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Footwear stocks jump as GST cut sparks buying

(04-Sep-25   13:06)

In its 56th meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Council reduced the GST rate on footwear priced up to Rs 2,500 per pair from 12% to 5%. The move is aimed at making shoes more affordable and stimulating demand, particularly in the mass market segment.

Bata India surged 6.75%, Liberty Shoes jumped 3.63%, Lehar Footwear advanced 2.27%, and Relaxo Footwear gained 1.52% following the announcement.

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