India opens export inventory ownership to foreign-funded e-commerce firms
Foreign-funded platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart may own inventory solely to export India-made goods, subject to FEMA notification. Domestic inventory-led B2C e-commerce remains prohibited.
India has permitted foreign-funded e-commerce firms to own inventory exclusively for exports of India-made goods. The change could let Amazon and Flipkart buy directly from manufacturers and manage export supply chains, while domestic inventory-based B2C e-commerce remains prohibited.
Why this matters
The policy follows India allowing Amazon and Flipkart to buy directly from sellers for exports, extending their export role, while Amazon also pursues Project Kuiper expansion in India.
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