# India amends FDI rules to aid e-commerce for MSMEs, artisans 2026-08-08T03:41:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mathrubhumi reports that India has amended its FDI rules to facilitate large-scale e-commerce, a move the Centre says will help MSMEs, artisans, farmers and fishermen reach larger domestic and global markets. Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced the change on Friday after the BRICS Trade and Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur. The revised framework aims to expand market access for handloom, handicrafts, textiles, footwear and food items. The government sees e-commerce as a platform to connect small producers with consumers beyond conventional channels. The BRICS meetings also discussed financing for MSMEs and adoption of digital technologies for trade. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: BRICS, e-commerce, FDI, MSMEs, Piyush Goyal, trade policy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-amends-fdi-rules-to-aid-e-commerce-for-msmes-artisans/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-amends-fdi-rules-to-aid-e-commerce-for-msmes-artisans/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.