A focused session on Sports & Leather Goods was held today during the Punjab Investors Summit 2026 in Mohali. The session was chaired by Punjab Defence Services Welfare, Freedom Fighters and Horticulture, S. Mohinder Bhagat, who highlighted Punjab’s long-standing reputation as a leading hub for sports goods manufacturing and emphasized the need to further strengthen the sector to compete effectively in global markets.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that Punjab has a strong legacy in sports goods manufacturing, particularly in cities like Jalandhar, which are globally known for producing high-quality sports equipment. He stressed that with the right policy support, modern technology and greater investment, the state has immense potential to further expand its presence in the international sports goods and leather products market.
The session brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs and experts to deliberate on ways to enhance manufacturing capabilities, promote innovation and boost exports from Punjab’s sports goods sector. Prominent industry representatives who participated in the session included Freewill Sports Pvt. Ltd. (Nivia) Managing Director Mr. Rajesh Kharabanda; Savi International Director Mr. Mukul Verma; Spartan Sports Managing Director Dr. Amit Sharma; and Belco Sports CEO Mr. Mukesh K. Bassan.
The session was moderated by KPMG Partner Mr. Prasanth Santhakumaran. Apart from the above, Special Chief Secretary, Sports and Youth Services, Sarvjit Singh, was also present during the session. During the discussion, experts highlighted the importance of strengthening the supply chain, adopting advanced manufacturing technologies and exploring new global markets to further enhance Punjab’s competitiveness in the sports goods industry.
The Punjab Investors Summit 2026 continues to serve as an important platform for bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and investors to explore new opportunities for economic growth and industrial development in the state.