Overview

Make Merchant is an Indian company that helps people, small businesses, and artisans participate in trade both at home and abroad by giving them help with compliance, logistics, and customs clearance. Make Merchant was started to make it easier for small producers to get into global markets. It connects traditional craftsmanship with modern business.The company's main idea is based on a simple but powerful belief: "Every Indian has the potential to become a merchant." Make Merchant wants to change the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem, one artisan, one startup, and one small business at a time. They do this by giving people information, legal help, and access to markets.

The economy of India and the part small businesses play in it.

India has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. It has over 63 million MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), which together make up almost 30% of India's GDP and employ more than 110 million people. But a lot of this ecosystem, especially rural entrepreneurs, artisans, and businesses run by women, still works informally and doesn't have easy access to national and international markets.

There are many skilled people who make valuable handicrafts that don't always reach their full potential because they aren't visible, certified, or able to trade easily. These people include the traditional hand-block printers of Rajasthan, the bamboo artisans of Assam, the leather workers of Uttar Pradesh, and the weavers of Jharkhand.

India's growth journey, which is supported by national programs like "Make in India," "Vocal for Local," and "Atmanirbhar Bharat," needs to be inclusive. This means that every Indian who is able to do so should be able to contribute to and benefit from the country's growing trade footprint, no matter where they come from. By breaking down barriers between local creators and global opportunities, Make Merchant supports this national vision.

Vision

Make Merchant has a clear and purposeful vision: to make every Indian a merchant who is empowered, independent, and connected to the world. This vision is based on the idea that trade and entrepreneurship are the best ways to change society. The organization wants to create an India where opportunity, not privilege, spreads wealth by letting people become merchants instead of just employees or job seekers.

Mission

Make Merchant's goal is to make trade easier for everyone, but especially for small businesses and people who have the hardest time getting into regulated markets. The organization uses a holistic service model that includes compliance, logistics, advice, and empowerment to reach this goal.

Why make merchant was created?

India has a lot of entrepreneurs, many potential exporters and importers have trouble starting or growing their businesses because of problems with the government, money, and information. A small business owner might not know how to get a trade license, clear a shipment, or meet the requirements for export documentation. A rural artisan might make high-quality goods, but they can't find out about packaging standards or networks of buyers. A recent college graduate might want to start an online export business but finds the whole thing too much to handle. Make Merchant was made to fill in these gaps.

Supporting artisans and rural entrepreneur

Helping rural entrepreneurs and artisans Thousands of women craftworkers and artisans in India, especially in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, make beautiful handmade goods like embroidery on textiles, wooden crafts, pottery, and jewelry. But most of them are still hard to find for global buyers because they don't register for export, don't know about quality or safety standards, don't have a digital presence, and rely on middlemen who charge high fees. Make Merchant sees these problems and helps by giving artisans direct support so they can speak for themselves. The company teaches people how to make catalogs, digital presentations, packages, and get ready for export, turning local crafts into real, long-lasting businesses.

The political and developmental situation

In India Government programs like Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Skill India, Digital India, and Startup India have laid the groundwork for small businesses to grow. However, for these policies to fully succeed, their benefits must reach grassroots entrepreneurs — people outside metro cities who represent India’s untapped potential. Make Merchant’s neutral yet proactive approach aligns with these national goals, functioning as an implementation partner that translates policy vision into practical reality for artisans and entrepreneurs.

Impact and Future Roadmap

While still growing, Make Merchant's initiatives have already had an impact on many small businesses and groups of artisans. By making it easier for people to trade, the company is helping India reach its goals of increasing non-traditional exports, promoting micro-entrepreneurship, and improving India's reputation as a center for ethical and sustainable production.

In conclusion

India is at a turning point in its economic development; it is a country rich in talent, creativity, and skill, but it is still working to close the gap between potential and actualization. A new paradigm of empowerment, Make Merchant holds that empowering people to become independent creators and traders rather than reliant on opportunities is the path to prosperity. Make Merchant guarantees that every product created with passion finds a home in the world by streamlining compliance, updating logistics, and providing access to international markets.