expansion-with-new-technology-enabled-manufacturing-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/lehar-footwear-announces-5x-capacity-expansion-with-new-technology-enabled-manufacturing-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"Lehar Footwear Announces 5x Capacity Expansion with New Technology-Enabled Manufacturing Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], May 5:<\/strong> Lehar Footwears Limited\u00a0(BSE \u2013\u00a0LEHAR | 532829 | INE976H01018),\u00a0announced a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, large-scale facility in\u00a0Kundli,\u00a0Haryana, aimed at strengthening its presence in the fast-growing athleisure and sports footwear segment. The facility will focus on manufacturing sports shoes and related products, marking a significant step-up in the company\u2019s capabilities and reinforcing its strategic shift toward higher-value product categories.<\/p>\n<p>As part of this expansion, the company has signed a rent agreement for the proposed facility, which is expected to substantially scale up production capacity from approximately 1 lakh pairs per month to 5 lakh pairs per month in a phased manner. The facility is expected to commence commercial operations from Q2FY26 onwards, aligning with Lehar Footwear\u2019s broader strategy to capitalize on rising demand in the sports and athleisure footwear market.<\/p>\n<p>The new\u00a0Kundli\u00a0unit will be equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies for sports shoes and EVA-based footwear, enabling enhanced product quality, improved consistency, and higher operational efficiency. The facility is expected to support both the company\u2019s in-house athleisure brand\u00a0\u2018Rannr\u00a0\u2019as well as its OEM manufacturing vertical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Highlights of the\u00a0Kundli\u00a0Facility:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5x Capacity Expansion \u2013 in phases:\u00a0Scale-up from ~1 lakh to ~5 lakh pairs per month to meet rising demand<\/li>\n<li>Product Mix Improvement:\u00a0Increased share of higher-value sports and athleisure footwear driving ASP and margin expansion<\/li>\n<li>OEM + Brand Synergy:\u00a0Strengthening capabilities to serve OEM clients while scaling\u00a0Rannr<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Location:\u00a0Kundli\u00a0offers strong connectivity to North Indian markets and logistics hubs<\/li>\n<li>Technology Upgrade:\u00a0Introduction of modern machinery and processes for sports and EVA footwear manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Commenting on the development, Mr. Raj Kumar Agarwal, Managing Director of Lehar Footwears Limited, said:<\/strong><em><strong> <\/strong>\u201cThe new capacity expansion marks an important step in our expansion journey. This project will enable us to build scalable, technology-enabled manufacturing capabilities aligned with evolving consumer demand in sports and athleisure footwear. We expect this to support our premiumisation strategy and strengthen our positioning across both branded and OEM segments\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi [India], May 5: Lehar Footwears Limited\u00a0(BSE \u2013\u00a0LEHAR | 532829 | INE976H01018),\u00a0announced a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, large-scale facility in\u00a0Kundli,\u00a0Haryana, aimed at strengthening its presence in the fast-growing athleisure and sports footwear segment. 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