Due Diligence12 min read
How to Verify a Supplier in India Before Wiring Money
A 9-year trader's step-by-step checklist to verify any Indian supplier before payment. IEC, GSTIN, B2B presence, real fraud cases included.
Aditya Shinde·
The Trade Journal
Lessons, warnings, and observations from running an import/export business in India.
Sourcing5 min read
The Real Cost of Dealing with Unverified Incense Suppliers
A ₹4 lakh lesson in why the cheapest quote is almost never the cheapest order. Field notes from running an incense export business in India.
Aditya Shinde·
GST8 min read
5 Red Flags in a Supplier's GST Filing You Must Check
A supplier's GST filing history reveals more than their GSTIN alone. These 5 red flags have saved us from bad deals — learn what to look for on the GST portal.
Aditya Shinde·
Due Diligence7 min read
Three Documents Every International Incense Importer Must Demand
Most buyers ask for a commercial invoice and move on. Here are the three documents that actually protect you — and why most Indian suppliers will resist providing them.
Aditya Shinde·
Sourcing6 min read
What First-Time Bulk Buyers Get Wrong About Agarbatti
Seven assumptions that cost new international buyers money on their first Indian incense order — and what to do instead.
Aditya Shinde·
IEC6 min read
What is IEC and Why Every Indian Importer Needs It
IEC is mandatory for cross-border trade in India. Learn what it is, how to get it, and why no importer should move a single shipment without one.
Aditya Shinde·