Every year, companies lose millions of dollars because of dishonest Indian suppliers. In this article we break down the five most common fraud schemes — from fictitious registration to product substitution — and explain how each one can be detected before money leaves your account.
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Practical guides for importers: supplier verification via MCA21 & GST portal, ROC document checks, customs duties across 28 HSN categories, and safe sourcing from India. Written by the SUNPOWER BIOTECH team — officially registered in India.
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Deal Safety
Top 5 fraud schemes by Indian suppliers — and how to spot them
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Indian Documents
What is GST in India and how to verify a supplier's GST number in 2 minutes
GST is India's main tax identifier. Without a valid GST number a company cannot legally export goods. We explain how to verify authenticity in 2 minutes.
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Supplier Verification
How to conduct an on-site inspection of an Indian supplier: a step-by-step checklist
What to check during a personal factory visit: from documents at the entrance to equipment condition and storage standards. A 40-point checklist.
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Legislation
Contract with an Indian supplier: 7 clauses that will protect your money
Most importers sign contracts with India without basic protective clauses. We explain which ones are mandatory and why.
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Cases
How we recovered $40,000 in 3 weeks without going to court: a real case
The supplier breached the contract and refused to return the advance. Four months of emails with no result. How we resolved it through in-person negotiations.
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Logistics
Customs when importing from India in 2025–2026: what has changed and how to prepare
Current duty rates, documentation list for customs clearance and common mistakes when importing goods from India.
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Indian Documents
FSSAI, MSME, BIS: which Indian licences really matter and what they mean
India has dozens of permits and licences. We break down the most important ones for exporters — what each means and how to verify them.
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Supplier Verification
10 questions to ask an Indian supplier on the first call
The right questions immediately filter out unreliable suppliers. A list of questions we use in our work — take and apply.
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Analytics
Imports from India in 2025: goods, trends and opportunities
Which product categories are growing, which Indian states concentrate production, and how to find a supplier in the right niche.
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India supplier verification blog
Practical guides for importers: how to verify a supplier via MCA21 and the GST portal, understand ROC documents, navigate Indian customs, and protect your money from fraud.
Written by the team at SUNPOWER BIOTECH PVT LTD — officially registered in India with our own inspectors and legal counsel.
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