B2B Trade & Import-Export
Indian Customs pays special attention when an Indian subsidiary, JV, or distributor imports from its own foreign group entity, because related parties can under‑ or over‑invoice to shift profits or reduce customs duty. The Special Valuation Branch (SVB) is the specialist unit that checks whether such related‑party prices
This week's trade data reveals a significant shift in India's bilateral relations with China and tightening regulatory standards in the European market. New government reports highlight a narrowing trade gap and robust performance in export incentive programs for domestic manufacturers. 1. India-China Trade Gap Narrows as
B2B Trade & Import-Export
If you’re an Indian importer, your sourcing journey probably started on Alibaba. Then you heard about Global Sources. Then you saw people on YouTube vlogging from Canton Fair and Global Sources Hong Kong and now you’re wondering: “Do I really need to fly to China, or can I
B2B Trade & Import-Export
If you are importing into India in 2026, understanding the different types of Bill of Entry is very important. The type you choose affects when you pay customs duty, whether you can use a bonded warehouse, and how quickly your imported goods get customs clearance. A Bill of Entry (BOE)
B2B Trade & Import-Export
The Strait of Hormuz, a 33-kilometer-wide corridor between Iran and Oman controls roughly 20% of global oil and a quarter of global LNG and LPG flows, and when tensions flare there, Indian importers feel the squeeze within days. If your business has faced LPG shortages, freight surcharges, or delayed shipments
B2B Trade & Import-Export
A customs bonded warehouse in India is a government authorized facility where importers can store goods without immediate payment of customs duties, paying only when goods are cleared for domestic sale or exporting them duty-free. This duty deferment scheme dramatically improves working capital, allowing businesses to time inventory releases strategically
Payments & Finance
For two decades, global businesses looked to China as the factory of the world. Today, they're looking at India, not just as a production hub, but as a consumption powerhouse sending billions of dollars abroad every year. As India's private consumption reaches historic highs, the real
This week highlights a strategic shift toward leveraging international trade agreements and adjusting agricultural export policies to balance domestic needs with global market demands. Business leaders should note the increasing emphasis on manufacturing quality to meet the stringent standards of developed economies. 1. Expansive Trade Agreements Provide Indian MSMEs Access
B2B Trade & Import-Export
Many new importers treat the freight forwarder, NVOCC and shipping line as the same “shipping guy” and then get frustrated when no one takes full ownership of the shipment. By clearly understanding who moves the cargo, who sells space, and who manages the end‑to‑end process, importers can cut
B2B Trade & Import-Export
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) runs two core trade-monitoring platforms: IDPMS for imports and EDPMS for exports. Together they connect Customs, authorised dealer (AD) banks, and RBI so that every dollar of foreign exchange going out or coming into India is matched with actual trade. The Import Data Processing
B2B Trade & Import-Export
India's import volumes reached $702 billion in FY 2024-25, but 68% of first-time importers face customs delays or penalties due to documentation errors and HS code mistakes. A customs house agent (CHA) or customs broker and freight forwarder are essential partners that handle compliance, clearance, and logistics to
B2B Trade & Import-Export
A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a geographically designated, duty-free enclave within India that is deemed foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations, customs duties, and tariffs. India currently has 276 operational SEZs that contributed $172.27 billion in exports in FY 2024-25, accounting for a substantial share of