Under the guidance of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) showcased its Trade Connect ePlatform at two major B2B trade exhibitions.
The first of these included the 71st India International Garment Fair (IIGF) held in New Delhi with over 360 Indian exhibitors showcasing products to buyers from 79 countries, including the UK, Spain, Greece, Italy, France, and Germany.
The DGFT also showcased Trade Connect at the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo, held from July 4-7, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organized by the Toy Association of India, the expo featured over 400 Indian brands and live demonstrations highlighting the benefits of this platform for exporters to access credible trade information, connect with verified international buyers, and navigate global market entry more efficiently.
Trade Connect plans to continue its outreach by participating in upcoming key events, including World Food India 2025 in New Delhi and the India International Jewellery Show in Mumbai. These efforts aim to empower Indian MSME exporters and streamline their global trade operations.
An initiative of the DGFT, the Trade Connect ePlatform serves as a comprehensive hub for international trade information and services. It brings together Indian Missions, Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards, officials from the Department of Commerce, DGFT, and other stakeholders to provide robust support to Indian exporters.
The platform offers up-to-date information on tariffs, certifications, trade events, e-commerce, and buyer details, presented in a simplified manner for MSMEs. It also provides interactive, multilingual courses to introduce MSMEs to export procedures. Furthermore, Trade Connect acts as a single point for the issuance and validation of preferential and non-preferential certificates of origin, featuring a secure, electronic, paperless process with all authorized issuing agencies on board.
