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- Khadim India Limited is a leading footwear company engaged in the manufacturing, retailing, and distribution of footwear and related accessories primarily in India. The company offers a broad portfolio of products including men's, women's, and children's footwear such as sandals, slippers, boots, casual shoes, and sports shoes, alongside bags, wallets, and other accessories under various brands including British Walkers, Lazard, Turk, Cleo, Sharon, Pro, Softouch, Adrianna, and Bonito. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Kolkata, Khadim India operates through two distinct business verticals: retail and distribution. The retail segment serves middle to upper-middle income consumers through exclusive Khadim-branded stores predominantly in metro and tier 1 to tier 3 cities across India, especially strong in Eastern and Southern regions, while the distribution segment caters to lower and middle-income consumers via multi-brand outlets. In recent years, the company has undertaken significant strategic changes including the demerger of its distribution business completed in early 2025 to enhance focus and operational efficiency of its core retail business, which operates approximately 848 stores. Additionally, Khadim India has expanded its retail footprint by opening 75 new stores in fiscal year 2024-25 and is transitioning underperforming franchisee stores to a commission-based model to improve profitability. The company is also leveraging quick commerce initiatives and e-commerce platform partnerships while adopting an asset-light model by outsourcing a majority of its product manufacturing, contributing to margin improvements and cost rationalization. These strategic moves aim to increase the retail business revenue beyond INR 600 crore by fiscal 2025-26 and sharpen its competitive position in the Indian footwear market. Khadim India Limited continues to focus on product innovation, customer satisfaction, and regional expansion to consolidate its leadership in the footwear industry.