**Executive Summary**
Shri Ramesh Kumar Juneja assumed charge as Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) on January 6, 2026, during the 184th meeting of the Committee of Administration of CLE held in Chennai. The CLE is an Export Promotion Council sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Shri Juneja has a long history in the leather industry, including serving as Vice Chairman of CLE in April 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Appointment:**
* Shri Ramesh Kumar Juneja assumed the position of Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE).
* The assumption took place during the 184th meeting of the CLE Committee of Administration.
* The meeting was held on January 6, 2026, in Chennai.
* **Council for Leather Exports (CLE):**
* CLE is an Export Promotion Council.
* The council is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
* **Shri Ramesh Kumar Juneja's Background:**
* He is the founder of JC Group, which operates in leather manufacturing, accessories, chemicals, and real estate.
* He has been a Board Member of the CLE for over 15 years and Regional Chairman of the Eastern Region since 2014.
* Served as Vice Chairman of CLE in April 2024.
* **Industry Involvement:**
* He is the Vice Chairman of the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce.
* He is a Founding Committee Member of the Calcutta Leather Complex Tanners' Association, serving as President for over a decade.
* **West Bengal Government Interaction:**
* He actively engaged with the Government of West Bengal to support tannery owners.
* The Government of West Bengal invested approximately Rs 800 crore in upgrading infrastructure at the Calcutta Leather Complex.
**Impact Analysis**
**Leather Industry/CLE:**
* **Impact:** Benefits from his expertise and leadership to enhance exports and safety standards.
* **Action Required:** Support his initiatives and contribute to the growth and development of the leather industry.
**Ministry of Commerce and Industry:**
* **Impact:** The Ministry can expect support in their efforts to promote exports and development in the leather sector.
* **Action Required:** Engage with Shri Juneja and the CLE to implement effective policies and initiatives.
**Tannery Owners/Calcutta Leather Complex:**
* **Impact:** Further empowerment through initiatives aimed at strengthening the complex.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with Shri Juneja and relevant authorities to improve operations and infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Council for Leather Exports (CLE): An Export Promotion Council sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: Sponsor of the Council for Leather Exports.
Shri Ramesh Kumar Juneja: Chairman, Council for Leather Exports (CLE).
Calcutta Leather Complex: Location of tannery owners and the Common Effluent Treatment Plant in West Bengal.
West Bengal: State where the Calcutta Leather Complex is located.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Shri Ramesh Kumar Juneja assumes charge as
Chairman, Council for Leather Exports
प्रव तथ: 07 JAN 2026 5:06PM by PIB Mumbai
: Mumbai, 7th January 2026
Shri Ramesh Kumar Juneja, Vice Chairman, Council for Leather Exports (CLE),
assumed charge as Chairman of the Council during the 184th meeting of the
Committee of Administration of CLE held in Chennai on 6 January 2026 through
hybrid mode. The Council for Leather Exports is an Export Promotion Council
sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
Shri Ramesh Juneja is a visionary entrepreneur and business strategist, renowned
for founding companies that have excelled in their respective fields. With a keen eye
for opportunity and a relentless drive for excellence, he has established a portfolio
of successful businesses and has been instrumental in fostering growth and
innovation in each venture. The companies promoted by him span a wide spectrum
of industries, including leather manufacturing (JC Group), leather accessories,
chemicals (Indotan Chemicals) and real estate (Juneja Infrastructure).
His association with the leather industry spans over four decades. As the founder of
JC Group, Shri Juneja revolutionised the industry by tying up with international
retailers to become a nominated tanner of finished leather in the 1980s. Under his
leadership, the company witnessed significant growth and emerged as a leadingname in finished leather manufacturing. Over time, the Group forward-integrated
into the manufacture of leather products, accessories and footwear for retailers
across the world.
Shri Juneja has been a Board Member of the Council for Leather Exports for over 15
years and has been serving as Regional Chairman of the Eastern Region since 2014.
He assumed the office of Vice Chairman of CLE in April 2024. During his tenure, he
has contributed his expertise and strategic inputs, helping steer the organisation
and the industry towards achieving record exports in leather goods and safety wear.
In addition, Shri Juneja is serving as Vice Chairman of the Indo-Italian Chamber of
Commerce and has been instrumental in facilitating significant investments and
collaborations between Italy and India across sectors such as railways,
infrastructure, food and leather. He is also a Founding Committee Member of the
Calcutta Leather Complex Tanners’ Association and served as its President for over a
decade. During this period, he actively liaised with the Government of West Bengal
to empower tannery owners and strengthen the functioning of the Calcutta Leather
Complex. Under his leadership, the Government of West Bengal invested
approximately Rs 800 crore towards the upgradation of the Common Effluent
Treatment Plant and other infrastructure facilities at the complex.
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