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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.

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Active Fraud Pattern — Q2 2026

IEC Number Fraud & Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Exports

Unregistered exporters in Surat, Mumbai, and Delhi are collecting advance payments against fake GST registration certificates and forged IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) numbers. Substandard and counterfeit pharmaceutical shipments targeting less-regulated African markets have increased sharply in Q1–Q2 2026. Verify the IEC at dgft.gov.in and the GST number at gstin.gov.in before any payment. For pharmaceuticals, request the WHO-GMP certificate and verify PHARMEXCIL registration.

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Official Registry

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA21)

Regulatory authority: Ministry of Corporate Affairs / DGFT

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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

✓Certificate of Incorporation + CIN from MCA21
✓IEC (Import Export Code) from DGFT
✓GSTIN Certificate (verifiable on gstin.gov.in)
✓RCMC from relevant Export Promotion Council
✓WHO-GMP Certificate (for pharmaceuticals)
✓Audited financials (last 2 years)

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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