This week marks a historic transformation for Indian international trade as the government secures massive bilateral agreements with both the United States and the European Union. These deals are set to redefine market access and cost structures for domestic manufacturers and entrepreneurs across several sectors. 1. US Slashes Import Tariffs
Union Budget 2026 introduces a comprehensive customs duty overhaul affecting both personal and commercial imports. The basic customs duty (BCD) on personal goods is slashed from 20% to 10%, baggage allowance increased by 50%, and capital goods exemptions expanded across critical sectors. These changes simplify tariff structure, reduce import costs,
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Budget 2026 announced a scheme to revive 200 legacy industrial clusters, which currently employ 114+ million workers and generate 35% of India's exports. Unlike new greenfield cities that cost ₹50+ lakh per job, upgrading existing clusters costs only ₹15-20 lakh per job. This quiet opportunity could reshape manufacturing
ODEX (Online Documents eXchange) is India's leading digital platform for shipping documentation, cargo tracking, and invoice payments. It connects all EXIM stakeholders—importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, ports, and customs on a single secure network. By submitting HBL data, VGM certificates, Form 13 gate passes, and shipping
Sea IGM (Import General Manifest) is a legal declaration filed by shipping lines with Indian Customs before cargo arrives at an Indian port. It contains details of all goods being imported—container numbers, Bill of Lading references, descriptions, weight, and is mandatory for customs clearance under Section 30 of the
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The Indian rupee has depreciated 6-7.5% against the Chinese yuan in recent months, hitting record lows and creating ripple effects across India's economy. If you're an exporter, importer, investor, or simply someone who sends money to someone in China, this matters to your business. Let&
As India prepares for the 2026-27 Union Budget, the focus shifts toward maintaining economic stability amidst volatile global trade conditions. Industry leaders must navigate shifting US tariff policies and anticipated domestic regulatory reforms to sustain export momentum. 1. Budget 2026 to Provide Financial Cushion Against Global Trade Volatility The Indian
Importing a car into India is an expensive, complex, but legally possible process involving strict regulations, high customs duty (60-165%), and mandatory compliance with Indian safety and emission standards. Whether you want to import a luxury car from Dubai, a sedan from the UK, or a Tesla electric vehicle, India&
Customs duty is a tax imposed by the Indian government on goods imported into the country. It's calculated as a percentage of your goods' value and must be paid before customs releases your shipment. Customs duty protects Indian manufacturers from cheap foreign competition while generating government much
Do you know, about 90% of manufactured goods and over 80% of all goods by volume are moved by shipping containers. Before containers existed, shipping was chaotic and expensive. Goods came in boxes of different sizes and shapes—sacks, barrels, wooden crates, boxes. Everything had to be manually loaded and
Container tracking is the real-time monitoring system that shows the exact location, status, and movement of your shipping containers throughout their journey from port of origin to port of discharge. Whether you're using MSC container tracking, CMA CGM container tracking, Maersk container tracking, or OOCL container tracking, these