Footwear Stocks Jumped Up To 19% On Friday: Here’s Why


    By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

    Summary :


    Footwear stocks witnessed strong buying on Friday, with Relaxo Footwears rising nearly 20% and Campus Activewear gaining over 14%. While the government's recent policy provided support, the rally appears to have been driven mainly by technical buying, backed by a sharp rise in trading volumes and improved market sentiment.

    Footwear Stocks Jumped Up To 19% On Friday: Here’s Why

    Footwear stocks were in the limelight on Friday, July 17, after major companies saw strong buying. Relaxo Footwears led the rally and gained more than 19%. Campus Activewear, Liberty Shoes, Bata India and Metro Brands also followed the rally and traded in the green.

    Interestingly, the rally came more than a week after the government's policy announcement. This shows that Friday's rally was mainly led by technical factors. The earlier policy only acted as a supportive backdrop.

    Government Extends Timeline Under Quality Control Orders

    On July 9, the government amended two Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for the footwear sector. The biggest relief was a one-year extension for clearing legacy stock. The deadline has now been extended to July 31, 2027. The changes apply to the Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024 and the Footwear made from All Rubber and all Polymeric Material and its Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

    The government also allowed an exemption for importing samples meant for research and development.

    Relaxo Foot Ltd

    Trade

    439.9573.30 (19.99 %)

    Updated - 17 July 2026
    439.95day high
    DAY HIGH
    363.70day low
    DAY LOW
    35746124
    VOLUME (BSE)

    According to the Commerce and Industry Ministry, footwear is a seasonal business and inventory often remains in the supply chain beyond one selling cycle. The additional year is expected to help manufacturers, distributors and retailers liquidate existing stock in an orderly manner. It also aims to reduce compliance pressure while ensuring that only BIS-certified footwear products are sold after the revised deadline.

    Relaxo Footwears Leads the Rally with ~20% Gains

    Relaxo Footwears emerged as the top gainer among listed footwear companies. The stock climbed to an intraday high of ₹439.95, up 19.99% from its previous close of ₹366.65. It also touched a fresh high for 2026. Trading activity was exceptionally strong. Around 34.11 million shares changed hands during the session. This was nearly 12.4 times its 30-day average trading volume of 2.75 million shares.

    Campus Activewear Follows with Over 14% Gain

    Campus Activewear also saw strong buying interest. The stock gained over 14.6% and touched an intraday high of ₹259.70, compared with its previous close of ₹226.65. Volumes jumped to 32.99 million shares against its 30-day average of 1.46 million shares. This was nearly 22.6 times the average daily volume.

    Liberty, Bata and Metro Brands Also Trade in Green

    Liberty Shoes gained more than 9% during the session. Bata India and Metro Brands also gained over 2% and 4.5%, respectively. The gains across multiple footwear stocks reflected broad-based buying across the sector.

    Although the government's policy announcement offered positive support to the sector, it was made more than a week before Friday's rally. There was nothing new from the government or company-specific developments during the day. It is the reason why many market participants believe that the move was mainly technical in nature.

    The footwear firms had already corrected their prices in the preceding trading sessions. The rally on Friday can therefore be attributed to increased buying interest, improvement in market sentiments, and a surge in trading volumes.

    Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

    About the Author

    SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


    Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

    Published Date : 17 Jul 2026

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