The sports goods industry in India has witnessed a phenomenal growth over the past eight decades and now occupies a place of prominence in the Indian economy because of its massive potential for employment, growth and export. There has been an increasing emphasis on its planned development, aimed at optimal utilization of resources. The future of the sports industry is promising with the rising popularity of sports and increasing demand both in the domestic and the international markets. The Jalandhar – the Sports City of India has emerged as a major manufacturing hub with forward and backward linkages along with local associations and institutional support. 

The major products manufactured in Jalandhar are inflatable balls which include football, volleyball, rugby ball, basketball, etc.; wood-based equipment comprising of cricket bat, hockey stick, carom board, chess board, etc.; protective equipment for cricket, hockey, rugby such as gloves, shin guards, chest guards, etc.; racquets, shuttlecocks, field and track equipment, golf balls, gym equipment etc. among the 200 odd quality sports goods manufactured in Jalandhar.