Relaxo Research Centre in Hindu College: Aligning industry and academia

4th November 2022:

In a welcome move, India's largest footwear manufacturer Relaxo Footwears Ltd and Hindu College have come together to set up Relaxo Research Centre in the college premises to promote scientific temper among students.

Recently inaugurated by Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, Delhi University the Centre aims to act as a cradle for exchange of ideas, connect with educationists and provide industry insight to students, while providing ample practical opportunities for scientific research. Relaxo has set up two labs at the Centre, one each for product design and polymer research. Striving to connect the dots right from ideation, technology & design and development of innovative, consumer relevant footwear products these labs shall act as an extension of the brand. 

“We are honored to be a part of this project in establishing Relaxo Research Centre at Hindu College, Delhi University. This Research Centre will provide significant opportunities to students for ideation and research”, said Mr. Ramesh Kumar Dua, Managing Director, Relaxo Footwears Ltd. at the inaugural ceremony. He further added, “Once fully functional, Relaxo Research Centre will transform and catalyze the thought process among students”.

About Relaxo

Incorporated in 1984, Relaxo is the largest footwear manufacturer in India, serving the nation since four decades, and is today ranked among the top 500 Most Valuable Companies.

A Fortune 500 (India) company, synonymous with quality products & affordable prices, it manufactures slippers, sandals and sports & casual shoes.

Its most popular brands – Relaxo, Sparx, Flite & Bahamas are a leader in their space.

Relaxo, an iconic brand synonymous with rubber slippers, is the most versatile footwear for all segments of society while Flite is a popular range of fashionable and semi- formal slippers.

Sparx reflects the attitude, style, dynamism and spirit of young India and offers sports shoes, sandals & slippers and the colorful range of Bahamas casual flip flops exude the spirit of freedom, fun and modernity of youth.

With a pan India distribution footprint covering 60,000 retailers and 400 Exclusive Brand Outlets, Relaxo brands are available on all major e commerce portals with presence in 30 countries.