Patna: Bihar’s efforts to expand its footprint in international markets have received a boost, with Makhana (fox nuts), Katarni rice, Sattu and other agricultural products attracting interest from buyers in Vietnam during a trade promotion event in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Department of Industries said the response has encouraged the state government to further strengthen initiatives aimed at connecting Bihar’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with global markets and increasing exports.
Bihar MSMEs Showcase Premium Products
A delegation of 10 MSME entrepreneurs from Bihar participated in the India–Vietnam Trade Promotion and Networking Event held in Ho Chi Minh City, where they displayed a range of premium agricultural and processed food products from the state.
According to the department, Vietnamese buyers and importers expressed particular interest in products including Makhana, Katarni rice, millet-based foods, honey, spices and Sattu.
Officials said the business meetings held during the event created opportunities for export orders, long-term commercial partnerships and entry into new international markets.
Wide Range Of Products Displayed
The participating enterprises represented a diverse range of Bihar’s food processing sector, including:
- OCBKEX – Millet cookies
- Moso International Pvt. Ltd. – Makhana
- Ripuraj Agro Pvt. Ltd. – Rice
- Agrifeeder Agricultural Services Pvt. Ltd. – Katarni rice, herbal tea and Sattu
- Gorural Foods and Beverages Pvt. Ltd. – Sattu sachets
- Patliputra Farm Products – Rice
- Natural Bee Farm – Honey
- Madhubani Makhana – Makhana
- Anantjit – Canned food products
- Daniel Magnus – Spices
The Department of Industries, Government of Bihar successfully facilitated the participation of 10 industrialists from Bihar in an exclusive B2B Business Meeting organized in collaboration with the Trade Promotion Council of India (@TPCI_ ) at Le Méridien, Ho Chi Minh City,… pic.twitter.com/Qf7yovUXnX
— Department of Industries, Bihar (@IndustriesBihar) August 5, 2026
Government Plans To Expand Export Push
Kundan Kumar, Secretary of the Department of Industries, said the event served as an important platform for strengthening commercial ties between Indian exporters and Vietnamese buyers, importers and distributors.
“The event proved to be a significant platform for fostering business partnerships between Indian exporters and Vietnamese buyers, importers, distributors and trade representatives. It was organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India, and the Department of Industries facilitated the participation of these entrepreneurs,” he said.
The Industries Department said it would continue supporting Bihar’s MSMEs in exploring overseas markets as part of its broader strategy to promote exports and enhance the global visibility of the state’s agricultural and processed food products.
