Walmart and FIEO officials at the Coimbatore summit
Coimbatore is a key hub for export-driven businesses. With over 35 lakh MSMEs and around ₹45,000 crore in annual apparel and home textile exports, the summit focused on raising awareness among the region’s sellers about the global opportunities.
Senior leaders who attended the event emphasized the importance of enabling district-level exporters to participate in global eCommerce, and noted the support provided by Walmart Marketplace to MSMEs in this regard.
The summit highlighted success stories from Tamil Nadu entrepreneurs who have already leveraged Walmart Marketplace to expand globally. The event drew interest from Tamil Nadu’s exporter community, with numerous participants, including textile manufacturers, engineering goods exporters, home textile producers and first-time exporters among others.
“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,” Anand Mohan Mishra, Joint DGFT, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
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.”
Ashin Mathew, Group Director, India Cross Border Trade, Walmart, said, “Coimbatore stands out as one of India’s most vibrant textile and manufacturing hubs. With the Walmart Growth Summit, our goal is to provide exporters with clear, actionable steps to scale their businesses on Walmart Marketplace.”
Published on March 7, 2026