About Us

Khadim’s was established in December 3, 1981 as S.N. Footwear Industries Private Limited, a private limited Company under the Companies Act, 1956, with the Registrar of Companies. Through the next many years, the company was involved in whole-selling and distribution of branded basic utility footwear. From 1993, with its foray into retailing, Khadim’s emerged as a popular fashion footwear brand. Today, under the able leadership of Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Siddhartha Roy Burman, Khadim’s has grown to 846 branded exclusive retail stores across 23 states and 1 Union Territory nationally.

Our Company operates through two distinct business verticals, Retail and Distribution, each with its predominantly own customer base, sale channels and product range. We have established our growth and success in these two segments, serving customers’ need for affordable and quality footwear.

We are one of India’s largest branded footwear retail players in terms of exclusive stores operating under the Khadim’s brand through our Retail vertical. We have the largest presence in East India and are among the top three players in South India. Our Distribution business vertical has a strong network of 544 distributors.

We understand the expectations of a ‘price conscious’ customer and work to deliver value to the expanding middle class segment in India. We offer quality footwear that is affordable for the entire family. Our core business objective is ‘Fashion for Everyone’, and we believe that our Company has established an identity as an ‘affordable fashion’ brand, catering to the entire family for all occasions.

OUR MISSION

Ensuring customer delight and stakeholders return by delivering quality product at affordable price through extensive retail network.

OUR VISION

To be in every Indian step.

Khadim’s began in the 1960’s as a humble shoe store in Chitpur to become a popular and much-loved footwear brand of the new millennia. The journey of more than 50 years has been more than just rewarding; it has given Khadim’s much of its business philosophy and consumer approach, all of which can still be traced to the hustle and bustle of the whole-sale market and the people who once crowded our store’s back-alley.

In fact, it is this connection with people at the most basic levels of manufacturing, selling and buying shoes that continues to drive Khadim’s success. Even as times change, the company remains as connected with its manufacturing and merchandizing partners as it was many years ago.

While this association benefits our continued growth, it is our customers who sustain our business. Thus, with the introduction of new trends in shopping in the early 1990s, Khadim’s transformed itself into a retailing point of interest, opening exclusive outlets in quick succession to channel direct communication with customers and improve from real-time feedback.

Subsequently, by the 2000s, realizing the need for expansion and organized retailing, Khadim’s became a manufacturing and retailing corporate house, bringing Sales, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Brand Management, Legal, Systems IT, Buying and Merchandising, as well as Manufacturing under one umbrella.

Since then, Khadim’s has remained a closely-knit unit, working as one, thinking as one and dreaming as one.

Today, Khadim’s enjoys nationwide prominence with 846 retail outlets in 23 states and 1 union territory in India and continue to deliver fashionable and comfortable shoes without a price tag that ever gets too high. “Affordable fashion for everyone” remains at the core of our business objective.

FOUNDER'S STORY

Surprisingly and thankfully as well, several hands supported me in my maiden venture and I loved my business all the more.”

Late Shri S.P Roy Burman, also fondly remembered as ‘Barobabu’, was a visionary par excellence. His pioneering spirit that believed in blending ‘intelligence with imagination’ played a key role in carving the destiny of Khadim’s; a process of transformation of a tiny single-shop entity into a colossus in footwear retailing with more than 800 exclusive retail outlets across the country.

“More than being a manufacturer, I love to manufacture manufacturers.”

Late Shri Roy Burman was a father-figure for countless small shoe manufacturing entrepreneurs with his dynamic and insightful perception of technology as well as consumer psychology.

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FROM CMD’S DESK

“Retail is a very exciting journey, much like a well-made film, with fashion, people and product and it still excites me after all these years as it did in 1993.”

Since its inception, Khadim’s has followed a remarkably simple ideology: to make shoes that fit everyone, in style, quality and price. The philosophy behind our brand has remained unchanged over the years and is what has made Khadim’s what it is today; a people’s brand that delivers what it promises: fashion footwear that is not only affordable, but comfortable and lasting as well. We believe in offering the right products at the right price and this has earned us customer loyalty towards Khadim’s products. We continue to enjoy positive market feedback and that motivates us to do better. Khadim’s is the first of its kind, a home-grown, Indian family brand that caters to everyone in the family, from children to adults to seniors.

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KEY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Indrajit Chaudhari

Indrajit Chaudhuri, Group CFO  

  • Indrajit Chaudhuri has joined Khadim India Limited in May 2007.
  • He has over 23 years of experience in Finance & Accounts, Taxation and Strategic Planning.He was previously associated with M/s P. G. Shah and Co., Chartered Accountants.
  • He is responsible for the finance, accounts, taxation, treasury management and overall Financial Control. He is also responsible for the Legal & Secretarial, HRM and General Administration verticals.
  • Additionally, he also looks after and heads the entire Finance Division of the “Khadim Group”.
  • He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and also holds a master’s degree in commerce from the University of Calcutta.
Abhijit Dan

Abhijit Dan, Group CS & Head – Legal

  • Abhijit Dan has joined Khadim India Limited in May 2015.
  • He has over 23 years of experience in secretarial and legal affairs. Before joining the Company, he was associated with MCPI Private Limited (Formerly, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. PTA India Private Limited), Emami Realty Limited (Formerly, Emami Infrastructure Limited) and Burnpur Cement Limited.
  • He is responsible for the overall secretarial and legal functions of the Company.
  • Additionally, he also looks after and heads the entire Secretarial Division of the “Khadim Group”.
  • He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Calcutta. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
Aranya Ray

Aranya Ray, GM  - Supply Chain Management

  • Aranya Ray has joined Khadim India Limited in August 2005
  • He has over 24 years of experience in supply chain, buying and merchandising. He has previously worked with ICI India Limited and ITC Limited.
  • He is responsible for supply chain, logistics, procurement and merchandising in the Company.
  • He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Sikkim Manipal University and a Master’s Degree in Science (M.Sc. - Physics) from the University of Calcutta.
Kaushik Dutta

Kaushik Dutta, AGM  - AGM Sales

  • Kaushik Dutta has joined Khadim India Limited in March 2007.
  • He has over 20 years of experience in the field of retail sales & marketing within the footwear domain. He was previously associated with Pantaloons Retail India Ltd. 
  • He leads the Franchise (EBO / BO) Retail vertical as well as the E-commerce business of the Company.
  • He has done PGCBM diploma from XLRI Jamshedpur and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Calcutta.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Dr.) Surabhi Banerjee

Surabhi Banerjee  Chairperson, Independent Director

  • She joined the Company as an Independent Director in May 2017.
  • She has 38 years of experience as an academician. Prior to joining our Company, she was associated as Vice Chancellor with the Central University of Orissa, University of Gour Banga and Netaji Subhas State Open University.
  • She holds a Master’s Degree in Arts from the University of Leeds and a Doctorate in English from the University of Calcutta.
  • Other Directorships: None
Siddhartha Roy Burman

Siddhartha Roy Burman Managing Director

  • He has been associated with the Company since its incorporation and has over 41 years of experience in the footwear industry. He is at the helm of overall strategic decision-making of the Company and provides leadership to all operations.
  • He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Calcutta.
  • Other Directorships:
Sl. No. Name of the body corporate Position
1. Khadim Development Company Private Limited Director
2. Sheila Departmental Store Private Limited Director
3. Khadim Estate Advisors Private Limited Director
Rittick Roy Burman

Rittick Roy Burman   Whole-time Director

  • He has been appointed as a Whole-time Director with effect from November 2019.
  • Prior to his appointment as a Whole-time Director, he held various roles within the organisation for a tenure of three years. Notably, he served as the Head –Merchandising & New Initiatives, overseeing the long-term strategy of the organisation and driving new ventures and initiatives. His diverse experience across different departments has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the business.
  • He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Calcutta. He is also a Management Graduate from University of California, Berkeley.
  • Other Directorships:
Sl. No. Name of the body corporate Position
1. Khadim Estate Advisors Private Limited Director
2. Storyscope Films Private Limited Director
3. KSR Footwear Limited Director
4. Khadim Shoe Bangladesh Limited Nominee Director of Khadim India Limited
Alok Chauthmal Churiwala

Alok Chauthmal Churiwala   Independent Director

  • He joined the Company as an Independent Director in May 2018.
  • He is a third generation stockbroker and an angel investor with a rich experience of over 26 years in the Indian Capital Markets. As the driving force behind, Churiwala Securities Private Limited (CSPL), his focus and vision enabled the company to establish itself as a prominent and respected player in the industry. He has been instrumental in starting the CDSL and NSE operations of the Churiwala Group. He also played a key role for the CSPL’s tie up with Larsen & Toubro and Trade.com for their Internet venture (Lttrade.com).
  • He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai. He also holds a Diploma in Securities Law from the Government Law College, Mumbai and he has completed executive learning programmes from IIM, Ahmedabad & Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
  • Other Directorships:
Sl. No. Name of the body corporate Position
1. Churiwala Securities Private Limited Managing Director
2. Churiwala Holdings and Finance Private Limited Director
Mr. Ritoban Roy Burman

Ritoban Roy Burman  Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

  • He was appointed as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company in December 2017.
  • He joined the Company in 2013 as Manager-Marketing and served in this capacity till November 2017. During this period, he gained good exposure in various aspects of footwear marketing. Since then, he has been an integral part of our organisation, contributing his valuable expertise across different facets of the business.
  • He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata.
  • Other Directorships:
Sl. No. Name of the body corporate Position
1. Storyscope Films Private Limited Whole-time Director
2. KSR Footwear Limited Director
Mrs. Upama Mukherjee

Upama Mukherjee  Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

  • She was appointed as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company in September 2024.
  • She is a Practicing Chartered Accountant.
  • Before stepping into independent practice, in her illustrious career of over 36 years in audit and other allied functions, she was associated with Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants, for last 19 years and retired as Director in April 2024. Prior to that, she was associated with Lovelock & Lewes (a network firm of PwC), Chartered Accountants, for 15 years.
  • In a varied and distinguished career, she specializes in statutory audit and various other audits, internal control evaluation and process review & other financial assurance matters.
  • She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Calcutta.
  • Other Directorships: None

BHARAT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2002

BEST COLLECTION SHOES & LEATHER ITEMS SHOWROOM 2002

REGIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS2013

BENGAL'S BEST IN FOOTWEAR - BRANDWATCH BENGAL 2011

MOST ADMIRED FOOTWEAR RETAILER FROM EAST INDIA2011

MOST ADMIRED FOOTWEAR RETAILER FROM EAST INDIA 2012

MIRCHI BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD 2012

Most Attractive Footwear Retail Brand 2013

Most Admired Retailer of the Year (East) 2014

Most Preferred Footwear Brand 2015

MORE AWARDS

  • 3rd Most Trusted Footwear Brand in India, 2011

The Brand Trust Report, India Study, 2011 declared Khadim's the 3rd most trusted footwear brand in India, the first two being Bata and Paragon, respectively. Khadim's was ranked 79 in the East Zone, and 237 in India in the All India Brand Trust Ranking of Top 300 brands of India across different sectors. The Brand Trust Report, India Study, 2011 is published by Trust Research Advisory (TRA). The book is a result of a syndicated primary research on Brand Trust that generated 10,00,000 data points and 16,000 unique brands from over 10,000 hours of fieldwork conducted across 2310 corporate respondents in 9 cities. TRA's study partners in this research were Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and eNxt Financials, a Tata Enterprise.

Khadim's won the Most Attractive Footwear Retail Brand Award in 2013