# US retail group Walmart has moved to deepen its manufacturing ties with India.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · Outlook Business*

## Key points

- Walmart has sourced over $40 billion worth of goods from India to date.
- Walmart Vriddhi programme has trained 115,000 MSMEs and aims for 170,000 by 2028.
- Vriddhi graduates have experienced approximately 55% year-on-year business growth.
- Walmart's supplier initiatives are coordinated with DPIIT and FIEO to enhance export readiness.

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

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