Khadim's is an Indian footwear company headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. The company designs, manufactures, retails and distributes a wide range of footwear products for men, women and children, and operates through a combination of company-owned outlets, franchised stores and a distribution network. It is among the larger organised footwear retailers in India, with a particularly strong presence in eastern India.
Key facts
| Type | Public company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Footwear, retail |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Area served | India and select export markets |
| Products | Men's, women's and children's footwear; accessories |
| Listed entity | Khadim India Limited |
| Stock exchanges | BSE, NSE |
Background
The Khadim's brand grew out of a footwear trading business based in Kolkata and gradually expanded into manufacturing and organised retail. The corporate entity, Khadim India Limited, develops the brand's product lines, manages its retail rollout and supplies third-party customers through a separate distribution business that markets footwear under additional sub-brands.
The company operates two principal business verticals:
- Retail: Sale of Khadim's branded footwear and accessories through exclusive retail stores, including company-owned and franchised outlets.
- Distribution: Wholesale supply of footwear to multi-brand outlets and dealers across India, marketed under brands developed in-house.
Operations
Khadim's stores stock a mix of in-house manufactured and outsourced products spanning casual, formal, sports, ethnic and school footwear. The company sources from its own manufacturing facilities in West Bengal as well as from third-party vendors in Indian footwear hubs such as Agra and Bahadurgarh, and also imports finished goods. In addition to physical retail, products are sold through the company's e-commerce channel and major online marketplaces.
Listing
Khadim India Limited became a publicly listed company following an initial public offering, after which its shares were listed on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India. The IPO included a fresh issue of equity along with an offer for sale by existing shareholders.
Significance
Khadim's is regarded as one of the leading organised footwear retail chains in India by store count, especially in the eastern region, where it competes with both national chains and unorganised local retailers. Its dual model of retail and wholesale distribution allows the brand to address multiple price segments of the Indian footwear market.
Related topics
- Footwear industry in India
- Bata India
- Relaxo Footwears
- Liberty Shoes
- Retail in India
- Economy of Kolkata
References
- Wikidata: Q104876652