Centre Eases FDI Rules For Export-Only Inventory Ecommerce Models

4 Sept 2026, 10:41 am · 8d ago · 1 min read · YourStory

The Department of Economic Affairs under the Finance Ministry has notified amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management Rules, allowing FDI-funded ecommerce entities to operate inventory-based models exclusively for exporting goods manufactured in India. Notified on September 2, the amendment eases restrictions on B2C inventory models provided all inventory is directed toward cross-border exports rather than domestic retail. The policy change aims to help Indian manufacturers scale globally through foreign-backed platforms like Amazon and Flipkart while maintaining strict FDI protections for local domestic retail commerce. Nangia & Co noted this provides substantial export tailwinds for homegrown suppliers.