13 Dec 2007 marked a special day for Alibaba.com as they participated in their first exhibition in India.

The 5th China Products Show (Mumbai) is the biggest exhibition of Chinese products in India and is organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) along with Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt Ltd.

An extensive range of products were displayed by more than 150 exhibitors from all over China. The show featured products including cosmetics and beauty products, electrical appliances, garments, food and beverages, gifts and toys, hardware and tools and industrial products. It provided a great opportunity for Indian buyers to source products from China.

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Alibaba.com’s presence was found throughout the show with almost every buyer carrying an Alibaba.com bag. Many visitors were already Alibaba.com members and were quick to praise Alibaba.com’s products and services. “Alibaba.com is very informative. It covers everything under one roof,” said Jasmeet Singh, Managing Partner of Soni Machinery Stores.

On the second day of the show, Alibaba.com also organized an Open Sesame Event in the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Indian members were able to network with other trade professionals and Alibaba.com representatives. The event proved very popular and gave members useful tips on how to make the most of Alibaba.com’s online sourcing tools.