DGFT notifies e-commerce export rules with segregated inventory and strict compliance norms
The new framework lets FDI-backed e-commerce firms hold separate Indian inventory for overseas direct-to-consumer sales, provided they use distinct entities, order-linked procurement and digital traceability. Exporters must file annual compliance certification within 90 days of year-end.
DGFT has operationalised an export framework allowing FDI-backed e-commerce firms to hold segregated Indian inventory for overseas direct-to-consumer sales, subject to separate entities, order-linked procurement, digital traceability and strict annual compliance.