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India: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 155 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to India.Lists last checked .
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India is named in official guidance as a route for re-exports to Russia. Ordinary goods are usually not restricted, but authorities expect you to verify the real end destination and end user, especially for goods on the EU/UK high-priority lists.
Sources: UK — Countering Russian sanctions evasion: guidance for exporters (at-risk jurisdictions list) (12 Mar 2026) · reviewed 24 Oct 2026
By sanctions regime
The indicator above is the strictest of these. Which regimes are relevant to a shipment depends on many connections — dispatch country, company location, incorporation, nationality, ownership, banks, goods origin. The check selects them from your inputs in a simplified way; UN measures take effect through each country's implementing law.
| Regime | Indicator | What applies |
|---|---|---|
| UN | — | No UN sanctions regime. |
| EU | — | No measures against the country itself. |
| Switzerland | — | No measures against the country itself. |
| UK | Re-export route | Named in the UK list of jurisdictions at risk of re-export to Russia (Mar 2026). |
| US | — | No measures against the country itself. |
On the sanctions lists
155 entries on the official lists name India — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 126 | 126 | — | — |
| Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| UK Sanctions List (FCDO) | 10 | 10 | — | — |
| US OFAC — Consolidated (Non-SDN) Lists | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF) | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Latest changes
- United States (OFAC) · IRAN-EO13902: 10 new designations
· New listings
- Switzerland (SECO) · Situation in Ukraine: 329 new designations
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- United Kingdom · Russia: 18 new designations
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India: logistics and trade
Growth market / production, pharma and IT hub of South Asia
India (ISO code: IN) lies in South Asia and borders Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, with coastlines on the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. It is a federal parliamentary republic and one of the world's largest economies, strong in manufacturing, services, agriculture and information technology. The climate ranges from tropical in the south to temperate in the north and alpine in the Himalayas, shaped by pronounced monsoon seasons. Foreign trade is central: major ports such as Mundra and Nhava Sheva (JNPA), a dense rail and road network and busy cargo airports like Delhi and Mumbai underpin its transit and logistics role. Customs clearance is handled electronically through ICEGATE under the CBIC. Since the GST reform of 22 September 2025, import IGST is mostly 5 or 18 percent (40 percent on luxury and sin goods), in addition to basic customs duty and a 10 percent social welfare surcharge. India has an expanding network of trade agreements, including the EFTA TEPA in force since 1 October 2025. The currency is the Indian rupee (INR).
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Population
- 1,450,935,791
- Area
- 3,287,259 km²
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South Asia (SAARC)
- Economic area
- South Asia; SAFTA; WTO member
- Religions
- Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Air · Road · Rail
- Current situation
- GST reform (GST 2.0) since 22.9.2025 with two main rates (5/18 percent) plus 40 percent special rate remains in force; EFTA-TEPA in force since 1.10.2025 (also for Switzerland); strong expansion of ports and freight corridors (DFC). No nationwide disruption verified (as of 2026-07-18).
- Seasonal conditions
- Southwest monsoon June to September (flooding, road closures), cyclone season on east and west coasts, heatwaves in early summer.
Main seaports
- Mundra
Mundra (IN MUN): India's busiest container gateway on the Gulf of Kutch, run by Adani Ports. Over 6M TEU and the deepest drafts in India.
- Chennai (Madras)
Chennai (IN MAA): leading Bay of Bengal container port, record ~1.8M TEU in FY2024-25, India's top east-coast auto-export gateway. Transhipment via Colombo.
- Kandla
Kandla (Deendayal Port, IN IXY), India's highest-tonnage port on the Gulf of Kachchh: POL, fertiliser, salt and bulk, with rail links into North India.
- Paradip
Paradip (IN PPT), Odisha: 156.45 Mt in FY 2025/26, India's second-busiest major port — bulk and energy cargo: iron ore, coal, crude oil, not containers.
- Kochi (Cochin)
Kochi/Cochin (IN KOC): DP World's ICTT Vallarpadam, India's first transshipment terminal. Record 834,665 TEU FY24/25, channel to 16 m; new rival Vizhinjam.
- Tuticorin
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin, IN TUT) handled 41.72M t and ~795,000 TEU in 2024/25 – containers, coal, fertiliser for south India, an alternative to Chennai.
Main cargo airports
- Indira Gandhi International AirportDEL
Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL): India's top cargo hub with 1.04M tonnes handled in FY2025-26, 30+ freighter airlines, two integrated cargo terminals.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International AirportBOM
Mumbai (BOM): freighter ops pause Aug 2026–May 2027 for runway and apron rebuild; ~860,000 t air cargo in 2025; freighters shifting to Navi Mumbai.
- Kempegowda International AirportBLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): 532,012 t of air cargo in FY 2025/26, three cargo terminals, strong in pharma, electronics and perishable exports.
- Chennai International AirportMAA
Chennai International (MAA): 340,000+ t of air cargo in FY2023/24, auto and pharma exports, sea-air options via Chennai Port – facts for freight forwarders.
Road corridors
- Golden Quadrilateral
- North-South and East-West Corridor
- Delhi - Mumbai Expressway
Rail corridors
- Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)
- Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
- Delhi - Mumbai
- Delhi - Kolkata (Howrah)
Inland ports
- ICD Tughlakabad (Delhi)
- ICD Dadri / Greater Noida
- ICD Whitefield (Bengaluru)
- ICD Ludhiana
Main trade lanes
- India - USA
- India - UAE
- India - China
- India - EU
- India - ASEAN
Customs and import
Customs authority Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic clearance via ICEGATE/ICES with Single Window SWIFT; import by Bill of Entry, risk-based inspection (RMS).
- Export customs system
- Electronic export via ICEGATE/ICES; Shipping Bill as export declaration, Single Window SWIFT, RoDTEP refund.
- Import VAT
- IGST on imports since 22.9.2025 mostly 5 or 18 percent (luxury/sin 40 percent), calculated on customs value plus duty; plus basic customs duty (BCD) plus 10 percent Social Welfare Surcharge.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- Preference proofs per agreement: EUR.1/Declaration of origin (EFTA-TEPA since 1.10.2025), CoO form for UAE-CEPA, Australia-ECTA, ASEAN, Japan and Korea CEPA; partly self-certification.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Import restrictions including certain animal/plant products, gold/currency rules, used goods and used machinery, hazardous waste; licence requirements under DGFT ITC(HS) policy.
Typical import documents
- Bill of Entry
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / air waybill
- Certificate of origin
- IEC number
Typical export documents
- Shipping Bill
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / air waybill
- Certificate of origin (FTA)
- IEC number
- LUT / GST proof
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- High
- Customs delays
- Medium to high
- Port congestion
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- High
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- High
- E-commerce relevance
- High
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Mineral oils
- Electronic devices
- Precious metals
- Machinery
- Chemicals
Top export goods
- Mineral oils
- electronic components
- Machinery
- Jewellery
- Textiles
Typical cargo
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles
- Chemicals
- Mineral oils
- Jewellery / precious metals
- Agricultural products
Upcoming public holidays
- Diwali (Deepavali)Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · businesses closed
- Republic DayTue, 26 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- Independence DaySun, 15 Aug 2027 · businesses closed
- Gandhi JayantiSat, 2 Oct 2027 · businesses closed
Latest logistics news
- Ex-India: Cancellation Fees Decline According to Market Report, Spot Rates Under Pressure27 Oct 2026
Hapag-Lloyd is said to have reduced the cancellation fee for India customers to $100 USD. While there are market expectations for further freight rate reductions, there is no guarantee.
- Kuehne+Nagel Opens Own Tech Centre in Chennai10 Oct 2026
Kühne+Nagel opens Tech Centre in Chennai for proprietary logistics software and AI. India becomes increasingly important for internal technology development.
- Asia-Europe: Increased Suez Traffic Intensifies Pressure on Freight Rates8 Oct 2026
More Suez traffic brings capacity back to Asia–Europe. This puts pressure on rates, while port congestion and blank sailings could quickly reverse the picture.
- Drones Strike Two Cargo Ships off Bulgaria – One Vessel Sunk6 Oct 2026
Two cargo vessels were struck by drones off the coast of Bulgaria. One ship sank, and 18 persons from the second cargo vessel were rescued. The perpetrators remain unidentified.
- Gemini Sends Four Additional Services Through Suez Canal3 Oct 2026
Four Gemini services return to Suez. Shippers benefit from shorter transit times, but must continue planning for diversions.
Logistics questions
How high is import VAT (IGST) in India?
Since the GST reform of 22 September 2025 there are two main rates of 5 and 18 percent, plus a special 40 percent rate for luxury and sin goods. Import IGST is levied on the customs value plus basic customs duty (BCD) and the social welfare surcharge, and is creditable as input tax.
How does customs clearance work in India?
Clearance is electronic via ICEGATE/ICES of the customs authority CBIC, using the SWIFT single window. Importers file a Bill of Entry, exporters a Shipping Bill; a risk management system (RMS) determines inspections.
What benefits does the EFTA agreement TEPA bring for Swiss exporters?
The agreement between India and EFTA (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) entered into force on 1 October 2025. India is removing tariffs on most industrial goods; Swiss exporters benefit from preferences with proof of origin (EUR.1 or origin declaration).
How is export control for dual-use goods regulated?
The relevant list is the DGFT's SCOMET list (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies), aligned with NSG, MTCR, Wassenaar and the Australia Group. Since 23 September 2025 there is a new Category 7 for emerging technologies; a per-shipment licence may be required.
What are India's most important seaports?
Mundra (Adani) is the largest port by throughput, Nhava Sheva / JNPA the largest container port (about 7.9 million TEU in 2025). Other key ports are Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Deendayal/Kandla, Paradip and Kolkata/Haldia.
Which airports matter most for air cargo?
Delhi (DEL) is the largest cargo airport with about 1.1 million tonnes, followed by Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA) and Hyderabad (HYD). These four to five hubs handle most air cargo.
What seasonal risks affect logistics?
The southwest monsoon from June to September can cause flooding and road closures. Both the east and west coasts face cyclone risk, and heatwaves occur in the pre-monsoon months.
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