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India has quietly become one of the hardest markets to “get right” for foreign merchants: UPI is now the default way to pay, RBI has introduced a dedicated Payment Aggregator – Cross Border (PA‑CB) licence, and global card‑only setups simply don’t convert well anymore. At the same time,
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This week's trade landscape highlights a strategic push for better utilization of international pacts and significant digital shifts in customs handling. Indian businesses are being urged to pivot toward investment-heavy agreements to balance the rising domestic consumption with global trade goals. 1. Industry Urged to Capitalize on
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If you treat India as “just another card market”, you will systematically underestimate how much revenue you can unlock here. UPI has become India’s default way to pay, with reports showing around 500 million users and tens of millions of merchants using it daily. At the same time, India’
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This week, India’s trade sector demonstrated significant resilience as pharmaceutical exports reached new milestones despite cooling demand in traditional western markets. Meanwhile, shifting labor regulations and global financial maneuvers are prompting Indian exporters to re-evaluate their long-term logistics and capital strategies.1. India's Pharmaceutical Shipments
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Imagine this: your first container of beautifully packed home decor lands at Nhava Sheva. Freight is paid, Bill of Entry is filed, duty is ready. But the consignment is suddenly held because the importer doesn’t have an LMPC certificate and the labels are missing the Indian importer’s details.
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Let's start with an example, Imagine this - An Indian importer in Delhi finalises a USD 80,000 deal for machine parts.The supplier insists on full advance TT, the importer’s bank suggests a Letter of Credit (LC). If he pays 100% in advance via TT and the
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An Indian importer brings in a container of electronics from China, worth ₹80 lakh. During the voyage, the container is exposed to heavy weather, water seeps in, and a big part of the cargo is damaged. The shipping line points to its limited liability and offers only a fraction of
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This week marks a significant turning point for Indian trade as the government accelerates negotiations for major global market access. Following recent successes, New Delhi is positioning itself to secure pivotal agreements with the world's largest economies. 1. Upcoming India-US Trade Agreement to Boost Transatlantic Market Access
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If you are exporting from India in 2026, RoDTEP is now a non-negotiable part of your pricing and margin planning. It replaces MEIS for most products, refunds embedded taxes that were earlier stuck in your cost, and is confirmed to continue at existing rates at least till 30 September
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This week highlights a transformative period for Indian trade as New Delhi and Washington move toward a landmark agreement. These developments promise to reshape market access and reduce operational costs for cross-border businesses. 1. India and United States Edge Closer to Historic Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiators in Washington D.
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India’s top import‑export companies in 2026 are a mix of legacy conglomerates like Reliance and Tata Steel, sector specialists like Sun Pharma and Kiran Gems, and digital trade enablers like EximPe. If you run an export‑import business, knowing these players helps you benchmark, find partners, and design
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India now imports well over USD 100 billion worth of goods from China every year, and that number has only grown with India’s consumption boom and manufacturing push. This guide breaks down what India imports from China, which Chinese products in India are actually profitable, and a simple playbook