The “Women in Exports: Value Added Products & Global Trade” webinar was an impactful virtual initiative organized by FICCI FLO Uttarakhand, under the leadership of Chairperson Tripti Behl, in collaboration with the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). Held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM via Zoom, this special interactive session was designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the necessary knowledge and tools to expand their businesses into international markets.
The event focused heavily on navigating the modern, rapidly changing global export landscape and understanding rigorous international trade standards. Experts provided crucial guidance on how women business owners can transition into exporting value-added products, effectively leveraging government and institutional support to scale their businesses beyond local borders.
Key Takeaways
* Anil Kumar P., Joint Director – Marketing, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), introduced participants to the emerging opportunities in the marine export sector, highlighting potential business avenues in areas such as trout, fish-skin leather, ornamental fish and value-added marine products.
* Sudhanshoo Agarwal, Founder & CEO, iSAT, gave a detailed presentation taking participants through the registration and export process step by step, providing practical insights into the procedures involved in entering the export ecosystem. The session also covered MPEDA registration, export pathways and the distinction between merchant exporters and manufacturer exporters.
* Various support mechanisms available to women entrepreneurs and MSMEs for equipment, infrastructure, processing and value addition were highlighted, subject to applicable schemes and eligibility.
* Opportunities in frozen and processed foods were also discussed, along with MPEDA’s technical support towards strengthening processing infrastructure in Uttarakhand.
Impact & Outcome
Around 25 members and 40+ beneficiaries participated in the Women in Exports webinar. It guided women entrepreneurs to scale businesses from local to international markets. Also, the virtual session taught methods for developing value-added products that fetch higher global prices.
It demystified complex international trade regulations, compliance rules, and quality standards. Overall, the webinar created a collaborative platform connecting women business owners with trade experts.