Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. (KICL) is in talks to buy Kickers, the iconic French footwear and apparel brand, it’s Executive Chairman Jinnah Rafiq Ahmed said on Thursday (January 29, 2026). But I don’t believe any Indian company own an international brand. So, small countries like Sweden and European countries own international brand for footwear. So, owning an international brand is very important,” Mr. Ahmed said while speaking at a briefing. Once we acquire, we can get the entire production facility in India,” Mr. Ahmed added.