In a bid to boost India’s e-commerce exports, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is working with the Department of Revenue to establish designated e-commerce hubs across the country to streamline the process for online export shipments.
The country’s e-commerce exports currently stand at USD 2 billion as compared to China’s staggering USD 350 billion, according to industry sources.
The government aims at bridging the gap by establishing a supportive e-commerce ecosystem, they said. “A lot of streamlining is required in this regard. We are working with the Department of Revenue to have designated e-commerce hubs so that clearance of goods happens fast,” Director General of Foreign Trade Santosh Kumar Sarangi told PTI.
He said these hubs will have facilities like dedicated customs and security checks, allowing cleared parcels to proceed through a green channel at airports, eliminating the need for further inspections.
This approach mirrors best practices observed in other countries, Sarangi said.
He also pointed out that the e-commerce hubs will be built and maintained by private entities, while the government will oversee security and customs clearances.
