Nivia Engraver Basketball

Nivia Sports, an Indian sporting goods manufacturer founded in 1934 by Nihal Chand Kharabanda, began life in Sialkot (now in Pakistan) and later relocated to Jalandhar after India’s partition . Originally known as Freewill Sports, the company focused on handcrafted leather balls and athletic footwear. Its brand name—“Nivia”—blends “Ni” from Nihal and “Vi” from his son Vijay, reflecting the family lineage that continues to shape the business