Lehar Footwears Secures BIS License for General Purpose Shoes Under IS 17043

Lehar Footwears Limited has received license approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards for its "Shoes for General Purpose" product line, granted on October 23, 2026, under the standard IS 17043: Part 2: 2024. The Jaipur-based footwear manufacturer disclosed the approval to BSE Limited, ScanX reported.

Lehar Footwears' BIS License and IS 17043 Standard

The BIS license was issued specifically for the product line designated as "Shoes for General Purpose." The standard IS 17043: Part 2: 2024 outlines specific requirements for this category of footwear, ensuring safety and quality benchmarks are met.

Lehar Footwears filed an intimation with BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company operates from its facility in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and holds multiple international standards certifications alongside the newly acquired BIS license.

Those existing credentials include ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 18001 for occupational health. The BIS approval validates the company's adherence to national quality standards for general-purpose footwear products.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has held events to promote standardisation in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Sowa-Rigpa, bringing over 600 experts to Belagavi and Leh, Moneycontrol.com reported. RGIPT and BIS signed an MoU on 13 October 2026 to advance standardization, research, and quality infrastructure, covering collaborative R&D, technical committees, and a Centre of Excellence in Standardization, Testing and Conformity Assessment, The Tribune reported.

Lehar Footwears' Recent Orders and Capacity Expansion

According to akta.pro company records, Lehar Footwears secured its largest-ever OEM order valued at ₹39.70 crore for approximately 18 lakh pairs of footwear in June 2026, to be executed within 60 days. The company announced a 5x capacity expansion through a new manufacturing facility in Kundli, Haryana, scaling from 1 lakh to 5 lakh pairs per month with focus on sports and athleisure footwear.

Earlier Lehar Footwears Announcements

Lehar Footwears appointed Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao as brand ambassador for its athleisure brand Rannr in September 2026, with Rao featured in upcoming campaigns, Outlook Business reported. The company began commercial operations at its new sports shoe plant in Kundli, Haryana, in September 2026, expected to boost monthly output from about 1 lakh to 5 lakh pairs in phases, AInvest reported.

What Comes Next for Lehar Footwears

Lehar Footwears closed its trading window for dealing in securities effective October 1, 2026, with the closure remaining in force until 48 hours after the declaration of its un-audited financial results for the quarter and half year ending September 30, 2026. The specific date for the Board Meeting to consider these results will be intimated separately by the company.