THE GREAT TRANSITION | Book Release – 20 October 2026 | Md Sadiq

THE GREAT TRANSITION How India's Footwear Industry Can Win the Next Decade BOOK RELEASE | 20 OCTOBER 2026 India's footwear industry stands at a defining crossroads. Having witnessed and contributed to its evolution for over four decades, I believe that the next chapter of our industry's growth must be shaped by four defining forces: MARKETS | MATERIALS | MANUFACTURING | MINDSET From traditional craftsmanship to advanced manufacturing, from changing consumer expectations to sustainability, digitalisation and innovation, the opportunities before us are immense. Today, Tuesday, 20 October 2026, I am pleased to announce the release of my book, THE GREAT TRANSITION: How India's Footwear Industry Can Win the Next Decade. In this accompanying YouTube film, I share the inspiration behind the publication and reflect upon a question that I believe deserves our collective attention: Can India move beyond manufacturing world-class footwear to helping shape the future of footwear itself? The book is an invitation to industry leaders, entrepreneurs, designers, professionals and the younger generation to reflect, rethink and reimagine the future of Indian footwear. The future of Indian footwear will not be inherited. It will be created. I invite you to join me in The Great Transition. With warm regards, Md Sadiq Author | Footwear Industry Professional #TheGreatTransition #IndianFootwear #FootwearIndustry #FootwearInnovation #MakeInIndia #FutureOfFootwear