India Supplier Verification
India is a critical sourcing corridor for African importers — pharmaceuticals, IT, textiles, gems, chemicals, and engineering goods flow across the India–Africa corridor daily. However, counterfeit medicines, quality misrepresentation, and IEC (Import Export Code) fraud are persistent risks that due diligence must address.
Official Registry
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21)
Regulatory authority: Ministry of Corporate Affairs / DGFT
Open official portal →Key Red Flags
- ⚠Missing or invalid IEC (Import Export Code) — mandatory for all Indian exporters
- ⚠GST registration not verifiable on gstin.gov.in
- ⚠Substandard pharmaceutical exports targeting less-regulated African markets
- ⚠Advance payment via unofficial channels (personal UPI, WhatsApp)
- ⚠Non-PHARMEXCIL registered pharma exporters
Document Checklist — India Suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify an Indian supplier's export licence?
Check the IEC (Import Export Code) on dgft.gov.in. Every legitimate Indian exporter must have a valid IEC. Our report verifies this automatically.
What are red flags for Indian pharmaceutical exporters?
Missing WHO-GMP certificate, not registered with PHARMEXCIL, or unable to provide CDSCO drug licence. These are critical for any pharma purchase.
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