India’s government-hosted trade portal has recorded about 3,500 registrations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Oct. 27, as it seeks to link smaller exporters with U.S. buyers.
Goyal described the India-USA Trade Facilitation Portal as a route to overseas business opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and first-time exporters.
A launch notice from the Consulate General of India in San Francisco dates the portal’s start to April 6, 2026. It describes resources for trade in goods and services, along with online exhibitions and learning webinars.
The Consulate General of India in New York hosts the platform with the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., and consulates in Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Seattle and San Francisco. Its stated purpose is to connect Indian exporters with U.S. importers through the site’s listings and events.
At launch, Goyal said technology could help close gaps in knowledge of U.S. regulatory and standards requirements. He named MSMEs, startups, ODOP enterprises and first-time exporters among the intended beneficiaries. Goyal said, “We are ensuring that no Indian enterprise is too small to reach a US buyer.”
The roughly 3,500 sign-ups are not a measure of trade completed. Goyal’s announcement did not break out registrations by Indian exporter, U.S. buyer, approved user or active account, or report how many led to inquiries, partnerships or deals. That makes the figure a measure of sign-up reach, not proof that cross-border trade has followed.
The portal’s exporter directory labels entries as verified. Its terms say the Government of India does not endorse, certify, approve or guarantee entities, transactions, products or services. Users decide whether to engage and are advised to conduct due diligence.
