Gujarat Government Signs MoU with Amazon India to Boost MSME E-Commerce Exports Globally.
MOUs and Agreement
On June 5, 2025, the Government of Gujarat’s MSME Commissionerate signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon India during the Export Connect 2025 event in Ahmedabad. This partnership aims to empower thousands of local MSMEs by leveraging Amazon Global Selling to boost exports from the state.
- The agreement outlines a joint initiative to organize workshops, training sessions, and onboarding camps, focusing on teaching MSMEs how to access and grow through B2C e‑commerce exports on Amazon’s 200+ country marketplaces. Amazon will also support establishing an Export Community Hub in Gandhinagar to foster ongoing collaboration among exporters.
- A unique cascading training model will be implemented: Amazon India will first train Gujarat MSME commissionerate officials on export protocols and e‑commerce operations. These trained officials will then conduct statewide training sessions for local MSMEs, enabling widespread knowledge transfer right from the state level.
Main Point :- (i) Gujarat is one of India’s top exporting states, making the partnership highly strategic. The collaboration aligns with broader goals to digitalize local businesses and expand global outreach. Through Amazon Global Selling, MSMEs will gain rapid market access without heavy investment in logistics and cross-border compliance.
(ii) The MoU targets digitizing hundreds of thousands of MSMEs—Gujarat alone has over 36 lakh MSMEs—potentially turning many into global exporters. It aims to accelerate digital growth across the state, increase revenue, generate employment, and reinforce the state’s “Make in Gujarat” brand globally.
(iii) The Gujarat–Amazon MoU marks a significant move in enabling grassroots MSMEs to participate in global trade. By blending Amazon’s global export capabilities with structured state-level support and training, the initiative is expected to unlock vast new opportunities for Gujarat’s small businesses, fuel economic growth, and elevate the state’s export potential.
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