How we protect businesses
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Real India supplier verification case studies from SunPower Biotech — documented examples of fraud prevention, advance payment recovery, and building reliable supply chains. Browse cases to see how due diligence works in practice.
Supplier Verification Cases: How We Help Importers Working with India
without legal proceedings
Supplier stopped all contact after receiving a $40,000 advance payment
A pharmaceutical import company transferred $40,000 to an Indian active ingredient manufacturer. After payment, the supplier began delaying delivery and then went completely silent — phones off, emails unanswered. The client contacted us two weeks after losing communication.
- Our representative reached the premises within 24 hours
- Finding: the company exists, director reachable — not fraud, but force majeure
- Negotiations concluded: supplementary agreement signed with new schedule and penalty clause
- Full $40,000 returned to client within 3 weeks of engagement
"We were already preparing for arbitration. Your team resolved everything in three weeks through on-the-ground negotiations — it was remarkable."
goods supply
Alibaba supplier offered branded textiles at three times below market price
A fashion retailer found an Alibaba supplier offering supposedly branded clothing at a suspiciously low price. They ordered a document check before transferring the advance payment of approximately $33,000.
- Remote verification in 48 hours — company registered only 2 months prior
- GST number belongs to a different organisation — clear indicator of fraud
- Advance payment was not sent — loss fully prevented
- Found an alternative verified supplier in the same city, check cost: $95
"I was one step away from losing nearly all my savings. The $95 verification fee was the best investment I have ever made."
before €180,000/year contract
Selecting a strategic chemical raw material supplier for a long-term €180,000/year contract
A European chemical manufacturer was planning a shift to Indian suppliers. Before signing the contract, they needed to verify production capacity, actual product quality and ISO 9001 compliance.
- Full compliance audit conducted at the Vadodara facility (7 days)
- Actual production capacity verified — twice the stated figures
- ISO 9001 confirmed: all source documents and laboratory test records obtained
- Long-term contract terms agreed with quality guarantee and penalty clause
- Client began deliveries 6 weeks after the audit
"We were planning to fly to India ourselves. Your audit saved us the airfare and delivered a far more professional result."
9 more cases from practice
Brief summaries from real verifications — different industries, different situations, one consistent approach.
Spice supplier overstated production volume by 10x
An on-site visit to a Kerala pepper and turmeric supplier revealed real capacity of 2 tonnes/month versus the claimed 20 tonnes. Client avoided a catastrophic supply failure with a retail chain.
Supplier shipped equipment incompatible with stated specifications
A Pune pump manufacturer dispatched equipment that didn't match the agreed parameters. Our representative negotiated on-site — supplier compensated for return shipping and replacement costs.
First teak furniture shipment launched successfully
We escorted the entire chain: supplier verification, production oversight, packing and loading. Client received goods undamaged and on schedule — 8 weeks from order to warehouse.
Fictitious chip manufacturer — office vacated a week before the deal
Client found a "manufacturer" on LinkedIn. On-site inspection: empty premises at the stated address, no production. Payment was not made.
FSSAI and GMP compliance audit of capsule manufacturer
A supplement distributor was vetting a new ashwagandha supplier. Full GMP audit and FSSAI licence verification conducted. All standards met — long-term contract signed.
Supplier shipped 30% of order and froze the remainder on false pretexts
Wholesaler paid for 5,000 units, received 1,500. Our negotiator secured either full shipment of the balance or partial refund within 10 business days.
Parallel verification of two competing marble suppliers
A construction company was choosing between two marble suppliers from Rajasthan. Simultaneous verification of both with a comparative summary table.
Production QC for first batch of cosmetic oils (OEM)
A cosmetics startup launched its OEM line in India. We monitored production, packaging and spec compliance at every stage. Three deviations identified and corrected before shipment.
Audit of Indian solar panel manufacturer before a major tender
An engineering firm was bidding for a public procurement contract. They needed to confirm panel specifications and MNRE compliance. Full audit with laboratory tests conducted.
Methodology behind every case
Every successful case rests on a proven process — from the first call to the final report.
Free consultation
We analyse your situation: supplier, deal size, type of risk. We determine the optimal verification type and give you an exact price.
Verification by protocol
Remote or on-site — depending on the task. Every verification follows a strict checklist: documents, GSTIN, MCA21, reputation, physical inspection.
Detailed report
Structured PDF report with photos, documents, risk assessment and clear recommendations: proceed or avoid.
Ongoing support
We assist with next steps: negotiations, contract review, representation. We remain available well after the verification is complete.
What those who worked with us say
Real words from real clients — unedited.
We have been trading with India for 4 years. After our first check through SUNPOWER BIOTECH we realised we had been operating blind. Now we verify every new counterparty — it's like insurance.
I came to you after my potential supplier started acting suspiciously. The check revealed the CIN number was fake and the company does not exist. Thank you — you saved 15 years of work.
We received the report in 5 days — detailed, with photos, video and documents. The Recommendations section was particularly impressive. I would confidently recommend this service to anyone trading with India.
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