DGFT Promotes Trade Connect ePlatform at Major B2B Trade Shows

· DGFT Showcases ‘Trade Connect’ ePlatform to Empower Indian Exporters with Global Market Access Tools at IIGF and Toy Biz International Expo

· Trade Connect Platform Garners Attention at Major B2B Trade Fairs; Boosts MSME Exporter Outreach

71st India International Garment Fair (IIGF) – July 1, 2025, New Delhi

· Inaugurated by Minister Pabitra Margherita.

· Featured 360+ Indian apparel exhibitors and buyers from 79 countries.

· Trade Connect booth showcased digital tools for MSME exporters.

· Minister appreciated the platform’s contribution to empowering Indian MSMEs.

16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo – July 4–7, 2025, New Delhi

· Over 400 Indian toy brands participated.

· Live demos of Trade Connect highlighted:

o Access to credible trade data,

o Verified global buyers,

o Support for market entry navigation.

Upcoming Participation

· World Food India 2025 (New Delhi)

· India International Jewellery Show (Mumbai)

About Trade Connect ePlatform

· Launched by DGFT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

· Aims to support Indian exporters, especially MSMEs, via:

o Real-time data on tariffs, certifications, trade events, and buyers.

o Interactive export courses in multiple languages.

o Integration of Indian Missions, EPCs, Commodity Boards, and Commerce officials.

o Digital issuance of certificates of origin (preferential/non-preferential) through a paperless, secure system.

Goal:

To boost export readiness and ease global trade participation for Indian MSMEs by leveraging digital solutions and expanding outreach via major trade events.

[ABS News Service/18.07.2025]

To enhance awareness and adoption of the Trade Connect ePlatform, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, participated in two major B2B trade exhibitions this month — 71st India International Garment Fair (IIGF) and the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo 2025.

The 71st edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) was inaugurated on July 01, 2025 by Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi. IIGF is one of the largest and most prestigious B2B apparel trade events featuring 360+ Indian exhibitors showcasing their products to buyers from 79 countries, including the UK, Spain, Greece, Italy, France, and Germany. The hon'ble minister visited Trade Connect booth and appreciated the platform’s services and their utility in empowering Indian MSME exporters

DGFT also participated in the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo, held during July 04-07, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organized by the Toy Association of India. With over 400 Indian brands on display, live demonstrations of the Trade Connect platform were conducted, highlighting how it enables exporters to access credible trade information, connect with verified international buyers, and navigate global market entry more efficiently.

Trade Connect will also be participating in the key upcoming events including World Food India, 2025 at New Delhi and India International Jewellery Show at Mumbai to continue the outreach to exporters and international participants.

About Trade Connect ePlatform :

Trade Connect ePlatform, an initiative of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, serves as a comprehensive hub of information and services on international trade for all stakeholders. The platform has onboarded Indian Missions, Export Promotion Councils and Commodity Boards, officials from Department of Commerce and DGFT as well as other stakeholders to provide comprehensive support to Indian exporters.

Trade Connect provides latest and updated information on tariffs, certifications, trade events, eCommerce, and buyers in a simplified manner to MSMEs. Interactive courses to introduce MSMEs to exports & related procedures across multiple languages are also provided.

It also serves a single point of issuance and validation for preferential and non-preferential certificates of origin through a secure, electronic, paperless issuance process with all authorised issuing agencies being present on the platform.

Exporters can access Trade Connect ePlatform at https://trade.gov.in.