Amazon India expands DGFT partnership to increase exports, upskill MSMEs

E-commerce giant Amazon India has expanded its partnership with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade to upskill micro, small, and medium enterprises through specialised training sessions and community groups and boost e-commerce exports. 

“We’re proud to announce that Amazon Global Selling has expanded its collaboration with Directorate General of Foreign Trade to empower Indian businesses to grow globally,” announced Amazon Global Selling India on Facebook. “Our renewed MoU [memorandum of understanding] reinforces India’s vision of achieving $200-300 billion in exports by 2030. As a key partner, we are committed to making ‘Make in India, sell worldwide’ a reality!”

Amazon and the DGFT initially signed an MoU in November 2023 and the new objectives will build on those stated in the original agreement, ET Retail reported. Amazon and the DGFT will hold training sessions in 47 Indian districts and will also integrate its ‘Export Navigator’ tool into the DGFT’s Trade Connect portal.

The partnership will see Amazon create communities for exporters which will serve as in-person networks for MSMEs. These communities will host stakeholders including government agencies, export organisations, and manufacturers among others. 

“The collaboration will leverage diverse event formats to provide guidance to MSMEs on expanding product selection and scaling export operations,” announced Amazon in a statement, the Press Trust of India reported. “By combining Amazon’s global reach and expertise in e-commerce exports with DGFT’s local expertise, this initiative aims to unlock new opportunities for Indian sellers in international markets, aligning with the government’s vision to boost exports and support local businesses.”