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Foreign Trade Policy 2023

Postal Export Aggregator

The Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 through "Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra" enables MSMEs to export globally through India Post.

E-Commerce Exports through India Post, especially for MSMEs, start-ups, artisans, weavers, craftsmen, and e-commerce exporters.

AI illustration of realistic Indian postal parcel acceptance counter, postal worker in plain khaki shirt weighing a small unbranded export carton on a digital parcel scale while an Indian artisan presents neatly wrapped textile goods and a plain shipping form

What it is

  • Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras (DNKs) established to facilitate exports through India Post.

What you need

Key documents such as:

  • IEC
  • GSTIN
  • Bank account
  • AD Code
  • Registration, customs procedures, and Postal Bill of Export (PBE) requirements.
  • Product classification, permissions, and export compliance.

How it works

  • DNK portal booking, shipment tracking, and documentation requirements.

Benefits

  • Benefits such as pay-for-exact-weight, end-to-end tracking, and access to postal export services.
  • Contractual customer benefits and volume discounts.

Exporters are encouraged to register on the DNK portal and start exporting through India Post.

See also E-Commerce Export and Freight Forwarding & Logistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK)?
Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras (DNKs) were established to facilitate exports through India Post. Under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, they enable MSMEs to export globally through India Post.
Which key documents are needed?
Key documents include the IEC, GSTIN, a bank account and the AD Code.
What benefits are listed for exporting through India Post?
Benefits such as pay-for-exact-weight, end-to-end tracking and access to postal export services, along with contractual customer benefits and volume discounts.