Indian SMEs forge connections and opportunities on Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s AI-enabled Online business matching platform
New Delhi, 11 August 2020 : In a signal that showed resilient mood among Indian companies as regards trade normalcy in a post-pandemic era, over 85 premier Indian companies participated in Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised virtual trade exhibition on “Online Summer Sourcing Week comprising 9 Trade Fair” from 27 July to 7 August. The 9-in-1 virtual trade exhibition provided a one-stop cross-industry online sourcing platform, opened new opportunities for global exhibitors and buyers during the pandemic.
The 9-in-1 virtual trade exhibition was across verticals like lighting, electronics, information and communication technology, gifts and premiums ad houseware.
Hit by pandemic driven travel restrictions, over 85 Indian companies like Adani M2K Project and LLP, Gurgaon, Bajaj Electricals Ltd., Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., Giftmart, Mahindra Engineering and Chemicals Product Ltd, Smartserve Houseware Pvt Ltd, Tata Croma, Infiniti Retail Limited, Amazon India, Max Healthcare Institute Limited etc. attended the virtual fair to boost business and explore global opportunities.
Summer Sourcing Week worked as an integrated service platform with a variety of new functions helping buyers to acquire all-round product and market information. The exhibition enabled connections and brought opportunities on HKTDC’s AI-enabled Online business matching platform. A variety of cross-industry products displayed on the platform, including a wide range of anti-pandemic smart houseware and lifestyle products that can fuel business opportunities presented by the stay-at-home economy.
Speaking on the online exhibition, Rajesh Bhagat, Consultant South Asia, Hong Kong Trade Development Council said, “The HKTDC’s Summer Sourcing Week has wrapped up on a high note with an encouraging response and participation by Indian companies. We are pleased that over 85 renowned Indian companies took part in this innovative online sourcing exhibition. HKTDC’s unique ‘Click2Match’ meetings platform enabled companies to connect with other attendees for private networking opportunities which ensured that actual and fruitful business meetings took place. HKTDC has always focused on providing global opportunities for Indian companies enabling them to grow business internationally. While the online Summer Sourcing Week has concluded, HKTDC continues to provide world-class sourcing experiences. Buyers can keep connecting with global suppliers through hktdc.com Sourcing”.