Foreign investment is now permitted in export-only ecommerce inventory operations. Companies must register as Exporter-on-Record to stock goods solely for overseas sales. Goods must be manufactured or produced in India and procured against confirmed export orders. This framework aims to boost Indian manufacturers' participation in global e-commerce supply chains. Safeguards ensure timely payments and regulatory oversight for export compliance.

New Delhi has notified procedures for online companies undertaking cross-border e-commerce. The government recently allowed foreign-stakes e-commerce firms to hold inventory for…

Government notifies DGFT procedures for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce, covering exporter registration, inventory, logistics, compliance and disputes.