Company:Connect2India

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Short description: Indian international trading platform
Connect2India
TypePrivate limited company
IndustryBusiness to business services
FoundedDecember 2015
FounderPawan Gupta
HeadquartersFaridabad, India
Websitehttp://www.connect2india.com

Connect2India is an international trading platform that enables micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to import from and export to India.[1]

History

Foundation

The company was founded December of 2015 by Pawan Gupta.[2][3] He developed the platform to present transparent, accurate, analytical and complete information on trading parameters that was previously lacking amongst Indian SME traders.[4]

Expansion

Connect2India uses blockchain technology combined with GPS, RFID and IoT to counter International Trade Frauds.[5] It is a platform where an enterprise or an individual from anywhere can find global opportunities to trade from India.[6] It was later initiated in both tier 2 and tier 3 cities of India.[7]

Business

Connect2India is world's trade information provider. Its service delivers to twenty cities of India that includes Pune, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Indore, Kanpur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi Surat, Jaipur, Rajkot and Varanasi.[8][9] All enterprises from major countries draw trade informations and get complete trading solutions by enabling market place of traders.[10] The company also provides this information to five major European countries like Germany, France, Belgium, Italy and Spain.[11][12] Connect2India uses internet and technology and is listing 7.5 million SMEs. It provides trading platform in sectors like agriculture, machinery, handicrafts, paper, garments, etc.[13][14][15]

Tie ups

  • Connect2India has tied up with Tata Chemicals subsidiary, encourage Social Enterprise Foundation,[16] for 'Tata Swach' purifier project[17][18]

References

  1. "Grow Your Business With India". https://connect2india.com/index.html. 
  2. "We're helping SMEs with international trade, says Pawan Gupta of Connect2India" (in en). 2018-12-17. https://www.dnaindia.com/business/interview-we-re-helping-smes-with-international-trade-says-pawan-gupta-of-connect2india-2696816. 
  3. Gupta, Pawan. "Pawan Gupta" (in en). https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/pawan-gupta. 
  4. "How to start export, import trade? Pawan Gupta, Connect2India founder, explains". 2019-04-20. https://www.zeebiz.com/small-business/news-how-to-start-export-import-trade-pawan-gupta-connect2india-founder-explains-95550. 
  5. "Connect2india to use Blockchain combined with GPS, RFID and IoT to nab international trade fraud" (in en-US). 2019-02-14. https://www.expresscomputer.in/news/connect2india-to-use-blockchain-combined-with-gps-rfid-and-gps-to-nab-international-trade-fraud/32885/. 
  6. "Community development through technological innovation" (in en). 2019-05-02. https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/020519/community-development-through-technological-innovation.html. 
  7. "This startup provides a platform for SMEs for export and import products and services" (in en-US). https://www.cnbctv18.com/startup/connect2india-provides-a-platform-for-smes-for-export-and-import-products-and-services-4977441.htm. 
  8. "Connect2India to expand to 20 more cities by next quarter" (in en). July 15, 2018. https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/connect2india-to-expand-to-20-more-cities-by-next-quarter-1286340-2018-07-15. 
  9. Sangwan, Sujata. "Connect2india com Helping SMEs in International Trade by Providing End to End Solutions" (in en). http://bwdisrupt.businessworld.in/article/Connect2india-com-Helping-SMEs-in-International-Trade-by-Providing-End-to-End-Solutions/02-05-2017-117375. 
  10. "Connect2India, the SaaS Enabled Managed Marketplace for Global Trade, continues to scale aggressively." (in en-GB). 2018-05-12. https://theceo.in/2018/05/connect2india-the-saas-enabled-managed-marketplace-for-global-trade-continues-to-scale-aggressively/. 
  11. "Connect2India starts operations in 5 countries in EU to help MSMEs access new markets". https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/connect2india-starts-operations-in-5-countries-in-eu-to-help-msmes-access-new-markets-2925271.html. 
  12. "Connect2India starts operations in 5 countries in EU to help MSMEs access new markets" (in en). https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/business/connect2india-starts-operations-in-5-countries-in-eu-to-help-msmes-access-new-markets.html. 
  13. "How is technology and internet helping Indian SMEs to trade globally?" (in en-US). 2017-06-12. https://www.dqindia.com/how-is-technology-and-internet-helping-indian-smes-to-trade-globally/. 
  14. "Almost Bootstrapped Connect2India is enabling seamless cross-border trade among India and overseas SMEs" (in en-US). https://thesmetimes.com/2018/11/22/almost-bootstrapped-connect2india-is-enabling-seamless-cross-border-trade-among-india-and-overseas-smes/. 
  15. "How bootstrapped Connect2India bridges the gap between SMBs and global markets" (in en). http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/how-bootstrapped-connect2india-bridges-the-gap-between-smbs-and-global-markets/57053676. 
  16. "Connect2India ties with Ncourage Social Enterprise Foundation for taking Swach purifier globally". https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/connect2india-ties-with-ncourage-social-enterprise-foundation-for-taking-swach-purifier-globally/1664278. 
  17. "Connect2India joins hands with Tata Chemicals arm for taking Swach purifier to global markets". https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/connect2india-joins-hands-with-tata-chemicals-arm-for-taking-swach-purifier-to-global-markets/articleshow/72085043.cms. 
  18. "Connect2India joins hands with Tata Chemicals arm for taking Swach purifier to global markets - Times of India". https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/connect2india-joins-hands-with-tata-chemicals-arm-for-taking-swach-purifier-to-global-markets/articleshow/72085041.cms.