India MSME-DPIIT GI Products MoU
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The MoU is expected to boost the commercialisation and export of India's GI products, potentially increasing revenue for artisans and producer collectives and enhancing India's trade profile. It may also drive growth in e-commerce platforms like ONDC and GeM by adding a new category of products, though the direct market impact is modest.
On August 5, 2026, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the India — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, to accelerate the commercialisation, quality standardisation, and market access of India's Geographical Indication (GI) products. The MoU was signed by Md. Salik Parwaiz, Director, Ministry of MSME, and Karan Thapar, Director, IPR Division, DPIIT. The partnership aims to transition GI products from localised crafts into scalable, commercially viable, and export-ready enterprises, strengthening the livelihoods of indigenous artisans, weavers, and producers. Key initiatives include integrating the One District One Product (ODOP) ecosystem, onboarding GI collectives and authorised users onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and the India — Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under a dedicated 'Bharat GI' banner, and co-sponsoring GI pavilions at national and international trade expos. The collaboration aligns DPIIT's intellectual property protection mandate with MSME's enterprise development role, supporting the broader Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local vision.
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