export and global trade

Rupee Export Payments

Rupee Export Payments: New DGFT Rules for Indian MSMEs in 2026

Indian exporters can now benefit from greater clarity around export payments in INR. The latest DGFT amendment explains how eligible rupee export payments can be treated under India’s Foreign Trade Policy. Here’s what Indian MSMEs and exporters need to know. For decades, the US dollar has been the default currency for many international transactions. An […]

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Export Obligation Discharge Certificate

Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC): DGFT Makes Export Compliance More Digital

According to DGFT Trade Notice No. 15/2026-27, license-wise voluntary duty payment details are being made available for processing EODC applications under the Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes. This enables DGFT to use authenticated payment information electronically rather than requiring exporters to rely solely on physical payment evidence. Exporters, Your EODC Process Is Becoming More Digital

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india $1 Trillion exports

India Wants $1 Trillion in Exports: What Does It Mean for Small Exporters?

India is getting more serious about becoming a bigger global exporting power. India’s total exports of goods and services reached an estimated $860.09 billion in FY 2025–26, putting the country within striking distance of the $1 trillion export milestone. The government’s longer-term ambition is even bigger: $2 trillion in total exports by 2030–31. For a

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How to Find Buyers in USA

How to Find Buyers in USA: 12 Proven Methods for Indian Exporters (2026 Guide)

Finding genuine buyers in the USA is one of the biggest challenges for Indian exporters. Whether you manufacture tea, spices, garments, engineering goods, handicrafts or chemicals, the biggest question remains the same: “How do I find buyers in the USA who are actually interested in importing my products?” When I started my export journey from

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Competitor Analysis for Export Business

Competitor Analysis for Export Business: Learn from Successful Exporters who the real buyers are?

When I started exporting Assam tea, I made the same mistake that many first-time exporters make. I believed that finding buyers was the biggest challenge in exporting. So, I spent weeks searching Google, emailing companies, and collecting business directories. Some efforts worked, but many didn’t. Later, I realised I had skipped the most important step—competitor

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Import from China

Import from China or Start Manufacturing in India? What is MSMEs future after next 5 years..

Every Imported Product Is a Future Manufacturing Opportunity Walk into any wholesale market in India—whether it’s Sadar Bazaar in Delhi, Lamington Road in Mumbai, or Burrabazar in Kolkata—and you’ll find thousands of products labelled “Made in China.” From LED lights and mobile accessories to packaging materials, industrial tools, plastic products, and machinery parts, Chinese products

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Why Some Exporters Succeed While Others Fail

Why Some Exporters Succeed While Others Fail: Lessons I Learned from Years of Industry Meetings and Real Export Experience

Success in exports is not always about having the best product. Sometimes it is about having the right mindset, learning continuously, and building the right relationships. Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity to attend numerous export seminars, MSME workshops, banking events, trade meetings, and industry conferences across Assam. Some events were

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Export to Russia from India

Export to Russia from India in 2026: 10 Products & Opportunities

Export to Russia from India in 2026: Why the Opportunity Is Getting Bigger If you’re an Indian manufacturer or MSME looking for a new export market in 2026, Russia deserves a closer look. India and Russia are working toward an ambitious target of taking bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. Bilateral trade has already

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Best Free Import Export Databases

Best Free Import Export Databases (Beginner Guide): How to Find Genuine Export Buyers Without Paying Thousands

If you’re planning to start an export business, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is: “Where can I find Best Free Import Export Databases without spending a fortune on expensive databases?” The good news is that you don’t always need a paid subscription to begin your export journey. Today, several free import-export databases

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Global Trade Data

How to Use Global Trade Data to Find Verified International Buyers (2026 Guide)

Finding genuine overseas buyers is one of the biggest challenges for every exporter. Many businesses spend months sending cold emails, attending trade fairs, or relying on expensive agents without achieving consistent results. But what if you could identify companies that are already importing products like yours? This is where global trade data becomes a valuable

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