Walmart Marketplace, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), hosted the Walmart Growth Summit: India Seller Day at Le Meridien, Coimbatore.
The summit focused on raising awareness among regional sellers about the global opportunities available through the platform.
The event was a significant milestone aligned with the Government of India’s Districts as Export Hubs initiative, offering exporters practical guidance on cross-border compliance, onboarding, logistics, and opportunities in the U.S. market.
The summit highlighted success stories from Tamil Nadu entrepreneurs who have already leveraged Walmart Marketplace to expand globally. It also featured insights into the Walmart Vriddhi Supplier Development program, which supports MSMEs in building business readiness including exports and driving growth.
Senior leaders attending the event emphasized the importance of enabling district-level exporters to participate in global eCommerce, noting that the Walmart Marketplace is pivotal to equipping MSMEs with the tools and knowledge to thrive in international trade.
Anand Mohan Mishra, Joint DGFT, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry said, “Facilitating district-level exporters’ participation in global eCommerce is vital to expanding India’s export base. Structured export-readiness initiatives—including those offered by platforms like Walmart Marketplace—are instrumental in equipping MSMEs with the skills and resources they need to compete internationally..”
P Gopalakrishnan, Regional Chairman, Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO), (Southern Region), President, Karur Textile Manufacturer Exporters Association (KTMEA) said, “As global trade becomes ever more digital, it’s vital for our MSMEs to leverage platforms that open doors to international markets. We value Walmart Marketplace’s initiative to connect with exporters in Coimbatore and raise awareness about the vast opportunities in cross-border eCommerce.
Walmart , India Cross Border Trade Group Director Ashin Mathew, said, “With the Walmart Growth Summit, our goal is to provide exporters with clear, actionable steps to scale their businesses on Walmart Marketplace. By sharing cross-border compliance guidance, operational know-how, and valuable category insights, we’re committed to helping exporters from Tamil Nadu broaden their global reach, build sustainable businesses, and play a meaningful role in driving India’s export growth.”
