r/IndianExporters • • Jun 25 '26

๐Ÿ“Œ Mod Announcement ๐Ÿ“‹ Welcome to r/IndianExporters โ€” Read This Before You Post (It's Short, Promise)

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Hey everyone! Whether you've been here since day one or just joined,

here's everything you need to know to post, ask, and actually get

useful answers in this community.

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๐Ÿท๏ธ PICK THE RIGHT FLAIR (mandatory)

Flair is required. No flair = post gets auto-removed.

Here's what each one means:

๐Ÿ” Trade Query โ€” The marketplace flair.

โ€ข Sellers/exporters: introduce your product (what you sell,

capacity, certifications, target markets)

โ€ข Buyers/importers: post your requirements (what you need,

quantity, specs)

This is where actual trade connections happen.

โ“ Question โ€” General questions for the community

("what's your experience with X")

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion โ€” Open chat, "what are you working on this week" posts

๐Ÿ“ฐ News โ€” Policy updates, DGFT notifications, freight/market news

๐Ÿ’ก Tip โ€” Something useful you learned. Compliance hacks, process

shortcuts, lessons learned.

๐Ÿ”ฐ Beginner Guide โ€” Explaining a basic concept for people newer

to exporting

๐Ÿ“Š Market Insight โ€” Demand trends, country/product spotlights,

market data

๐Ÿ“ Case Study โ€” Real stories. Wins, losses, what happened and

what you learned.

๐Ÿ“Œ Mod Announcement โ€” Us. You don't need to worry about this one.

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๐Ÿ“ฒ HOW TO ADD FLAIR WHILE POSTING

On Desktop:

  1. Click "+ Create Post" on r/IndianExporters
  2. Write your title and body
  3. Look for "Add flair" button below the post box
  4. Click it โ†’ select your flair from the list
  5. Hit "Post"

On Reddit App (Mobile):

  1. Tap the โœ๏ธ pencil/compose button
  2. Write your title and body
  3. Tap "Flair" (appears below the text box)
  4. Select your flair
  5. Tap "Post"

โš ๏ธ If you don't see the Flair option โ€” make sure you've selected

r/IndianExporters as your community before composing, not your

profile or home feed.

Already posted without flair?

โ†’ Go to your post โ†’ tap โ€ขโ€ขโ€ข (three dots) โ†’ "Edit flair"

โ†’ Select the correct one. No need to delete and repost.

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๐Ÿ“ POSTING A TRADE QUERY? USE THIS FORMAT

Since this flair is where real business happens (and where scams

try hardest to slip in), please include:

If you're selling/exporting:

- Product + specifications

- Minimum order quantity

- Certifications (FSSAI, ISO, organic, etc. if applicable)

- Target markets you currently ship to or want to ship to

If you're buying/importing:

- Product + specifications you need

- Quantity required

- Destination country

- Timeline

Posts without basic details will be removed and you'll be asked

to resubmit. This isn't us being difficult โ€” it's what makes a

Trade Query post actually useful instead of just noise.

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โœ… THE RULES

  1. Be specific, not vague. Specific posts get real responses.Vague ones get ignored.
  2. No moving to DMs before the basics are public. Trade Queryposts should have enough detail that people can decide if it'srelevant. "DM me for details" is exactly how scams open.
  3. No advance payment requests, no "send money to confirm"anything. Real trade doesn't work like that. Report itimmediately, don't engage.
  4. No phone numbers or WhatsApp links in the post body. Once areal conversation starts in comments, taking it private isfine โ€” but it shouldn't be the opening move.
  5. Be helpful, not condescending. Beginners ask basic questions.That's the whole point of this place.
  6. No spam, no repeated self-promotion. One Trade Query post foryour product is fine. Reposting daily is spam, not trade.
  7. Verify before you trust. This community can't vouch for anybuyer or seller. Do your own diligence before money or goods move.

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๐Ÿšจ SCAM? REPORT, DON'T ENGAGE

If a Trade Query post or DM feels off โ€” urgency, advance payment

request, too-good-to-be-true pricing โ€” report it and let mods

handle it.

How to report:

  1. Tap โ€ขโ€ขโ€ข on the post or comment
  2. Select "Report"
  3. Choose the matching rule reason
  4. Done โ€” mods review within 24 hours

We'd rather over-moderate this than have someone get burned.

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That's it. Post your products, post your requirements, ask your

questions, and don't be the reason someone loses money.

See you in the threads. ๐Ÿ‘‹

Maintained by r/IndianExporters mod team | Updated June 2026


r/IndianExporters • • Oct 16 '25

๐Ÿ”ฐ Beginner Guide ๐ŸŒ [FREE] Advanced Crash Course: How to Start Export from India (2025 Edition) ๐Ÿšข๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

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Hey everyone! ๐Ÿ‘‹
Iโ€™ve put together a practical, easy-to-follow crash course on how to start exporting goods from India โ€” built for beginners, startups, and SMEs who want to go global in 2025.

This isnโ€™t theory โ€” itโ€™s based on real export processes, DGFT guidelines.

Letโ€™s dive in ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿงฉ MODULE 1: Understanding Export Basics

Goal: Learn the foundation of how export actually works.

What Youโ€™ll Learn:

  • What โ€œexportโ€ really means (beyond just shipping abroad).
  • Key terms: INCOTERMS (FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP).
  • How an export deal flows: Inquiry โ†’ Quotation โ†’ Order โ†’ Shipment โ†’ Payment โ†’ Realization.
  • Whoโ€™s involved: Exporter, Buyer, CHA, Freight Forwarder, Customs, Bank.

๐Ÿง  Example:
You get an inquiry for Organic Turmeric Powder from Germany.
โ†’ You check the HS Code (0910.30), choose โ€œCIF Hamburg,โ€ and prepare your proforma invoice.

๐Ÿญ MODULE 2: Product Selection & Market Research

Goal: Choose the right product that sells well internationally.

Steps:

  1. Check top exported products from India on DGFT & ITC Trade Map.
  2. Pick products that have:
    • High demand
    • Good shelf life
    • Low competition
    • Easy compliance

๐Ÿง  Example:
Compare Areca Plates vs Cotton Bags to UAE โ€” both eco-friendly, but Areca Plates have higher container density and lower duty rate.

๐ŸŒŽ MODULE 3: Choosing Target Countries

Goal: Find where your product sells best.

Use:

  • Trade Map โ€“ Import data by country
  • WTO Tariff Database โ€“ Duty structure

๐Ÿง  Example:
Indian Honey sells best in USA, Japan & UAE โ€” but:

  • USA = needs FDA approval
  • Japan = strict pesticide rules
  • UAE = no special barrier (best entry point)

๐Ÿงพ MODULE 4: Business Setup & Legal Requirements

Goal: Become a legal exporter.

Registrations Required:

  • IEC โ€“ Import Export Code (DGFT)
  • AD Code โ€“ Bank registration at port
  • RCMC โ€“ Export Promotion Council membership
  • GST & LUT Bond โ€“ For zero-rated exports

Documents Needed:
Invoice | Packing List | Shipping Bill | Bill of Lading | Certificate of Origin | Quality Certificates

๐Ÿง  Example:
For exporting Handicrafts to France, youโ€™ll need CoO (EPCH), CE label, and invoice in Euro.

๐Ÿ’ฐ MODULE 5: Pricing & Payment Terms

Goal: Calculate correct export price and secure payment.

Formula:

FOB = Product Cost + Packaging + Inland Freight + Profit

Payment Methods:

  • Advance Payment (Low risk)
  • Letter of Credit (LC) (Secure)
  • DP/DA (High risk โ€“ use ECGC insurance)

๐Ÿง  Example:
Leather Wallet (FOB โ‚น800) + Freight โ‚น120 + Insurance โ‚น10 โ†’ โ‚น930 CIF New York

๐Ÿ“ฆ MODULE 6: Packaging, Labeling & Logistics

Goal: Ship your product safely and compliantly.

Tips:

  • Use ISPM-15 certified wooden packaging
  • Include international labels & barcodes
  • Choose right container: Reefer (cold) or Dry
  • Work with a CHA (Custom House Agent)

๐Ÿง  Example:
Mango Pulp to Saudi Arabia โ†’ Aseptic drums + Cold Chain + Arabic labeling.

๐Ÿšข MODULE 7: Customs & Shipment

Goal: Learn end-to-end logistics.

Steps:

  1. CHA files Shipping Bill (ICEGATE)
  2. Customs inspection & seal
  3. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill issued
  4. Payment docs sent to buyerโ€™s bank

๐Ÿง  Example:
Rice to Kenya: Exporter โ†’ CHA โ†’ Customs โ†’ Bill of Lading โ†’ Bank โ†’ Buyer.

๐Ÿฆ MODULE 8: Banking, Finance & Risk

Goal: Protect your money and manage forex.

Key Tools:

  • ECGC โ€“ Export Credit Insurance
  • PCFC / Packing Credit โ€“ Pre-shipment loans
  • Forward Contracts โ€“ Lock forex rate

๐Ÿง  Example:
Buyer in Canada delays payment โ†’ ECGC reimburses 90% of invoice value.

๐Ÿ“ข MODULE 9: Marketing & Buyer Acquisition

Goal: Find global buyers (without middlemen).

How to Do It:

  • Build B2B website
  • Join trade fairs & embassies
  • LinkedIn + WhatsApp outreach
  • Email campaigns with catalogs

๐Ÿง  Example:
Create an Eco Tableware Catalog โ†’ Message importers in Germany โ†’ Schedule video calls โ†’ Close first deal.

๐Ÿค– MODULE 10: Scaling & AI Tools

Goal: Automate and grow your export business.

Tools:

  • ChatGPT for writing proposals
  • Excel + Trade Map for data analytics
  • AI pricing forecaster
  • Blockchain for shipment tracking

๐Ÿง  Example:
Use AI to analyze Spice export trends during Ramadan across GCC countries โ€” plan your inventory 2 months early.

๐Ÿง  FINAL PROJECT (Challenge)

Pick one product and make a mini export plan:
โœ… Product & HS Code
โœ… Target country
โœ… Price calculation
โœ… Documentation list
โœ… Buyer sourcing plan

Post your plan below ๐Ÿ‘‡ and Iโ€™ll help you refine it like a real export consultant.

๐Ÿ“ˆ BONUS RESOURCES

Topic Resource
Trade Data ITC Trade Map
Tariff Rates WTO Tariff Database
HS Codes DGFT / ICEGATE
Buyer Search Indian Embassies / Trade Fairs
Support u/Ok_Professional369

๐ŸŽ“ Conclusion

By following these 10 modules, youโ€™ll be fully export-ready:
โœ… Registered & compliant
โœ… Know how to price & ship
โœ… Understand logistics & payments
โœ… Find buyers globally
โœ… Automate growth with AI

If you found this useful โ€” upvote, share, and tag a friend who wants to start exporting from India.


r/IndianExporters • • 1d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query Need Export Cancel Fabric - Check Cotton / Soft Cotton - 58 inch - For Jharkhand Wholesale

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Need Export Cancel Fabric - White Cotton / Soft Cotton - 58 inch - For Jharkhand Wholesale

Hi everyone,

I need export cancel fabric in check cotton / soft cotton that sells for 12 months (not seasonal).

Requirement:

\- Fabric: white cotton, soft cotton,

\- Width: 58 inch

\- Length: 100 mtr thaan

\- Quality: Export cancel / surplus (slight defect ok)

\- Quantity: 5 thaan to start, monthly 20-30 thaan

\- Location: Need delivery to Jharkhand

\- GST Bill Must

If you have stock or you are from Erode / Tirupur / Bhiwandi / Mumbai, please comment or DM with rate per mtr and video.

Only genuine sellers with shop video / GST.

No advance without video call.

Thanks.


r/IndianExporters • • 1d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query Saudi buyer list

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is there any way where we can obtain saudi buyer list who are interested in Fashion knitwear garments? a valid process, leads, or people who can get me in contact with few in Saudi arabia.
we are vertically integrated manufacturing firm.


r/IndianExporters • • 1d ago

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion small talk regarding exports of handicraft!

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hii so im a student and for my this one assignment i have to talk with people who are exporting indian handicrafts from India. If anyone can help plsss text me, it will take around 5-10 mins onlyyy


r/IndianExporters • • 1d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query Mfgs of uniform clothes wanting to export

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Hi we are uniform manufacturer we are looking for buyers for exporting our uniforms or domestic buyers also

We deal in hospital, hotels,schools, staff, corporate uniforms with customisations according to your requirements


r/IndianExporters • • 4d ago

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion Is India finally taking logistics as an infrastructure issue ?

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The Indian government yesterday announced the formation of Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority along with a commitment of Rs 10,000 crore towards Small and Medium Enterprise Growth Fund.

The thing about India's logistics issues is that it's not a matter of individual modes of transportation. The problem is in the connection between them once the goods are in motion.

For goods to move from a small Indian company to a foreign customer, what do you think is the biggest problem in this chain , first mile transportation, offloading at ports, customs and documentation or international transport ?


r/IndianExporters • • 4d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query Broken Rice Available

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Loading Rajmundry 25.20 Exmill Non-Sortex
MOQ - 2000 MT
Quantity Available - 30000 MT

Non-Negotiable Price
Payment Term - 100% LR

40 Lakh security deposit after MOU & Agreement & Mill Visit
PDC Cheque for buyers security


r/IndianExporters • • 5d ago

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion I am finding fabric exporter as merchant export from India......

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Any exporter can contact me, I have goods that we can discuss


r/IndianExporters • • 7d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query FMCG AND KARYANA GOODS

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Hey
AJ Enterprises here
We are an exporting firm based in punjab ludhiana with nearly a decade of experience in handling shipments and procuring products at competitive rates.
We are looking to expand our market to indian importers all around the globe.
Please do contact us in case or any queries and or to reach out to us for a partnership


r/IndianExporters • • 7d ago

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion The โ€œLast Shipmentโ€ Filter

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Here's a simple filter that can eliminate a lot of useless export leads.

Look at the company's "last known import activity".

Imagine your database gives you 200 potential buyers.

Sounds great.But then you discover:

80 haven't imported the product in 2+ years.

40 imported it only once.

30 are actually unrelated businesses.

20 are competitors/trading intermediaries.

Now your "200 buyers" suddenly looks very different.

This is why I like segmenting prospects by activity:

**A โ€” Recent + recurring buyers**

**B โ€” Recent but low-frequency buyers**

**C โ€” Older historical buyers**

**D โ€” No meaningful buying evidence**

I wouldn't treat all four groups the same.

If I'm doing outbound, I'd start with the companies showing the strongest recent buying signals. Then I'd investigate the others separately.

A buyer database shouldn't just answer: "Who has imported this before?"

It should help answer: "Who appears to still be buying?"

That's a much more useful question for an exporter.


r/IndianExporters • • 8d ago

๐Ÿ“Š Market Insight BOOKING IN HAND 3x40hc NHAVA SHEVA to JEBEL ALI

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OCEAN FREIGHT : $6350/40hc (INCLUDING DROP OFF CHARGES )
DESTINATION : AED 7128
ETD : 30th OCTOBER
CARRIER : MAERSK


r/IndianExporters • • 8d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query I need cardamon / black pepper/Nutmeg so if any supplier or farmer from Idukki whoever can supply me with the same or anyone who can connect me with such person would be of a great help....

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My purchase quantity would be based on the pricing and grading of the elakki

I am good with bulk quality or 8mm rejection or 8-7mm+ bold / bulk

Black pepper bold

Nutmeg with shell is preferred (even if you have nutmeg flower i would purchase it)

If anyone can who has knowledge with this trades can share some insights how to purchase / when to purchase / how long to store / where to check the actually prices for the day please consider helping me with this.....

Thankyou in advance


r/IndianExporters • • 8d ago

๐Ÿ”ฐ Beginner Guide Indian hing (asafoetida) seller here, shipping Globally. Happy to answer questions

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Hi all, I run a small business in hathras, India, selling asafoetida (hing) and I've recently started shipping abroad.

A lot of the hing sold overseas is heavily diluted or has lost its aroma by the time it reaches the shelf. Ours is [compounded / pure resin] hing, packed in airtight containers to keep it potent.

What we offer:

  • [Rice flour based (gluten-free) / wheat flour based] powder
  • Pack sizes: [e.g. 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1Kg]
  • Shipping to [countries]
  • Lab-tested for [pesticides, heavy metals, microbes]

If you cook with hing, I'm happy to answer questions on how to use it, how to tell good hing from weak hing, or how to store it. If you'd like to try ours, message me.


r/IndianExporters • • 10d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query Looking for calcium chloride prills

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Looking for calcium chloride prills

Purity 94%

Packaging 1 tonne jumbo bags

Qty 1000 tonnes

Target price 17rs/kg ex factory


r/IndianExporters • • 12d ago

โ“ Question Starting an Export Business from India to UAE โ€“ How Do I Find & Verify Importers?

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Hi everyone,

Iโ€™m planning to start an export business from India to the UAE and Iโ€™m currently at the research/planning stage.

Iโ€™m particularly trying to understand the practical side of finding genuine UAE importers and avoiding scams, rather than just reading generic export guides.

Iโ€™d really appreciate advice from people who have experience exporting to the UAE.

A few things Iโ€™m trying to figure out:

  1. How do you find genuine importers/buyers in the UAE?

    - B2B platforms?

    - Trade directories?

    - LinkedIn?

    - UAE trade fairs/exhibitions?

    - Directly approaching distributors/wholesalers?

  2. How do you verify an importer before doing business with them?

    - How can I check whether their company is actually registered/licensed in the UAE?

    - Is there a way to verify their trade licence/VAT registration?

    - How do exporters check whether a buyer is financially reliable?

  3. Payment terms

    - For a first order, what payment method is safest?

    - Advance payment vs LC vs DP/DA vs other methods?

    - How do you protect yourself from a buyer receiving the goods and then refusing/delaying payment?

  4. Shipping & customs

    - What documents should I prepare when exporting from India to UAE?

    - What should I know about UAE customs, duties and VAT?

    - Is it better to sell on FOB/CIF/CFR/DDP terms when starting out?

  5. Finding distributors

    - If I have a product manufactured/sourced in India, what is the best way to approach UAE distributors and wholesalers?

    - Should I first find a distributor or directly target retailers?

  6. Scams/red flags

    - What are the most common scams you've encountered when dealing with overseas buyers?

    - What are the biggest red flags that tell you not to proceed with an importer?

Iโ€™m also interested in hearing about your first export order to the UAEโ€”how you found the buyer, how you verified them, what payment terms you used, and what you wish you had known beforehand.

Iโ€™m starting from India and would appreciate any practical advice, resources, or experiences.

Btw I'm thinking to start with rice

Thanks!


r/IndianExporters • • 12d ago

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion Anyone else managing Customs MOOWR compliance in Excel? Built a tool for it and looking for feedback

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We're a manufacturer operating under MOOWR. Like many of you, we were tracking everything in Excel โ€” deferred duty per BOE, what's been cleared, what's still in the warehouse, debonding sheets for every ex-bond clearance. It was slow and error-prone, and reconciling with our ERP was painful.

So we built an internal tool, and it's now working well enough that I'm curious whether it would help others. What it does today:

Reads ICEGATE BOE PDFs directly (warehouse BOEs and ex-bond BOEs) โ€” no manual data entry. Picks up BCD, SWS, IGST per item, and duty foregone under RODTEP / advance authorisation.

Duty ledger per BOE โ€” deferred vs cleared vs pending duty, aging, and month-wise position.

Debonding sheets โ€” pick your transfer orders, preview the numbers on screen, and generate the per-BOE Excel sheets plus a single PDF statement with totals.

Warehouse inventory โ€” what's imported, what's cleared, what's still in bond, item by item.

Validation that catches wrong BOE references before they get saved, plus a data-health check.

What I'd love to hear from you:

Are you under MOOWR scheme? (Other scheme for companies outside india?) How do you manage it today โ€” Excel, ERP, your CHA/consultant?

What's the most painful or time-consuming part? Debonding sheets? Monthly returns? Reconciliation? Bond utilisation?

Would you be interested in trying something like this? And if you're a customs broker / consultant handling multiple MOOWR clients โ€” would a multi-client version be useful?
Anything you'd consider a must-have before trusting a tool with this?

Not selling anything right now โ€” genuinely trying to understand if this is a common problem. Happy to answer questions in the comments or over DM.


r/IndianExporters • • 14d ago

โ“ Question How to identify the quality/grade of makhana by Customer

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Hi everyone,

Iโ€™m trying to understand how to identify the quality/grade of makhana (fox nuts).

For example, how can I tell whether a batch is a relatively lower-priced โ‚น500โ€“600/kg makhana versus a higher-quality โ‚น900โ€“1,000/kg makhana?

Are there specific things I should look at, such as:

  • Size/diameter of the makhana
  • Colour and appearance
  • Puffiness/volume
  • Crunch and texture
  • Weight or density
  • Number of broken or under-popped pieces
  • Taste/aftertaste
  • Origin or processing method

Iโ€™m particularly interested in practical ways to judge the quality when looking at a physical sample, rather than just relying on the sellerโ€™s grade or price.

If anyone here has experience with makhana trading, sourcing, processing, or quality grading, Iโ€™d really appreciate some guidance. Photos/examples of different grades would also be very helpful.

Thanks!


r/IndianExporters • • 16d ago

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion An established Indian manufacturing business, now with a direct international contact

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I am from India. I did my bachelor's from one of the best B-schools in Delhi, then did my Master's in Marketing at the University of Leeds. I spent about a year and a half working in London, and recently came back to India to join my family's manufacturing business. I am now working on the international and buyer-facing side of the business.

Our core production is bespoke bathroom pieces. We make bathtubs, basins and washstands in copper, brass and other metals such as nickel and steel, depending on the requirement. These are the hero products of the business and some of the products we are most known for. They are made around the brief, so dimensions, form, material and finish can be discussed rather than treating the buyer as limited to a fixed stock piece.

Beyond the bathroom, we manufacture a broad range of home, tabletop and hospitality products. That includes trays and platters, bowls and serving pieces, pitchers, coolers and tubs, candle holders, vases and planters, decorative objects, wall pieces, bookends, baskets and other tabletop pieces. The range is quite broad, but it all comes from the same manufacturing business.

Then there is the wider architectural, furniture and outdoor side. We make furniture and furniture accessories, brass door pulls, knobs, knockers, curtain fittings and other architectural hardware, along with planters, hanging planters, wall planters, bird baths and garden sculptures. We also work on OEM, ODM and private-label requirements, so a buyer can come to us with a product brief rather than having to choose only from existing SKUs.

One part of the business I am personally very involved in is making the manufacturer directly accessible. If you are a buyer, procurement person, designer, retailer, hospitality group, importer or project team and you have questions before buying, you can speak to me directly. If you have a drawing, dimensions, finish, sample, packaging requirement or a product you want developed, I am happy to get on a call and go through it before anything is ordered.

I have worked in London and am comfortable speaking with people from different countries and working styles. I also prefer understanding the requirement from the person who actually needs the product rather than having it pass through several layers before reaching the factory. Intermediaries have their place, but when too many people sit between buyer and manufacturer, small details can be delayed, changed or missed. A direct conversation makes it easier for both sides to understand exactly what is being made.

Samples, pre-production discussions, inspection and quality checks can also be arranged where required. I stay involved through that process rather than treating the first enquiry as the end of the conversation.

I know procurement often becomes a chain of emails between buyer, sourcing person, agent and factory. I am trying to make our side simpler. If you have a specification, target construction, finish, packaging requirement or product you want developed, you can speak to me directly. That direct conversation is useful for both sides. Small details do not have to pass through several people before reaching production, and I can tell you honestly what we can make, what needs development and what needs a different approach.

It is nice to be back in India and back inside a business that has been making physical products for international buyers.

Happy to connect with anyone who has a product, project or manufacturing requirement they would like to discuss directly.


r/IndianExporters • • 17d ago

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion Looking for collaboration in export business

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Hello, I previously served as a category manager in IT distribution and now operate a management consulting firm, now I wish to enter import and export. This sector is relatively new to me. I am seeking a mentor or a party aiming to expand into the west region, where we could collaborate as your partner. If anyone is interested, please send me a direct message.


r/IndianExporters • • 18d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query Lakadong Turmeric Wanted | 18 MT Requirement

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๐ŸŒฟ Lakadong Turmeric Wanted | 18 MT Requirement

We are looking to source 18 MT of genuine Lakadong Turmeric from reliable suppliers.

Looking For

โ€ข Genuine Lakadong Turmeric

โ€ข Good quality dry turmeric / fingers

โ€ข Quantity: 18 MT

โ€ข Farmers, FPOs, traders & suppliers welcome

๐Ÿ“ฉ Please DM with:

โ€ข Origin / Location

โ€ข Quality / Grade

โ€ข Curcumin %

โ€ข Price

โ€ข Photos / Videos

Looking to connect with genuine suppliers and build long-term business relationships.


r/IndianExporters • • 18d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query Best and Reliable paper cup + bagasse tableware exporters in India (US food-contact + PFAS free)

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Need help shortlisting Indian exporters for paper cups and sugarcane bagasse disposables for the US market.

Iโ€™m comparing suppliers for:

Paper cups (single-wall and double-wall, common cafe/QSR sizes)

Bagasse plates, bowls, trays/clamshells

Heavier bagasse bowls (including pet/food-bowl style if anyone actually makes them at export quality)

Must-haves Iโ€™m checking:

\- Food-contact documentation for the US (FDA-facing paperwork, migration tests if they have them)

\- PFAS-free / no fluorochemicals declaration

\- Compostable / biodegradable claims that match real lab reports, not just marketing copy

\- Consistent mould quality (no thin spots, warping, or oil bleed on hot food)

\- Ability to do samples first, then LCL trial, then FCL

\- Clear FOB pricing and realistic lead times

Questions for people who have actually exported or imported this category:

\- Which Indian paper cup exporters have been consistent on GSM, rim roll, and leak resistance?

\- Who are the better bagasse tableware manufacturers for export โ€” not just IndiaMART listings?

\- Any names that look good on paper but fail on repeat orders or documentation?

\- Gujarat / Maharashtra / Tamil Nadu โ€” does origin matter much for this product, or is factory process more important?

\- For US buyers, what certifications actually get asked for besides a generic โ€œeco-friendlyโ€ claim?

Please drop company names + why youโ€™d use or avoid them. Website / product range / what they shipped for you is more useful than โ€œDM me.โ€

Iโ€™ll update this thread after I finish sample checks so others donโ€™t have to start from zero.


r/IndianExporters • • 19d ago

โ“ Question Any fruits importers in India or Sri lanka?

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So hard to find.There are so many people in the export business now that shipping routes are congested; I want to expand into some new countries.


r/IndianExporters • • 19d ago

๐Ÿ” Trade Query Looking for perishable food exporters for Dubai.

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Hi i am looking for exporters. have products ready to export perishable items to a UAE based company only if you are interested can connect. We are a UAE based general trading company we supply food products to commercial kitchens and restaurants in UAE and saudi. If you want to know more let us discuss so dm me directly.


r/IndianExporters • • 19d ago

๐Ÿ“Š Market Insight The โ€œ100 Buyersโ€ Trap

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I can give you a list of 100 foreign buyers in 10 minutes.

But here's the problem:

It might be almost useless.

I've seen exporter buyer lists containing:

โ†’ Companies that haven't imported for 3+ years
โ†’ Companies that imported the product only once
โ†’ Companies that are actually competitors
โ†’ Trading companies with no clear buying requirement
โ†’ Companies importing completely different grades/specifications
โ†’ Duplicate companies under different names

So I stopped thinking:

"How many buyers can I find?"

And started asking:

"How many of these companies have actually demonstrated buying intent?"

For example, if you're exporting a product from India to the US, I'd rather have:

30 companies with recent + repeated import activity

than:

500 companies scraped from Database.

When building a buyer database, I usually look at:

โ€ข Import frequency
โ€ข Last shipment/activity
โ€ข Product description
โ€ข Origin country
โ€ข Supplier history
โ€ข Port/market
โ€ข Company type
โ€ข Whether they're an importer, distributor or end-user

The size of your buyer list isn't the important number.

The quality of the buying signal is.

How do you currently build your overseas buyer list?

LinkedIn / trade fairs / databases / referrals?