Government Notifies Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under Foreign Trade Policy 2023

The Government of India has operationalised an Inventory‑based Cross‑border E‑Commerce Export Framework under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 through Notification No. 27/2026‑27 and Public Notice No. 25/2026‑27 dated 5 August 2026. The framework allows eligible e‑commerce entities to conduct export‑only inventory operations via a registered Exporter‑on‑Record (EOR), which purchases goods from Indian Sellers‑on‑Record (SORs) against confirmed overseas orders and handles export documentation, customs, destination‑country compliance, and logistics. Safeguards include procurement only against confirmed orders, segregation of export inventory in a digital repository, prohibition of domestic diversion, timely payments to sellers, and mandatory annual compliance certification. The policy aims to expand global market access for Indian manufacturers, artisans and MSMEs while ensuring transparency and regulatory oversight.