India has amended FDI rules to facilitate large-scale e-commerce, opening wider market opportunities for MSMEs, artisans, farmers and fishermen. MSMEs: Small businesses could gain access to a wider pool of consumers through e-commerce platforms, allowing their products to be sold beyond their immediate markets. Small businesses could gain access to a wider pool of consumers through e-commerce platforms, allowing their products to be sold beyond their immediate markets. The aim is not only to expand domestic market access but also to help these products reach global markets. E-commerce and India's global market ambitionsThe amended FDI framework comes alongside discussions on strengthening trade and investment among BRICS countries.