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{{short description|Indian international trading platform}}
{{Notability|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Connect2India
| logo = Connect2India logo.jpg
| type = Private limited company
| industry = Business to business services
| founded = December 2015
| founder = Pawan Gupta
| hq_location = Faridabad, India
| website = http://www.connect2india.com
}}

'''Connect2India''' is an international trading platform that enables micro, small and medium Enterprises to import and export from and with India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://connect2india.com/index.html|title=Grow Your Business With India {{!}} Connect2india|website=connect2india.com|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>

==History==

=== Foundation ===
The company was founded in December, 2015 by [[Pawan Gupta (Entrepreneur)|Pawan Gupta]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/interview-we-re-helping-smes-with-international-trade-says-pawan-gupta-of-connect2india-2696816|title=We're helping SMEs with international trade, says Pawan Gupta of Connect2India|date=2018-12-17|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/pawan-gupta|title=Pawan Gupta|last=Gupta|first=Pawan|website=Entrepreneur|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref> He developed the platform to present transparent, accurate, analytical and complete information on trading parameters that was previously lacking in Indian SME traders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/small-business/news-how-to-start-export-import-trade-pawan-gupta-connect2india-founder-explains-95550|title=How to start export, import trade? Pawan Gupta, Connect2India founder, explains|date=2019-04-20|website=Zee Business|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref>

=== Expansion ===
Connect2India uses [[blockchain]] technology combined with [[GPS]], [[Rfid|RFID]] and [[Internet of things|IoT]] to counter [[International trade/Risks|International Trade Frauds]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.expresscomputer.in/news/connect2india-to-use-blockchain-combined-with-gps-rfid-and-gps-to-nab-international-trade-fraud/32885/|title=Connect2india to use Blockchain combined with GPS, RFID and IoT to nab international trade fraud|date=2019-02-14|website=Express Computer|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref> It is a platform where an enterprise or an individual from anywhere can find global opportunities to trade from India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/020519/community-development-through-technological-innovation.html|title=Community development through technological innovation|date=2019-05-02|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> It was later initiated in both tier 2 and tier 3 cities of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/startup/connect2india-provides-a-platform-for-smes-for-export-and-import-products-and-services-4977441.htm|title=This startup provides a platform for SMEs for export and import products and services|website=cnbctv18.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref>

==Business==
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Connect2India has now become world's trade information provider and is expanded to twenty cities of India that includes Pune, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Indore, Kanpur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi Surat, Jaipur, Rajkot and Varanasi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/connect2india-to-expand-to-20-more-cities-by-next-quarter-1286340-2018-07-15|title=Connect2India to expand to 20 more cities by next quarter|last=July 15|first=Press Trust of India|last2=July 15|first2=2018UPDATED|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19|last3=Ist|first3=2018 17:19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bwdisrupt.businessworld.in/article/Connect2india-com-Helping-SMEs-in-International-Trade-by-Providing-End-to-End-Solutions/02-05-2017-117375|title=Connect2india com Helping SMEs in International Trade by Providing End to End Solutions|last=Sangwan|first=Sujata|website=BW Disrupt|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref> All the enterprises from the major countries can have the trade information and can get complete trading solution by enabling market place of traders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theceo.in/2018/05/connect2india-the-saas-enabled-managed-marketplace-for-global-trade-continues-to-scale-aggressively/|title=Connect2India, the SaaS Enabled Managed Marketplace for Global Trade, continues to scale aggressively.|date=2018-05-12|website=The CEO Magazine - India|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref> The company also provides this information to five major Europe countries like Germany, France, Belgium, Italy and Spain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/connect2india-starts-operations-in-5-countries-in-eu-to-help-msmes-access-new-markets-2925271.html|title=Connect2India starts operations in 5 countries in EU to help MSMEs access new markets|website=Moneycontrol|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/business/connect2india-starts-operations-in-5-countries-in-eu-to-help-msmes-access-new-markets.html|title=Connect2India starts operations in 5 countries in EU to help MSMEs access new markets|last=Pioneer|first=The|website=The Pioneer|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref> Connect2India uses internet and technology and is listing 7.5 million sme businesses and provides trading platform in almost all the major sectors like agriculture, machinery, handicrafts, paper, garments etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dqindia.com/how-is-technology-and-internet-helping-indian-smes-to-trade-globally/|title=How is technology and internet helping Indian SMEs to trade globally?|date=2017-06-12|website=DATAQUEST|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thesmetimes.com/2018/11/22/almost-bootstrapped-connect2india-is-enabling-seamless-cross-border-trade-among-india-and-overseas-smes/|title=Almost Bootstrapped Connect2India is enabling seamless cross-border trade among India and overseas SMEs {{!}} The SME Times|last=Bureau|first=The SME Times News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090245/https://thesmetimes.com/2018/11/22/almost-bootstrapped-connect2india-is-enabling-seamless-cross-border-trade-among-india-and-overseas-smes/|archive-date=2019-03-27|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/how-bootstrapped-connect2india-bridges-the-gap-between-smbs-and-global-markets/57053676|title=How bootstrapped Connect2India bridges the gap between SMBs and global markets - ETtech|last=www.ETtech.com|website=ETtech.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>

== Tie ups ==

* Connect2India has tied up with [[Tata Chemicals]] subsidiary Ncourage Social Enterprise Foundation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/connect2india-ties-with-ncourage-social-enterprise-foundation-for-taking-swach-purifier-globally/1664278|title=Connect2India ties with Ncourage Social Enterprise Foundation for taking Swach purifier globally|website=outlookindia.com/|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> for '[[Tata Swach]]' purifier project<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/connect2india-joins-hands-with-tata-chemicals-arm-for-taking-swach-purifier-to-global-markets/articleshow/72085043.cms|title=Connect2India joins hands with Tata Chemicals arm for taking Swach purifier to global markets|website=Business Insider|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/connect2india-joins-hands-with-tata-chemicals-arm-for-taking-swach-purifier-to-global-markets/articleshow/72085041.cms|title=Connect2India joins hands with Tata Chemicals arm for taking Swach purifier to global markets - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Electronic trading platforms]]

Connect2India - Revision history

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