FIEO-Amazon pact in Delhi to boost Indian exporters’ global reach

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon in New Delhi to help Indian exporters expand their presence in global markets through cross‑border trade and online marketplaces.

Alongside the signing, a hybrid stakeholder consultation on e‑commerce will be held to address key challenges and explore strategies for creating a more supportive environment for India’s e‑commerce exports. The discussion is expected to involve participation from key government bodies and regulators, including DGFT, RBI, CBIC, the Department of Posts, and ECCS, focusing on the current framework, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement to scale up exports.

As part of the initiative, Amazon will offer on‑the‑spot registration and host dedicated sessions to guide exporters on cross‑border e‑commerce operations, compliance, and available tools. The sessions will particularly target suppliers from high‑demand product categories, providing tailored support to help them expand their international reach.

Following the U.S. tariff announcement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held meetings with exporters from labour‑intensive sectors likely to be hit the hardest, including agriculture, seafood, food processing, textiles, leather, and footwear, as well as producers of high‑value goods such as engineering products, metallurgical coke, and steel.

According to sources, the government is considering measures to support exporters across these sectors to mitigate the tariff impact. Leather and footwear exporters, in particular, have sought a 5% duty credit scrip or similar incentives to partially offset U.S. import duties, along with interest subvention to help navigate global trade volatility.

The industry is also seeking interim relief for shipment‑ready consignments, citing weaker demand from geopolitical headwinds. Exporters have further requested that Indian officials press the U.S. to exempt leather and footwear from the duty list. Between April and June of FY26, India’s footwear and leather exports to the U.S. accounted for nearly half of the total volume recorded in all of FY25.