India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) organized the India International Leather Fair (IILF), which took place from January 31st to February 3rd 2008 at the Chennai Trade Center, Chennai. The IILF is one of Asia's largest leather fairs and its global recognition has placed it on the world map of reputed leather shows. IILF 2008 proved to be a platform for global manufacturers and exporters concerning the leather industry to meet, interact and showcase their products/services.

The Indian leather sector is emerging as a booming industry, making a mark as the second largest manufacturer of leather garments and footwear in the world. This has accelerated the growth of business in the home country as well as attracting prospective international clients from across the world to trade from India. To further promote the same, ITPO regularly organizes India International Leather Fair (IILF) on a yearly basis. Till date ITPO presented 22 successful editions. IILF 2008 was jointly organized in association with Council for Leather Exports, Central Leather Research Institute, Footwear Design and Development Institute, Indian Shoe Federation, Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers' & Exporters' Association  & Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers' Association.

The four-day exhibition had over 400 exhibitors, both Indian & international. The overseas participants represented 21 countries including Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, UK, Germany, China, Turkey, UAE, Sri Lanka, Spain, etc. The largest overseas participation was from Italy with 24 participants, followed by Germany, Pakistan, Thailand, China and Mexico. There were a good number of buyers from Europe, Africa and North America, and the event generated business to the tune of more than Rs. 500 crore. Another attraction was the trend  pavilion 'Flavour of the World', set up by Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)), ITPO and Council for Leather Exports that focused on forecasting future trends, colours and styles. The latest trends and fashion styles were also communicated through  fashion shows. .

IILF 2008 showcased a plethora of leather goods and accessories ranging from finished leather, shoes, garments, fashion accessories, travel-ware, portfolios, belts, gloves, saddlery and harness to ancillary and auxiliary, chemicals, machinery, publication and consultancy services. One of the special highlights of the event was the presentation of a business-to-business meeting between the overseas buyers and Indian companies by CLE.

Tradeindia's participation in IILF 2008 proved immensely fruitful. Potential visitors and key decision makers of the industry from across the country and the world visited Tradeindia's booth to catch a glimpse of its products and services. They were doubly benefited; firstly their interest to avail/buy the portal's product/service and secondly their receipt of CD Roms that contain quality information on thousands of Indian manufacturers and suppliers on the leather industry. They appreciated Tradeindia's venture of promoting the Indian business community, and also reciprocated with gratitude that the CD Roms would help them find the right leather product suppliers from India. Tradeindia representatives also gave away the portal's promotional yellow bags that were a rage on all days of the show all across the venue.