Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: US-based retail giant Walmart is looking to source toys, shoes and bicycles from Indian suppliers as the company is targeting to increase its exports from India to USD 10 billion annually by 2027.
The company also wants to develop new suppliers in categories such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumables, health and wellness, and apparel and home textiles, English dailies reported on May 22 quoting a company spokesperson.
Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers here.
The company informed toy makers about their requirements and expected quality standards as it is directly engaging with the domestic toy makers for sourcing.
The move is significant and highlights India’s growing strength in the toy industry, especially since India was a net importer of toys until a few years ago.
Global retailers such as IKEA are already sourcing toys from India for their international operations.
