Chennai, 26 April, 2022: Walkaroo International Pvt Ltd was recognized for its achievements in export of Footwear at The Plastics Export Promotion Council’s Export Excellence Awards 2017-2021, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India. Walkaroo International was awarded the “Exporter Award in Plastic Footwear and Components category” for two consecutive years 2019-20 & 2020-21.
Mr. V Abdul Rasheed, Director, Walkaroo International, received the awards from Mr. Alok Singh, Income Tax Commissioner, Mumbai in the august presence of Shri. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Arvind Goenka, Chairman, Shri Hemant Minocha – Vice Chairman and other dignitaries of the Plastics Export Promotion Council.
Walkaroo International, one of the leading PU Footwear manufacturers in India, received the award for the excellent performance and consistent growth in Export of Footwear over the years. Today Walkaroo exports to countries of the GCC, SAARC and Southeast Asia.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. V Abdul Rasheed, Director, Walkaroo International said,” We are delighted to receive the prestigious Export Awards for 2 consecutive years. The past two years have proven more challenging than ever with global disruptions in supply chain and record raw material price rise. Despite the challenges, Walkaroo has been able to grow at 25~30% yoy in Exports and are confident to grow at 30% in the coming years. This honor motivates our team to continue our efforts to establish WALKAROO as a Global Footwear brand in the years to come.”
The event was inaugurated by Shri. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Govt of India, who also felicitated the winners.
About Walkaroo: Walkaroo, a homegrown brand, was launched in the year 2013 to provide the latest fashion in footwear for everyone. Walkaroo introduced sports sandals at Rs 499 and was a pioneer to set a trend of aspirational products at affordable ranges in the footwear segment. The brand grew its portfolio with more additions that included flip flops, sports shoes, half shoes, for gents and ladies. It has sub brands, Walkaroo Oneders for kids, Walkaroo care+ with added cushioning, Blue Tyga and Toes & Togitoes to cater to consumers across age groups. The Brand is currently endorsed by Aamir Khan who has himself built a reputation for perfection. During the financial year 21-22 Walkaroo has exceeded a turnover of over Rs 1700 Crores. The brand has a pan India presence through over 750 dealers, it reaches out to customers through over 1.5+ Lakh retail outlets. The brand also works towards sustainable initiatives, like, renewable energy, water recycling, afforestation in most of its manufacturing locations.
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Mr. V Abdul Rasheed, Director, Walkaroo International, received the awards from Mr. Alok Singh, Income Tax Commissioner, Mumbai in the august presence of Shri. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Arvind Goenka, Chairman, Shri Hemant Minocha – Vice Chairman and other dignitaries of the Plastics Export Promotion Council.
