INDIA’S LEATHER SECTOR HARMED BY GOVERNMENT CATTLE TRADE RESTRICTIONS
June 1st, 2017
A sudden shortage of leather in India prompted by government religious policies on reducing cattle-related trades is forcing major fashion brands to look for alternative sourcing destinations. Even Indian fashion goods exporters are having to buy costly imports of raw leather to service existing orders. The crisis has been created by Indian government’s May 23 order to prevent cows and buffalo being moved between Indian states for slaughter. This follows other political moves at state level to protect cows especially, which are regarded as holy by many ...
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