About us

We are a leading Indian manufacturer of leather goods. We prioritise creativity. We allow experiences to take us somewhere new. We are always innovating, always moving forward

Talwar Enterprises serves reputed international fashion retailers, department stores and brands as original design manufacturer (ODM) for ladies handbags, mens bags, soft luggage and small leather goods. We work with only the finest cow and buffalo leathers and all our raw materials, including textiles, metal hardware and accessories, conform to international quality standards. Our products are manufactured by skilled craftsmen and our manufacturing systems and processes are ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Although we are a large volume producer, our production lines are uniquely designed to emulate the finest characteristics of boutique manufacturing. We have maintained our production capacity at a level where we are capable of undertaking large production runs and yet provide the attention to detail that our customers expect from us.

Much has changed at Talwar Enterprises since we produced our first bag in 1981. Our export performance was first acknowledged by the Government of India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry) in 1995 and we have received several recognitions ever since. We remain true to our values and dedicated to the traditions, care and craftsmanship of making fine leather goods. Although modern machinery and methods of production have been adopted by our craftsmen over the years, where it matters we retain the old ways of making handcrafted leather products. In a world where change is constant, we find it reassuring to know that some things will always remain the same.

Our values

Our values are the cultural bedrock of our organisation. They guide the way we work with our business partners, with each other and within our community. We view these as a fundamental strength of our business

We work tirelessly to serve our customers

Over the years we have seen fashion trends evolve, styles change and colours come and go with each passing season. The one thing that has remained constant is our belief that we must work tirelessly to serve our customers. We know that only when our customers thrive, can our own success follow

We never compromise on quality

John Ruskin, the famous English art critic and social thinker of the 19th century, once said “There is hardly anything in the world that someone cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper”. We fully agree. We built our reputation by maintaining the highest quality standards. We take great pride in the quality of our products. We never cut corners and we firmly believe there are no shortcuts to success. So we never compromise on quality. Never!

We’re only as good as our next season

Someone once said of our industry, “You’re only as good as your last season”. We never believed it. Why? Because we don’t rest on our laurels. We never stand still. We continuously strive to innovate – with designs, leathers, textiles, colours and hardware. We can leverage our three decades of knowledge and experience but we know we’re only as good as our next season

We build long-lasting relationships through teamwork

We believe that team effort produces the best results. It allows us to benefit from different perspectives and yet keeps us committed to achieving common goals. We value teamwork not only because it creates strong and successful working relationships but because it makes us bring out the best in each other

We act with integrity

We always operate and communicate in an open and honest manner. We are fair in all our dealings with customers, suppliers, employees and all other stakeholders because it is the only way we know how to do business

Meet the family

Designers, pattern cutters, sample makers, merchandisers, craftsmen and innovators – our organisation is bound together by creativity, love for leather, a passion for excellence and, of course, the family

  • Sudesh C. Talwar

    Founder and President

    In 1981, Sudesh returned from England to his childhood roots in the historic city of Calcutta to craft leather goods using signature techniques that combined tradition, innovation and state of the art manufacturing. He founded Talwar Enterprises to exclusively serve leading international retailers and brands with leather goods of the finest quality. Under his leadership the company has established itself as a reliable business partner and supplier of choice for leather goods, and today his role in nurturing, mentoring and inspiring the organisation extends beyond day to day management.

    Sudesh is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and holds a Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent’s College, London. He is an avid golfer and an oenophile.

  • Rajeev C. Talwar

    Vice President

    Rajeev joined Talwar Enterprises in 2013 and has been actively involved in our product development and production planning operations in addition to leading our business development initiatives. A former investment banker, he previously spent 12 years in England where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG and was most recently Vice President in the Investment Banking Division at Deutsche Bank.

    Rajeev graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Lancaster and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. He enjoys playing golf, reading and travelling.

  • Shive C. Talwar

    Vice President

    Shive joined Talwar Enterprises as an apprentice in 2008 and worked in various departments of the company while completing his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce at St. Xavier’s College. Today, he is competent with every aspect of the production process for leather goods and is fully involved in the company’s design, merchandising and sourcing operations. An amateur sketch artist, he has the unique ability to combine his passion for leather with innovative and commercial design ideas.

    Shive is a guitar enthusiast and a fan of Golden Oldies music.

Sudesh C. Talwar

Founder and President

In 1981, Sudesh returned from England to his childhood roots in the historic city of Calcutta to craft leather goods using signature techniques that combined tradition, innovation and state of the art manufacturing. He founded Talwar Enterprises to exclusively serve leading international retailers and brands with leather goods of the finest quality. Under his leadership the company has established itself as a reliable business partner and supplier of choice for leather goods, and today his role in nurturing, mentoring and inspiring the organisation extends beyond day to day management.

Sudesh is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and holds a Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent’s College, London. He is an avid golfer and an oenophile.

Rajeev C. Talwar

Vice President

Rajeev joined Talwar Enterprises in 2013 and has been actively involved in our product development and production planning operations in addition to leading our business development initiatives. A former investment banker, he previously spent 12 years in England where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG and was most recently Vice President in the Investment Banking Division at Deutsche Bank.

Rajeev graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Lancaster and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. He enjoys playing golf, reading and travelling.

Shive C. Talwar

Vice President

Shive joined Talwar Enterprises as an apprentice in 2008 and worked in various departments of the company while completing his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce at St. Xavier’s College. Today, he is competent with every aspect of the production process for leather goods and is fully involved in the company’s design, merchandising and sourcing operations. An amateur sketch artist, he has the unique ability to combine his passion for leather with innovative and commercial design ideas.

Shive is a guitar enthusiast and a fan of Golden Oldies music.