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The DGFT actively promoted its Trade Connect ePlatform at major B2B trade fairs to support exporters. The platform simplifies access to trade data, certifications, and e-commerce resources. It also offers multilingual training courses for MSMEs venturing into exports. Additionally, it streamlines the issuance of certificates of origin through a digital process.

Key Points: DGFT Promotes Trade Connect ePlatform at Garment and Toy Expos

  • DGFT showcased Trade Connect at IIGF and Toy Biz Expo to aid exporters
  • Platform offers tariff data, certifications, and e-commerce insights
  • Features interactive export training courses in multiple languages
  • Enables paperless issuance of certificates of origin
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DGFT showcases trade connect ePlatform at major B2B exhibitions for exporters

DGFT highlights Trade Connect ePlatform at IIGF and Toy Biz Expo to boost exporter awareness and adoption of digital trade services.

"Trade Connect serves as a comprehensive hub of information and services on international trade for all stakeholders. – Ministry of Commerce & Industry"

New Delhi, July 17

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) showcased its Trade Connect ePlatform in two major B2B trade exhibitions this month: the 71st India International Garment Fair (IIGF) and the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo 2025.

The aim behind the DGFT's participation in B2B trade exhibitions was to enhance awareness and adoption of the Trade Connect ePlatform.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, "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."

While DGFT's participation in the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo, held from July 04-07, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, was organised by the Toy Association of India.

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 the 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, e-commerce, and buyers in a simplified manner to MSMEs. Interactive courses to introduce MSMEs to exports & related procedures across multiple languages are also provided.

Additionally, the platform 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.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the platform sounds promising, I hope DGFT ensures proper training for MSMEs in rural areas. Many small manufacturers in my town still rely on middlemen because they find digital platforms intimidating. The government should organize workshops in tier-2/3 cities.
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Rohit P
Used Trade Connect for certificate of origin last month - what used to take 3 weeks now gets done in 3 days! Paperless process is a game changer. More such digital reforms please! #MakeInIndia
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Sarah B
As someone working in international trade, I appreciate India's efforts to digitize export processes. However, the platform needs better integration with global trade portals to truly compete with established players like Alibaba.
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Kavya N
The toy expo participation was brilliant! India's toy exports grew 61% last year 🎉 This platform will help small toy makers like my uncle's unit in Channapatna connect directly with international buyers. No more middlemen eating profits!
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Vikram M
Good step but needs improvement. The mobile app crashes frequently and some tariff information is outdated. Request DGFT to fix these technical issues ASAP to make it more reliable for daily use.

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