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E-Commerce Export Framework

August 9 , 2026 9 hrs 0 min 11 0

The Government operationalised the Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023.
The framework allows e-commerce companies to hold goods in India exclusively to fulfil confirmed overseas export orders.
Exports must be handled through an Exporter-on-Record (EOR), who procures goods from Sellers-on-Record (SORs) against confirmed overseas orders.
The EOR handles customs, documentation, testing, packaging, labelling, logistics and compliance with destination-country requirements.
The framework prevents speculative inventory and diversion to the domestic market, while helping Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), artisans and manufacturers access global e-commerce markets.