Import Guides & Blogs

How to Import Electric Scooters from China to India
India’s electric scooter import market looks very different from what it did in 2021. Policy has increasingly pushed the EV ecosystem toward domestic manufacturing, localisation and component-level sourcing rather than […]

Guide to Visiting the Canton Fair (2026 Update)
The 140th Canton Fair runs October 15 to November 4, 2026, in Guangzhou, China, across three phases covering different product categories. It’s the fair’s 70th anniversary session, drawing over 200,000 […]

Importing Lithium Batteries from China to India in 2026: BIS Requirements, Costs & Complete Compliance Guide
India’s battery market is expanding rapidly, creating opportunities for businesses importing lithium-ion batteries, battery packs, power banks, energy-storage products and other battery-powered products from China. But there is an important […]

China+1 Strategy 2026 for Indian Importers: The Smart Guide to Supply Chain Diversification
China+1 isn’t about leaving China. It’s about making sure your business isn’t completely relying on one country, one supplier or one supply chain. For Indian importers, that distinction matters. China […]

China vs. Vietnam Manufacturing in 2026: A Comprehensive Cost, Quality, and Compliance Guide for Importers
The Decision That’s Reshaping Global Supply Chains Here’s a question that comes up in almost every conversation I have with Indian businesses: “Should I move my sourcing from China to […]

Customs Clearance in India: A Complete Guide (From 15,000+ Real Shipments)
If you’ve ever watched a shipment sit at port for days with no clear reason, you already know the problem with most customs clearance guides online they explain the process […]

China +1 Sourcing: Should Your D2C Brand Diversify Beyond China in 2026?
Diversifying away from China isn’t a yes-or-no decision it’s a category-by-category one, and the data backs that up. Dual-sourcing typically costs 5–12% more than staying single-source in China, and most […]

Why Business Heads Are Rethinking How They Import from China
Most problems in China sourcing don’t show up as a bad shipment. They show up as a margin that quietly shrank, a senior manager’s calendar that’s somehow full of customs […]

Minimum Investment to Start Importing from China to India
“I want to start an import business from China to India. How should I start, and what will it cost?” versions of this exact question get asked constantly by first-time […]

India-China Trade Hits Record High in 2026: What It Means for Importers
India imported more from China in the first quarter of FY27 (April–June 2026) than in any comparable quarter on record a 28% jump in dollar value over the same period […]