Amazon signs pact with Gujarat Govt to boost state MSMEs’ E-Commerce exports
GANDHINAGAR : Gujarat Government Thursday signed a pact with E-Commerce Giant Amazon India to help boost exports from the state by digitising lakhs of local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), according to an official statement.
Through this memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Amazon and the Commissionerate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Gujarat government, both will work together to provide support for businesses in the state to launch and grow their exports via Amazon Global Selling, the release added.
Amazon Global Selling is a flagship e-commerce export programme of Amazon India that helps Indian MSMEs and entrepreneurs to start or expand their exports business using e-commerce. It provides an avenue for businesses of all sizes to build global brands.
The release stated, “Through this partnership, Amazon and the Commissionerate will work together to host workshops, training, and provide support for businesses in the state to launch and grow their exports via Amazon Global Selling. Furthermore, under the MoU, Amazon will facilitate setting up Export Community — local networks that offer ongoing support and foster collaboration among exporters across India in Gandhinagar. It will also train members from the MSME Commissionerate on the requirements of e-ecommerce and e-commerce exports, who will in turn conduct training for MSMEs across the state.”
According to the release, the MoU was signed on the side lines of Export Connect 2025 in Ahmedabad, a flagship event by Amazon Global Selling, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) and the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). Gujarat has over 36.51 lakh MSMEs.
Quoting Amazon Global Selling India, head, Srinidhi Kalvapudi, the release said, “At Amazon, we are committed to democratizing exports for Indian businesses of all sizes and enabling them to succeed globally. We are excited to partner with the Government of Gujarat’s MSME Commissionerate to support and empower thousands of entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state”.
“This partnership aligns with our broader goal of enabling $80 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports from India by 2030 under the Amazon Global Selling program,” said the release.
MSME Commissioner of Gujarat government Sandip Sagale, as per the release, was quoted as saying, “Empowering local entrepreneurs and enhancing the export potential of our state remain top priorities for the government. I appreciate Amazon’s continued efforts in launching initiatives that resonate with our vision. We look forward to collaborating closely to ensure that thousands of small businesses across Gujarat can leverage these opportunities to scale globally. Such partnerships are crucial in accelerating our state’s digital growth and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and reach a global audience.”
