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How Bill Discounting Can Help Exporters Like You

How Bill Discounting Can Help Exporters Like You

Bill discounting is an arrangement that facilitates the inflow of working capital for exporters. Also known as invoice discounting or invoice factoring, such an arrangement can be made with a bank or a financial institution, where it releases funds to an exporter against the export invoice submitted.

16 November 2021 5 min read
RoSCTL Scheme | Benefits, How to Apply & More

RoSCTL Scheme | Benefits, How to Apply & More

With the much-loved MEIS on the way out, the government has announced a new export incentive for apparel exporters -- the Rebate of State & Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme. Who is eligible for it, and how can you take advantage of its offerings? Read on to find out.

16 November 2021 6 min read
Duty Credit Scrips: Meaning & How to sell them

Duty Credit Scrips: Meaning & How to sell them

As an exporter, it is important to know any way you can save money or protect your working capital. One such method is by using duty scrips. Here's everything you need to know about them.

16 November 2021 7 min read
Bank Guarantee | Meaning, Process, Format & more

Bank Guarantee | Meaning, Process, Format & more

A bank guarantee is a financial instrument wherein a bank acts as the guarantor of the liabilities undertaken by the borrower/applicant. In other words, the bank agrees to pay the amount in case the borrower is not able to fulfil the conditions of the agreement.

16 November 2021 14 min read
What’s the Difference Between Export General Manifest and Shipping Bill?

What’s the Difference Between Export General Manifest and Shipping Bill?

Most entrepreneurs are keen to tap into the overseas market, not only for higher profits and to gauge where their products stand internationally but also for the incentives and subsidy sops offered by the the government.

16 November 2021 2 min read
Understanding Customs Sampling of Export Goods

Understanding Customs Sampling of Export Goods

Of the various activities carried out during the customs clearance phase, sampling, inspection, and examination are key. Sampling is carried out by customs in the case of both exports and imports.

16 November 2021 2 min read
Getting Your Business's Financial Projections Right

Getting Your Business's Financial Projections Right

Before you actually seek financing for your export business, it is important to draft estimates of the various assets and liabilities you foresee having. These financial projections will help you make the most of your funds during regular operations, as well as prepare for worst-case scenarios.

15 November 2021 6 min read
Export Payment Terms - CAD, DP, DA, LC, OA & Advance Payments Test

Export Payment Terms - CAD, DP, DA, LC, OA & Advance Payments Test

In-depth coverage of the payment options, their benefits & limitations available to exporters. LC, OA (open account), CAD (cash against documents), DP, DA & more

15 November 2021 8 min read