Link CopyTwitterLinkedinWhatsappAmazon And Flipkart Can Stock Indian Goods For Export Under New FDI RulesIndia has introduced a new export-only FDI rule allowing Amazon, Flipkart and other eligible foreign-funded e-commerce platforms to purchase, own and export goods manufactured in India. While the change could simplify exports and reduce inventory risks for manufacturers, domestic marketplace rules remain unchanged. The policy aims to boost exports while preserving restrictions on inventory-led e-commerce within India's retail marketIndia has cleared a new export model for foreign-funded e-commerce companies: Amazon, Walmart-owned Flipkart and other eligible platforms will be able to buy goods made in India, own the stock and sell it overseas. The domestic rule stays intact. These companies must continue operating as marketplaces when serving Indian shoppers. The change could shift inventory risk, customs work and international fulfilment from selected manufacturers to the platform, although each seller will need a purchase agreement before that benefit becomes real.For a Moradabad brassware maker or a Noida accessories company, the distinction is practical. Under the existing marketplace route, the business owns its inventory while the platform connects it with an overseas customer. Under the newly permitted route, the platform can purchase a batch of finished goods in India, become the merchant exporter and manage the stock through the international sale.About The AuthorAshna is a content writer who focuses on making everyday choices easier and smarter. With a strong eye for detail and a natural sense of what works in real life, she creates content that feels honest, relatable, and genuinely helpful. She is a geek for writing stories around fashion, beauty, and influential products, while bringing the same depth and detail in reviewing tech products and gadgets of day-to-day use.