India eases FDI rules for e-commerce firms to boost exports of locally made goods
However, questions had arisen on whether the same restrictions should extend to marketplace models facilitating export. Comments Published on July 23, 2026 READ MORE
- ▪However, questions had arisen on whether the same restrictions should extend to marketplace models facilitating export.
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| Original publisher | Business Line - Home |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-eases-fdi-rules-for-e-commerce-firms-to-boost-exports-of-locally-made-goods/article71258335.ece |
| Publication time | Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:32:08 +0530 |
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The government on Thursday relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) rules for the e-commerce sector, allowing foreign-funded e-commerce entities to operate inventory-based models exclusively for exports of goods manufactured or produced in India, in a move aimed at expanding overseas market access for Indian sellers.“In order to facilitate greater exports through easier and increased access of global markets by Indian sellers, the extant FDI policy has been reviewed and it is decided that the restrictions on inventory-based model of e-commerce shall not apply in case of exports of domestically manufactured and/or produced goods/products,” according to Press Note 3 of 2026 notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Thursday.Revised policyThe move is…
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