India Business Trip with Export Delaware, February 2026

Grow Your Business in India: Join Delaware’s Business Trip



Delaware small businesses have an exciting opportunity in February 2026: join Governor Meyer, Secretary Patibanda-Sanchez, and Export Delaware on an official business trip to India. This trip is designed to help your company connect with new customers, meet reliable partners, and expand export sales in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world.

 

Why India Should Be on Your Export Radar

Here are some recent statistics and trends, drawn from U.S. and Indian trade data, that highlight India’s potential:

  • In 2024, U.S. goods exports to India were $41.5 billion, up 3.0% from 2023; services exports also rose sharply, about 15.9%, to $41.8 billion.
  • Total U.S.–India trade (goods + services) in 2024 was about $212.3 billion, up 8.3% year-over-year.
  • India imported about $37 billion in agricultural and related products in 2023, a 51% increase over five years — creating major opportunities for U.S. exporters.
  • Demand in India is rising across key sectors: agriculture, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, electronics, and technology services.

These numbers demonstrate that demand in India is genuine — across both goods and services — and that the U.S.-India trade relationship remains robust.

 

What’s Included in the Trip

You may apply to join us on the trip. If you are accepted, you’ll get much more than travel. We’re building you a full export launchpad. Here’s what’s included:

  • Work directly with the State of Delaware’s international trade reps in India to build a customized meeting schedule with partners and prospects aligned to your business needs.
  • Personal business meetings with distributors, customers, or other relevant partners.
  • A personal car and driver to get you to all your appointments comfortably and efficiently.
  • A prep session before the trip, and an in-country briefing with experts once you arrive.
  • Follow-up assistance from Export Delaware after you return.
  • Potential financial grants to partially offset your travel costs and business matchmaking fees.

 

Who Qualifies to Join the Trip

To participate in the India Business Trip and qualify for Compass Grant funds, your business must meet the following requirements:

  • Company must have operations in Delaware. (Companies incorporated in Delaware without physical operations here are not eligible for grant funding.)
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Products must be made in the USA — there is a 51% U.S. content requirement.
  • Companies must meet SBA size standards for eligibility, which vary by NAICS code and type of business. (Please verify before applying.)
  • Company must have been in business for at least one year.
  • Company must demonstrate an understanding of the costs associated with exporting, including freight forwarding, customs brokers, packing, and shipping.
  • Company must have a strategic export plan in effect.
  • Accounting, Legal, and Technical Service Firms may be eligible, provided they have international clientele and can demonstrate intent to expand their professional services exports.

 

What You’ll Gain

By participating, you can:

  • Meet new customers and open channels of sales in India.
  • Establish relationships with distributors, agents, or strategic partners on the ground.
  • Understand local market dynamics, regulations, and competition with expert support.

Leverage the trip to accelerate your export strategy — gaining an advantage in one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

 

How to Take Part

Spaces on this trip are limited. If you are interested in exporting to India, here’s what to do:

We’ll follow up with additional information and next steps.

Don’t miss this chance to grow your global presence with the full support of your state’s export team.

 

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