India operationalises inventory-based framework for cross-border e-commerce exports

The government has activated rules allowing registered exporters-on-record to procure inventory against confirmed overseas orders, with traceability, segregated stock, seller-payment and sales-visibility safeguards aimed at manufacturers, artisans and MSMEs.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 18:49 IST · Source Hindustan Times · Business · Updated

India operationalised an inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework, allowing registered exporters-on-record to procure against confirmed overseas orders. Rules require traceable segregated inventory, timely seller payments, sales visibility and compliance safeguards for Indian manufacturers, artisans and MSMEs.

Why this matters

The move operationalises the export-only inventory model India recently allowed for e-commerce sellers, extending policy support for cross-border online exports.

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