Export-Import Insights & Updates

Export-Import Insights & Updates

Stay informed with the latest DGFT policies, export incentives, and trade compliance guides from India's leading export-import consultants.

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IEC Registration in India: Complete Application Checklist

2025-09-26

IEC Registration in India: Complete Application Checklist

A step-by-step IEC registration checklist for India and a detailed guide on how to amend your IEC code for new business verticals. Expert export-import consultancy.

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Understanding the New Changes in India's Foreign Trade Policy

August 15, 2024

Understanding the New Changes in India's Foreign Trade Policy

The recently updated Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) brings several important changes for exporters and importers. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant and leverage new opportunities.

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A Guide to Claiming RODTEP Benefits for First-Time Exporters

August 5, 2024

A Guide to Claiming RODTEP Benefits for First-Time Exporters

The RODTEP scheme is a fantastic incentive for exporters, but the process can be tricky. This guide breaks down the steps to successfully claim your benefits.

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The Importance of AD Code Registration at Every Port

July 28, 2024

The Importance of AD Code Registration at Every Port

Many businesses overlook the need for AD Code registration at each port of operation. Learn why this small step is critical for smooth international trade.

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Client Success Stories & Case Studies

Manufacturing Company Achieves 40% Duty Reduction

Advisory on trade policies & regulations

Manufacturing Company Achieves 40% Duty Reduction

Helped a leading automotive parts manufacturer optimize FTA benefits, resulting in 40% reduction in import duties and improved supply chain efficiency.

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Tech Startup Executes Rapid Global Expansion to 15 Countries

Advisory on trade policies & regulations

Tech Startup Executes Rapid Global Expansion to 15 Countries

Enabled a software company to expand to 15 countries within 12 months through streamlined compliance processes and regulatory guidance.

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Pharmaceutical Exporter Unlocks $2M in Government Incentives

Advisory on trade policies & regulations

Pharmaceutical Exporter Unlocks $2M in Government Incentives

Assisted a pharmaceutical company in claiming RoDTEP and SEIS benefits worth $2 million through proper documentation and compliance procedures.

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Mid-Market E-commerce Retailer Transformation

Buyer communication & order processing

Mid-Market E-commerce Retailer Transformation

Reduced cart abandonment from 72% to 45% and order processing time from 48 hours to 6 hours for a fashion retailer.

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B2B Manufacturing Company Optimization

Buyer communication & order processing

B2B Manufacturing Company Optimization

Reduced order cycle time from 5 days to 18 hours and improved pricing accuracy to 99.5% for an industrial equipment manufacturer.

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High-Volume Consumer Electronics Retailer Scales for Peak Season

Buyer communication & order processing

High-Volume Consumer Electronics Retailer Scales for Peak Season

Handled a 350% increase in Black Friday orders seamlessly, maintaining under 90-second response times and 99.7% inventory accuracy.

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Automotive Importer Slashes Clearance Time

Customs clearance & coordination with CHA

Automotive Importer Slashes Clearance Time

Reduced customs clearance time from 72 to 12 hours and saved 8% in duty via FTA benefits, resulting in zero demurrage charges.

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Pharma Exporter Achieves 100% First-Time Approval

Customs clearance & coordination with CHA

Pharma Exporter Achieves 100% First-Time Approval

Achieved 100% first-time shipping bill approval, expediting exports within 24 hours with zero audit notices.

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Electronics Manufacturer Automates Customs Filing

Customs clearance & coordination with CHA

Electronics Manufacturer Automates Customs Filing

Cleared 1,000+ containers annually with 99.9% accuracy; automated ICEGATE filing saved 30% in processing costs.

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Automotive Exporter Eliminates Customs Queries

Export invoices, packing list & shipping bill preparation

Automotive Exporter Eliminates Customs Queries

Automated packing list generation reduced customs queries from 15% to 1%, saving ₹12 lakhs annually in demurrage charges.

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Pharma Exporter Expedites Approvals with Integrated Documentation

Export invoices, packing list & shipping bill preparation

Pharma Exporter Expedites Approvals with Integrated Documentation

Integrated batch/lot data in invoices and packing lists with real-time SDS linking, achieving export approval in 48 hours with zero shipment rejections.

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Textile Manufacturer Cuts Payment Cycle by 60%

Export invoices, packing list & shipping bill preparation

Textile Manufacturer Cuts Payment Cycle by 60%

E-invoice integration and automated shipping bill drafting reduced the export payment cycle from 45 days to 18 days, improving cash flow by 20%.

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Textile Exporter Claims ₹2 Crores in Duty Drawback

Bank Realisation Certificate (BRC) & export incentives

Textile Exporter Claims ₹2 Crores in Duty Drawback

Claimed ₹2 Crores in Duty Drawback within 45 days; reduced processing time by 60%.

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Pharma Service Exporter Utilizes SEIS Scrips for 25% Cash Flow Boost

Bank Realisation Certificate (BRC) & export incentives

Pharma Service Exporter Utilizes SEIS Scrips for 25% Cash Flow Boost

SEIS scrip credits worth $200k utilised for import of lab reagents; improved cash flow by 25%.

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Heavy Machinery Exporter Achieves Zero-Duty Imports with EPCG

Bank Realisation Certificate (BRC) & export incentives

Heavy Machinery Exporter Achieves Zero-Duty Imports with EPCG

EPCG license enabled zero-duty import of machinery worth ₹10 Crores; fulfilled export obligation within 3 years.

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Spice Exporter Expands to EU with Fast-Tracked Certifications

Certificate of Origin, FSSAI, Plant Quarantine & other approvals

Spice Exporter Expands to EU with Fast-Tracked Certifications

Secured Phytosanitary Certificate in 3 days; expanded into EU market with zero rejections.

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Dairy Exporter Achieves 100% Compliance for GCC Market Entry

Certificate of Origin, FSSAI, Plant Quarantine & other approvals

Dairy Exporter Achieves 100% Compliance for GCC Market Entry

FSSAI Central License obtained in 18 days; enabled exports to GCC with 100% compliance.

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Handloom Cooperative Increases Orders by 35% with GI Tag

Certificate of Origin, FSSAI, Plant Quarantine & other approvals

Handloom Cooperative Increases Orders by 35% with GI Tag

GI Tag and CoO issuance increased export orders by 35%; premium pricing realized.

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Automotive Manufacturer Captures $1M in Early Payment Discounts

Supplier coordination & payment settlement

Automotive Manufacturer Captures $1M in Early Payment Discounts

Reduced DPO from 60 to 35 days; captured $1M in early payment discounts in first year.

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Retail Chain Automates 10,000 Vendor Invoices Monthly

Supplier coordination & payment settlement

Retail Chain Automates 10,000 Vendor Invoices Monthly

Automated 10,000 vendor invoices monthly; achieved 99.5% invoice accuracy and 30% faster payments.

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Healthcare Provider Reduces Invoice Disputes by 80%

Supplier coordination & payment settlement

Healthcare Provider Reduces Invoice Disputes by 80%

Integrated 150 medical supply vendors; reduced invoice disputes by 80% and improved supplier satisfaction scores.

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Electronics Manufacturer Cuts Errors with Automated HS Codes

Import documentation

Electronics Manufacturer Cuts Errors with Automated HS Codes

Automated HS code classification tool reduced errors by 60%, leading to a 2-day faster customs clearance cycle.

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Global Retailer Achieves 98% On-Time Delivery

Import documentation

Global Retailer Achieves 98% On-Time Delivery

Integrated digital portal and e-filing led to 98% on-time delivery and a 30% reduction in logistics costs.

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Pharmaceutical Importer Gets Zero FDA Holds

Import documentation

Pharmaceutical Importer Gets Zero FDA Holds

A dedicated compliance team ensured complex FDA documentation was perfect, resulting in zero shipment holds and a 100% audit pass rate.

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Consumer Electronics Importer Saves $120K Annually

Customs duty calculation & clearance

Consumer Electronics Importer Saves $120K Annually

AI-driven HS classification tool achieved 98.5% accuracy, saving the company $120,000 annually in duty overpayments.

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Apparel Retail Chain Achieves 35% Faster Clearance

Customs duty calculation & clearance

Apparel Retail Chain Achieves 35% Faster Clearance

Implemented an automated tariff calculator for seasonal imports, resulting in 35% faster customs clearance and seamless quota management.

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Chemical Manufacturer Ensures 100% REACH Compliance

Customs duty calculation & clearance

Chemical Manufacturer Ensures 100% REACH Compliance

Expert customs valuation and classification support ensured 100% compliance with REACH regulations, eliminating regulatory holds.

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Electronics Retailer Slashes Port Dwell Time

Delivery from port/ICD to client’s warehouse

Electronics Retailer Slashes Port Dwell Time

Automated port pickup scheduling and cross-docking reduced dwell time by 60%, leading to a 25% faster inventory turnover.

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Auto Parts Distributor Cuts Costs by 40%

Delivery from port/ICD to client’s warehouse

Auto Parts Distributor Cuts Costs by 40%

An integrated TMS with real-time tracking and route optimization for multi-location deliveries resulted in a 40% cost reduction and 99% on-time performance.

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Fashion Importer Masters Peak Season Deliveries

Delivery from port/ICD to client’s warehouse

Fashion Importer Masters Peak Season Deliveries

A scalable delivery network with flexible capacity management handled a 350% surge in seasonal volume, achieving 100% on-time delivery during the peak period.

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Global Electronics OEM Saves Big with Classification Audit

Sourcing advisory & HS code classification

Global Electronics OEM Saves Big with Classification Audit

An AI-human hybrid classification audit corrected a 2% misclassification rate, preventing $250K in potential annual penalties and saving an additional $300K in duties.

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Apparel Retailer Reduces Costs by 22% with Sourcing Strategy

Sourcing advisory & HS code classification

Apparel Retailer Reduces Costs by 22% with Sourcing Strategy

A consolidated sourcing strategy and HS classification audit led to a 22% reduction in procurement costs and a 15% increase in duty rebate claims.

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Chemical Manufacturer Achieves Zero Customs Holds

Sourcing advisory & HS code classification

Chemical Manufacturer Achieves Zero Customs Holds

With preferred origin mapping and ECCN classification, the company eliminated all customs holds and streamlined its rebate claims process, speeding up clearances by 30%.

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High-Volume E-Tailer Achieves 100% AD Code Approval

AD Code Registration

High-Volume E-Tailer Achieves 100% AD Code Approval

A master checklist and dual-review process led to 100% AD Code approval and 40% faster issuance for an e-tailer with 5,000 SKUs.

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Pharma Export House Streamlines Multi-Port Registration

AD Code Registration

Pharma Export House Streamlines Multi-Port Registration

A single-port strategy with automated DGFT mapping enabled multi-port activation in 24 hours, eliminating shipment delays for cold chain exports.

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SME Manufacturer Becomes Self-Sufficient in AD Code Management

AD Code Registration

SME Manufacturer Becomes Self-Sufficient in AD Code Management

An end-to-end managed service combined with hands-on training empowered the SME's team to handle AD Code processes independently.

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Digital Bulk Cargo Port Registration Transformation

Port Registration

Digital Bulk Cargo Port Registration Transformation

From 12-day vessel delays to 48-hour clearance after workflow automation. Cut costs by 22% and boosted shipment volume.

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Pharmaceutical Exporter Ensures Audit-Proof Compliance

Port Registration

Pharmaceutical Exporter Ensures Audit-Proof Compliance

Passed surprise compliance audits with 100% documentation accuracy. Achieved zero shipment holds and seamless port access for pharma cargo.

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Multimodal Logistics Provider Integrates Major Ports

Port Registration

Multimodal Logistics Provider Integrates Major Ports

Integrated ICEGATE, PCS, and digital documentation for 3 major ports. Achieved 99.5% on-time delivery and top 1% compliance scores.

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Automotive Manufacturing Supply Chain Optimization

Freight forwarding (Sea, Air, Courier, Multimodal)

Automotive Manufacturing Supply Chain Optimization

Implemented multimodal transportation strategy combining sea-air services for parts consolidation and express air freight for critical components, resulting in a 32% reduction in total logistics costs.

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Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Excellence

Freight forwarding (Sea, Air, Courier, Multimodal)

Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Excellence

Designed specialized cold chain solution with GDP-compliant handling and real-time temperature monitoring, achieving 100% temperature compliance and 48-hour delivery for life-saving vaccines.

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E-commerce Global Expansion

Freight forwarding (Sea, Air, Courier, Multimodal)

E-commerce Global Expansion

Established a hub-and-spoke distribution model with regional consolidation centers and last-mile delivery partnerships, enabling a 300% increase in international order volume and a 25% reduction in per-shipment costs.

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Wind Farm Blade & Nacelle Logistics (Onshore)

Project cargo & ODC handling

Wind Farm Blade & Nacelle Logistics (Onshore)

Transportation of 24 nacelles (45–70 tonnes) and 48 blades (65–80 m length) across 450 km of mixed highway and coastal roads to a coastal staging port and then to multiple turbine pads.

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Refinery Module Transport (Oil & Gas)

Project cargo & ODC handling

Refinery Module Transport (Oil & Gas)

Move 6 modules (largest 420 tonnes) from coastal fabrication yard to refinery site 60 km inland requiring road closures and rail bridge jacking.

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Transformer & Power Plant Components (Utilities)

Project cargo & ODC handling

Transformer & Power Plant Components (Utilities)

Transport & install 3 super-grid transformers (each 150 tonnes) with humidity control and vibration monitoring for inland substation.

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