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Finance Ministry notifies norms allowing e-commerce firms to maintain inventory only for exports

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4 September 2026

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regulatory

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E-commerce

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India

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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

India's Finance Ministry has issued new norms permitting e-commerce firms to maintain inventory solely for export purposes, easing compliance and operational requirements related to domestic inventory for these firms.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

This change opens new operational freedoms for e-commerce exporters in India. You should now explore export-focused inventory strategies and partnerships to capitalise on this regulatory relaxation.

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