Campus Activewear

What Campus Activewear does

Campus Activewear is one of India's largest sports and athleisure footwear brands, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Gurugram, with its shares listed on the NSE under the ticker CAMPUS since its 2022 IPO. The company designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a broad footwear portfolio spanning running, walking, sports, casual, and sneaker categories across men's, women's, and kids' segments, supported by proprietary comfort technologies including Bubble Yoga Max cushioning, Memory Foam insoles, and Campus Nitrofly Foam midsoles. It also operates the ÉLAN smart-casual sub-brand for men and holds licensed collaborations with DC Comics properties (Superman, The Dark Knight). FY26 revenue crossed Rs 1,774.12 crore with PAT of Rs 150.1 crore and Q3–Q4 FY26 EBITDA margins of 19.5% and 19.2%, reflecting premiumisation and a D2C mix shift.

Campus runs a vertically integrated manufacturing model and is mid-way through a Rs 230 crore capacity expansion adding 7.2 million pairs at Pantnagar by FY28. It reaches consumers through exclusive brand outlets, a wholesale network of 300+ distributors, its own D2C website, and major marketplaces (Amazon and Myntra), with direct-to-consumer channels now contributing over 50% of revenue. In January 2026, Campus extended into athleisure apparel — T-shirts, jackets, joggers, and caps priced Rs 599–Rs 1,899 — and in May 2026 refreshed its brand identity at the Shoecase distributors' meet, repositioning around individuality, movement, and culture to capture India's athleisure growth.

The company serves mass-market consumers across Tier 1–3 Indian cities at an average selling price of Rs 668–711 per pair in FY26, supported by marketing partnerships with actor Jim Sarbh and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir. It has received the Top Employer India 2026 certification and the GRAZIA Most Loved Brands 2025 recognition. Recent management changes include the announced July 7, 2026 resignation of CFO Sanjay Chhabra and an internal promotion in the HR function, alongside active ESOP equity allotments.

Name

Campus Activewear

Legal name

Campus Activewear Limited

Website

https://campusshoes.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Campus Activewear is an Indian sports and athleisure footwear brand founded in 2005 that designs, manufactures, and distributes footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and kids through D2C, e-commerce, and a 300+ distributor network across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Athletic & Athleisure Footwear

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Shoe Retailers (45821), Footwear Merchant Wholesalers (42434)

SIC

Retail-Shoe Stores (5661), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Retail-Family Clothing Stores (5651)

akta.pro primary industry

Performance Footwear (Running, Training, Court) (CRAAAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletic / Performance & Activewear Brands (CRAAAAAD), Youth & Kids Athletic Footwear & Apparel Retail (CRAMACAL), Athleisure & Performance Apparel Retail (CRAAABAE)

Keywords

• Athletic footwear
• Athleisure apparel
• Sports shoes
• Casual sneakers
• Kids footwear

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sports and Athleisure Footwear Sales: Primary revenue stream from designing, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing sports and athleisure footwear including running shoes, walking shoes, sneakers, casual shoes, sandals, and slippers across men's, women's, and kids categories. Revenue for FY26 crossed Rs 1,770 crore with strong growth in Q4 FY26 showing 12.3% YoY revenue growth to Rs 455.63 crore.
2. Athleisure Apparel Sales: New revenue stream launched in January 2026 offering T-shirts, jackets, joggers, and caps priced between Rs 599 and Rs 1,899. The apparel range includes features like anti-odour and anti-microbial properties with stretch fabrics, available through exclusive brand outlets, D2C website, and e-commerce platforms.
3. Accessories Sales: Sale of accessories including backpacks, belts, and socks complementing the footwear product lines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Campus Activewear designs, manufactures, and distributes sports and athleisure footwear across men's, women's, and kids categories, including running shoes, walking shoes, sports shoes, sneakers, casual shoes, sandals, and slippers. The company has expanded into athleisure apparel and accessories, and operates a smart-casual sub-brand called ÉLAN along with licensed collaborations such as Superman and The Dark Knight.

Product overview

Campus Activewear is one of India's largest sports and athleisure footwear brands, offering a broad product portfolio spanning multiple categories and price points. Its core offering centers on sports shoes, running shoes, walking shoes, casual shoes, and lifestyle sneakers for men, women, and kids. The company has expanded beyond footwear into athleisure apparel (T-shirts, jackets, joggers, track pants, shorts, caps) and accessories (backpacks, socks, belts). Notable sub-brands and product lines include ÉLAN (premium smart-casual men's footwear), the OG Collection (retro lifestyle sneakers), Air Capsule (air-cushioning technology), Nitrofly (foam midsole technology), and licensed collaborations (Superman, The Dark Knight). The company operates a direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce platform alongside distribution through Amazon, Myntra, and exclusive brand outlets. Campus Activewear was founded in 2005, is based in Gurugram, India, and was listed on the Indian stock exchanges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ÉLAN: Smart-casual footwear collection for modern men featuring versatile silhouettes including casual shoes, loafers, derby shoes, moccasins, and brogue shoes designed for office, business meetings, dinner plans, and weekend outings

Products and services

• Running Shoes Performance running footwear for men, women, and kids, featuring proprietary cushioning technologies such as Bubble Yoga Max Cushioning and Campus Nitrofly Foam Midsole for impact absorption during jogging and running activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q4 FY26 PAT grew 26.01% YoY to Rs 44.14 crore with revenue increasing 12.3% to Rs 455.63 crore
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amazon IndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 January 2026Campus Activewear products including athleisure apparel range are available through Amazon India marketplace alongside other e-commerce platforms, enabling wide online distribution reach across India.
• MyntracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 January 2026Campus Activewear distributes its products including athleisure apparel through Myntra platform, targeting fashion-conscious consumers and enabling pan-India market coverage through leading fashion e-commerce marketplace.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Relaxo Footwears: Relaxo is one of India's largest footwear manufacturers and retailers (Bata, School, Sparx, Flite) and is the closest Indian listed comparable in mass-market and athleisure footwear, competing directly across price points and channels.
• Asian Footwear (Asian Shoes): Asian is an Indian sports and athleisure footwear brand with a similar value-to-mid-tier positioning, overlapping product portfolio (running, walking, sports shoes), and pan-India multi-brand distribution, making it a near-direct domestic competitor.
• Bata India: Bata India is a leading Indian footwear retailer and manufacturer with an extensive retail network and multi-category portfolio including casual and sports styles, directly overlapping Campus's mass-market and family footwear segments.
• Liberty Shoes: Liberty is an Indian branded footwear company with men's, women's, and kids ranges plus a growing sports/athleisure line, competing in similar price tiers and distribution channels across India.
• Mirza International: Mirza International (Red Tape, Oaktrak) is an Indian footwear and apparel company operating in the value-to-premium mass segment, with comparable sports/casual footwear and an emerging apparel story similar to Campus's athleisure launch.

Broad incumbents

• Nike India: Nike operates in the same Indian sports and athleisure footwear market with a much broader global portfolio and premium positioning; it competes at the top of the price band and through growing D2C and mono-brand retail, capping Campus's premiumisation runway.
• Adidas India: Adidas is a global athletic and athleisure incumbent with an established Indian retail and D2C presence, competing across running, training, and lifestyle segments where Campus is positioning its performance technologies (Nitrofly, Bubble Yoga Max).
• Puma India: Puma is a global sports-lifestyle brand with strong Indian distribution, particularly in the sneakers and athleisure category where Campus is launching its apparel line and lifestyle products like the OG Collection.
• Skechers India: Skechers is a global comfort and walking footwear brand with a sizeable Indian presence in walking, casual, and lifestyle categories that directly overlap Campus's walking shoe and sneaker ranges.

Emerging players

• Decathlon India: Decathlon is a global sporting goods retailer with growing private-label athleisure and apparel in India, competing with Campus on sports footwear and now athleisure apparel at accessible price points through an expanding store and digital footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/campusshoes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyzQ4Qo6jU5M5oPP6vUOi5Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampusShoes
• Instagraminstagram.com/campusshoes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campusshoes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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