The Trade Journal

Lessons, warnings, and observations from running an import/export business in India.

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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·
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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·