Amazon boosts Indian exports: MSMEs, brands cross $2 billion in sales on global selling platform

Domestic MSMEs and brands which are listed on e-commerce platform Amazon’s Global Selling Programme (GSP) have crossed $2 billion in cumulative exports. Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to push for Make in India and boosting exports of local products, the US-based e-tailer said that it has helped various Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and brands to export to other countries. “The GSP helps take homegrown businesses global and provides an avenue for MSMEs to build global brands. The programme is witnessing momentous growth. It took three years for the programme to hit exports of USD 1 billion and now it has grown 100 per cent to hit the next USD 1 billion in less than 18 months,” Amit Agarwal, senior VP and country head Amazon India, said.