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Govt Eases FDI Rules for E-commerce Export Inventory
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Indian government has relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) rules to permit e-commerce companies to hold inventory solely for exports, while continuing to restrict inventory use for domestic sales.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce.
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This change opens export-focused e-commerce founders to new supply chain and inventory strategies now legal under India's FDI rules. Restriction on domestic inventory keeps the local market competitive with traditional retailers.
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1 source · 4 Sep 2026
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