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Import trading
Import goods to sell in India.
Money to start
Savings or a bank loan
Time it needs
Full time
Risk
High
Works from home
Mostly outside
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The short version. The full Assess, Run and Nurture steps for this way are being written.
Importers need an IEC and must pay customs duty and IGST, and meet BIS or other standards for many products. Currency and duty changes affect margins.
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