# Walmart CEO John Furner said the retailer is strengthening supplier capabilities, expanding exports and betting on India's fast-growing quick-commerce market.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · Business Standard*

## Key points

- Walmart has sourced over $40 billion worth of goods from India, making it a top sourcing hub.
- Walmart's Vriddhi program has trained over 115,000 Indian MSMEs, aiming to reach 170,000 by 2028.
- Walmart is actively expanding capabilities to prepare Indian businesses for global exports via Walmart Marketplace.
- Walmart is betting on India's fast-growing quick-commerce market as part of its global strategy.

**Companies:** Walmart Inc, Flipkart
**Countries:** India, United States

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