TIWN
Bengaluru, May 10 : India's ecosystem of suppliers will help drive Walmart's goal of exporting goods worth $10 billion annually from the country by 2027, the company's President and CEO Doug McMillon said on Wednesday.
Addressing Indian suppliers and partners here, McMillon reinforced Walmart's continued commitment to India and to building an ecosystem of suppliers and partners, including small and medium enterprises.
He also reaffirmed Walmart's roadmap of strengthening partnerships with Indian communities, expanding opportunities for local businesses and fostering transformative and innovative solutions for retail from the country to the world.
"Walmart is committed to India and we are here for the long term. We are excited about the Indian suppliers and partners who make quality, affordable, and sustainable products for our customers and members around the world," he said.
"We are proud that our business can support India's growth by creating jobs, strengthening communities, and accelerating India's progress as a manufacturing destination," McMillon added.
McMillon and Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International, met suppliers, merchants, grantees, artisans and MSMEs across key India programmes and initiatives.
- IMF expects India to rev up global growth as China falters, backs Modi government's economic policies
- realme set to shake up market: Launching fastest entry-level 5G smartphone 'C65' under Rs 10k
- India's industrial production accelerates to 5.7pc in Feb
- India records 17 pc jump to become 4th largest exporter of digital services: WTO report
- 300 pc rise in market cap to Rs 400 lakh crore in last 10 years driven by strong economic fundamentals