India and Brazil have strengthened bilateral economic ties by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance MSME collaboration and promote sustainable, green development initiatives.

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• India and Brazil signed the agreement during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s official visit to India, reinforcing growing strategic and economic engagement.
• The MoU was inked between India’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Brazil’s Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Micro and Small Enterprises.
• The agreement establishes a structured platform for dialogue on MSME-related issues, encouraging policy coordination and institutional cooperation between both governments.
• It aims to help enterprises better understand each other’s market dynamics, technological capabilities and regulatory environments for smoother trade and partnerships.
• The MoU promotes stronger business linkages by encouraging collaboration, joint ventures, knowledge exchange and sector-specific partnerships between Indian and Brazilian MSMEs.
• A major focus is advancing the green transition by supporting sustainable production models and environmentally responsible business practices among small enterprises.
• The agreement also seeks to improve MSMEs’ access to green finance, enabling them to adopt clean technologies and integrate into global value chains.
• By enhancing productivity and competitiveness, the partnership is expected to strengthen the long-term capacity of MSMEs for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.