How to Start an Export Business in India: A Practical Roadmap
Plan an Indian export business step by step: product choice, buyer research, IEC, compliance, quotations, shipping documents and payment follow-up.
Plan an Indian export business step by step: product choice, buyer research, IEC, compliance, quotations, shipping documents and payment follow-up.
Compare air and sea freight using total cost, delivery deadlines, cargo dimensions and handling needs. Includes a practical illustrative shipment decision.
Prepare a clear export packing list with package numbers, quantities, weights and dimensions. Includes a worked example and checks before dispatch.
Build an international buyer shortlist with market data, company research, trade events and focused outreach—without mistaking a lead for a verified buyer.
Compare merchant and manufacturer exporters, including sourcing, production control, working capital and practical checks for an Indian export business.
Learn what a certificate of origin proves, when buyers or customs may need one, and how Indian exporters can prepare accurate supporting records.
Understand the 11 Incoterms 2020 rules, delivery points, cargo risk, freight costs and insurance, with practical checks and an illustrative example.
Compare FCL and LCL shipping by total cost, volume, weight, handling and timing. Includes illustrative calculations and practical quote checks.
Compare commercial and proforma invoices side by side, with a worked shipment reconciliation, advance-payment checks and customs caveats.
Understand export invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin evidence and customs records, with a practical responsibility checklist.