India permits e-commerce inventory holdings exclusively for exports
The Finance Ministry has notified FDI rules allowing e-commerce entities to hold inventory only for exporting India-manufactured goods. Inventory-led domestic B2C e-commerce remains prohibited, maintaining the marketplace model requirement for local sales.
What happened
Department of Economic Affairs, Finance Ministry · Finance Ministry notified FDI rules allowing e-commerce entities to hold inventory solely to export
Key facts
- September 2
- Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019
- Foreign Trade Policy 2023
- Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015
Why this matters
Prioritize partnerships or acquisitions in Indian manufacturing, export fulfillment, and cross-border commerce, as domestic inventory-led roll-ups remain restricted.