Footwear manufacturers demand reversal of GST hike

Footwear manufacturers in the country are demanding reversal of the GST hike that came into effect from January 1, saying that higher rates will affect the common man.  V. Noushad, Managing Director of Walkaroo and vice-president of Confederation of Indian Footwear Industries, told  The Hindu  on Friday, in the last one year, footwear prices rose 20 % approximately because of higher…