Walmart and its India unit Flipkart have allied with the National Small Industries Corporation. (NSIC) to jointly accelerate capacity building for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across India.
The partnership will also support MSMEs in their journey to become part of retail supply chains, locally and globally. Tens of thousands of MSMEs from metros and Tier II and III cities across India have registered for the seminars and mentoring sessions conducted regularly for them.
Jason Fremstad, senior vice president, Supplier Development at Walmart, said, “With our ongoing commitment to triple exports from India by 2027 to $10 billion annually, we look forward to supporting more small businesses in their efforts by providing potential access to online and offline markets in India and globally.”
Rajneesh Kumar, chief corporate affairs officer, Flipkart Group, noted, “Technology and innovation will play a critical role in the growth of small businesses in India. With that mission, our efforts are focused on helping them digitize their business and explore growth opportunities through e-commerce. We are delighted to continue to deepen our engagement with NSIC through this MoU and expand opportunities to small businesses, artisans, weavers across India.”
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
