Indian leather stocks slide as weak exports and delayed EU FTA benefits curb optimism

Super Tannery fell 4.98% to Rs 9.92, while AKI India, Amin Tannery and Euro-Leder Fashion also declined. Weak FY26 leather exports, soft June-quarter exporter results and expectations that zero-duty EU access may not arrive until Q1 2027 triggered a repricing in the segment.

— Source publishedTue, 15 Sept, 2026, 13:28 IST·First seen Tue, 15 Sept, 2026, 13:34 IST·Source Mint · Markets

What happened

Super Tannery Limited · Indian leather stocks fell as weak FY26 exports, weak June-quarter exporter results and uncertainty over India-EU FTA implementation

Key facts

  • Super Tannery: down 4.98% to Rs 9.92; market cap Rs 107.11 crore; up 45.24% in 2026
  • AKI India: down 4.85% to Rs 5.88; market cap Rs 60.69 crore; up nearly 39% in one month; down 10.77% in 2026
  • Amin Tannery: down 4.76% to Rs 2; market cap Rs 21.59 crore; up 37.9% in one month and 16.28% in 2026
  • Euro-Leder Fashion: down 2.63% to Rs 21.10; up 18.8% in one month and 5.55% in 2026

What changed

Indian leather stocks fell as weak FY26 exports, weak June-quarter exporter results and uncertainty over India-EU FTA implementation tempered expectations. Analysts said zero-duty EU access is unlikely before Q1 2027, making recent microcap gains vulnerable to repricing.

Why this matters

The sharp declines across leather stocks reflect a reset in expectations, with weak FY26 exports and a likely delay in zero-duty EU access to Q1 2027 undermining the near-term earnings case.

What to watch

  • Monthly Indian leather and leather-products export data, especially EU-bound shipments and average realization trends.
  • September and December quarter order commentary, capacity-utilization levels, receivable days and inventory changes.
  • Official progress, ratification language and implementation date for the India-EU FTA.
  • European consumer spending, footwear retail sell-through and inventory indicators.
  • Rupee movement versus the euro and dollar, leather hide input costs, and freight rates.