FIEO connects global buyers with Indian MSMEs with MSSIDC through Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet in Nagpur

NAGPUR : In a major initiative to strengthen India’s export ecosystem and enhance global market access for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), in association with the Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (MSSIDC), inaugurated the Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM) under the Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Initiative in Nagpur.

The three-day event has brought together 50 international buyers from more than 20 countries, providing Indian MSMEs with a unique platform to showcase their products, explore new export opportunities, and establish long-term business partnerships with global buyers.

The Reverse Buyer Seller Meet is aimed at facilitating direct business-to-business (B2B) interactions between overseas buyers and Indian manufacturers, helping MSMEs diversify export destinations, improve market access, and enhance their competitiveness in international markets. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of promoting export-led growth and strengthening India’s position in global value chains.

Addressing the inaugural session, the organisers highlighted the growing importance of MSMEs in India’s export landscape and emphasised that initiatives such as the RBSM play a crucial role in connecting Indian enterprises with credible international buyers, enabling technology exchange, market intelligence, and sustained trade relationships.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Mr. Vikas Pansare, Managing Director, MSSIDC; Mr. Khushwant Jain, Regional Chairman (Western Region), FIEO; Mr. Khalid Khan, Convenor, Committee on Reverse Buyer Seller Meet, FIEO (Western Region); Mr. Nitin Agarwal, Additional Commissioner, Customs Commissionerate, Nagpur; Dr. Sudhir Jakhere, Director, Postal Services, India Post; and Mr. Harit Gupta, Deputy General Manager, Reserve Bank of India.

The event is expected to generate significant business enquiries across multiple sectors, reinforcing India’s reputation as a reliable sourcing destination while supporting the internationalisation of MSMEs. Through focused buyer-seller engagements, product displays, and networking sessions, participating enterprises will have the opportunity to explore new markets and strengthen existing trade relationships.

FIEO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indian exporters through market access initiatives, capacity-building programmes, and international business facilitation, enabling MSMEs to expand their global footprint and contribute to India’s growing export ambitions.