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
在印度经营进出口业务的经验、警示与观察。
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·