“As SMEs accelerate their ambitions, we’re matching that pace with smarter solutions, stronger infrastructure, and deeper engagement,” said Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, vice president of marketing, customer experience, and air network, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa (MEISA), FedEx. “Through our SME Connect platform, we’re delivering more than packages—we’re enabling aspirations for SMEs to compete on the global stage.”

Launched in 2019, SME Connect has evolved from a knowledge-sharing forum into a dynamic advocacy platform. In FY25, FedEx introduced new formats—SAMPARK, ANUBHAV, and MANTRA—to engage businesses in a more personalized way, aligned to their lifecycle and sectoral challenges, and connect them to global opportunities to thrive in this digital age. These efforts also support national programs like Invest India and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s One District One Product (ODOP) and District Export Hub (DEH) initiatives, promoting regional export hubs and sector-specific growth in cities like Pune-Chinchwad. To date, SME Connect has engaged over 5,000 SME customers and prospects through 58 editions held across 55 cities in India.

FedEx connects Pune-Chinchwad entrepreneurs to international markets through its robust network, now featuring 23 weekly flights in and out of India.

• FedEx International Priority®: Critical shipments reach key markets in 2–3 business days. *
• FedEx International Connect Plus® (FICP): Affordable international e-commerce shipping across 14 AMEA markets, delivering in 1–3 days. *

Furthermore, FedEx is investing in digital intelligence to help SMEs in Pune-Chinchwad simplify operations and improve end-to-end shipment visibility.

• The FedEx Import Tool (FiT) streamlines imports with real-time tracking, digital documentation, and proactive alerts.
• FedEx® Delivery Manager International (FDMi) gives customers the flexibility to manage delivery preferences.
• FedEx Ship Manager automates label generation and paperwork, while the Electronic With Originals feature speeds up customs clearance with digital submissions.
• FedEx One-Stop Shop (FOSS) simplifies logistics by integrating FedEx Express and FedEx Logistics services into a single, user-friendly platform.

FedEx remains committed to powering the ambitions of India’s SMEs by combining global capabilities with local insights. As seen in its recent digital brand film with Chennai Super Kings, which celebrates bold business dreams, FedEx is championing the spirit of out-of-the-box thinking and helping entrepreneurs turn those ideas into global success stories.

For more information, visit the FedEx shipping service site.

*Transit times vary by origin and destination. For full details, please refer to the get rates and transit time page.

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PUNE: The Platinum rating for IGBC Existing Green Cities has been announced to Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation for its significant performance in green sustainable development. The rating is provided jointly by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which work at the national level. This was informed by Dr Poorva Keskar, President of the Pune Chapter of IGBC.

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will be honored in a program called ‘Abhinanadan’. This will be held on behalf of the Pune Chapter of IGBC on Friday 7th June at 5 pm at Hotel Hyatt near Agakhan Palace on Nagar Road. In the program, Shekhar Singh, Commissioner – of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will be honored by presenting the Platinum Rating Certificate for IGBC Existing Green Cities at the hands of Aseem Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary – of the Urban Development Ministry of the state who is the chief guest of the program. Also, Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman of Kirloskar Brothers Limited, will be the guest of honor on this occasion, informed Hrishikesh Manjrekar, Co-Chair of the Pune Chapter of IGBC.

Organizations working in the field of sustainable development are honored every year by IGBC. This year, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will be awarded a Platinum Rating Certificate for IGBC Existing Green Cities in honor of its significant achievements in green sustainable development. Along with Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, IGBC-rated green projects in the Pune area will also be honored on this occasion.

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