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Imports, exports and logistics terms

Connect trade documents, shipment terms and foreign exchange concepts to the movement of goods and money.

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Imports, exports and logistics

Bill of entry

A customs declaration used for imported goods and their assessment and clearance.

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Bill of lading

A carrier document used in sea transport that records shipment information and has functions depending on its type and terms.

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Certificate of origin

A document supporting the origin of goods under the relevant trade arrangement or procedure.

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Imports, exports and logistics

FDI

Investment through equity instruments by a person resident outside India in an unlisted Indian company, or at least 10% of the fully diluted post-issue equity capital of a listed Indian company.

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Imports, exports and logistics