Executive Summary:
Trade Notice 05/2025-26 announces the rollout of the "Source from India" feature on the Trade Connect ePlatform (www.trade.gov.in) to all Status Holder exporters with valid IECs. This feature allows exporters to create publicly visible micropages showcasing their products and credentials to international buyers. Export Promotion Councils and Industry associations are requested to inform their members about this opportunity and encourage participation. A guide on registration steps is provided.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Source from India Feature:**
* "Source from India" is a feature on the Trade Connect ePlatform designed to help international buyers discover Indian exporters.
* Exporters can create micropages to showcase product details and credentials.
* Approved micropages are publicly visible on the "Source from India" page.
* **Eligibility:**
* The micropage hosting service is now available to all Status Holder exporters with valid IECs (not in DEL).
* Future expansion to other IEC holders will be notified.
* **Indian Missions Abroad:**
* Indian Missions Abroad have been informed to use "Source from India" as a reference for foreign buyers seeking Indian suppliers.
* **Responsibilities of EPCs and Industry Associations:**
* Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Industry associations are requested to inform their members and encourage participation.
* **Registration:**
* Requires a valid user account on the Trade Connect ePlatform (www.trade.gov.in).
* DGFT platform users can use the same credentials.
* The user account must be linked to a valid, eligible IEC.
* Steps for linking IEC and creating a micropage are detailed in the annexure.
Impact Analysis:
* **Exporters (Status Holders):**
* Impact: Opportunity to showcase products and credentials to international buyers via "Source from India" on the Trade Connect ePlatform.
* Action Required: Register on the Trade Connect ePlatform, link their IEC, and create their "Source from India" micropage.
* **Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations:**
* Impact: Need to inform and encourage eligible members to participate in the "Source from India" initiative.
* Action Required: Disseminate information about the "Source from India" feature and encourage eligible members to register and create their micropages.
* **Indian Missions Abroad:**
* Impact: Expected to use "Source from India" as a reference point for sourcing needs of foreign buyers.
* Action Required: Utilize the "Source from India" platform when assisting foreign buyers seeking Indian suppliers.
* **International Buyers:**
* Impact: Benefit from a centralized platform ("Source from India") to discover and connect with Indian exporters.
* Action Required: Utilize the Trade Connect ePlatform to find suitable Indian suppliers.
Key Entities Referenced
Trade Connect ePlatform: A comprehensive hub of information and services on international trade launched by the Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Source from India: A flagship feature on the Trade Connect ePlatform designed as a one-stop reference point for international buyers to discover Indian exporters.
Status Holder exporters: Exporters who hold a certain status based on their export performance, as recognized by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
IEC: Importer Exporter Code, a key requirement for exporters to participate in the 'Source from India' initiative. It is a 10-digit code required for export/import activities.
Indian Missions Abroad: Diplomatic missions of India located in foreign countries, used as a reference point for foreign buyers seeking Indian suppliers.
Export Promotion Councils: Organizations that promote and support exports from India.
DGFT: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the government agency responsible for formulating and implementing foreign trade policy.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for developing and directing policies related to foreign trade, internal trade, and industry.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Dated: 13 June 2025
Trade Notice – 05/2025-26
To,
1. All Exporters/Members of Trade & Industry
2. All Export Promotion Councils & Commodity Boards
3. All Stakeholders & Trade and Industry Associations
Subject: Rollout of ‘Source from India’ on Trade Connect ePlatform for all Status
Holders– reg.
Reference is drawn to Trade Connect ePlatform (www.trade.gov.in)
launched by the Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry to serve as
comprehensive hub of information and services on international trade with all
related stakeholders including Indian Missions Abroad, Export Promotion
Councils, EXIM Bank, Dept of Commerce, DGFT et al.
2. ‘Source from India’, a flagship feature on the Trade Connect ePlatform was
introduced to be a one stop reference point for international buyers to discover
accomplished Indian Exporters to source from.
3. The feature allows exporters to create their own micropages where they can
provide their product details as well as the credentials of their entity.
Micropages of the exporters are publicly made visible on 'Source from India'
page of Trade Connect ePlatform (https://www.trade.gov.in/pages/source-
from-india) once approved. To start with, Three-, Four- and Five-starManufacturer exporters had been previously invited to create their 'Source from
India' micropages on a pilot basis.
4. It is now informed that the Source from India micropage hosting service on
Trade Connect ePlatform will be available to all Status Holder exporters (with
valid IECs not in DEL). Further broad basing of availability of the service to other
IEC holders will be done going forward and changes will be notified once
implemented.
5. Indian Missions Abroad have also been duly sensitised to use Source from India
as a reference point for addressing sourcing needs of foreign buyers approaching
the missions for requests to help find Indian suppliers for various products.
6. Export Promotion Councils and Industry associations are requested to inform
their members about the same and encourage participation of all eligible
members. A guide on steps for registration is annexed for reference.
This is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
Arjun Upadhya S
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
(Issued from File no. 01/02/01/AM23/EG&TF-Part(2) )Annexure
Steps for registration for Source from India on Trade Connect ePlatform
Pre- requisites for registration
1. A valid user account on Trade Connect ePlatform (www.trade.gov.in)
a. May note that users who are already registered on DGFT platform can use
the same credentials to login on Trade Connect and vise versa. There is no
need to re-register
2. The user account should be linked to a valid eligible IEC.
a. See the following pages for steps to link IEC to your user account
Steps to create “Source from India” micropage for Status holder exporters
1. Log in to Trade Connect using the email address linked to your IEC
2. Once logged in, click on “My Exporter Showcase” option on your Dashboard as shown
below (This option will be visible only to users whose profile is linked to an eligible
IEC)
3. Fill in your export achievements and submit your profile for approval
Profile will be publicly visible on Source from India on Trade Connect
https://www.trade.gov.in/pages/source-from-india once approved.D I R E C T O R A T E G E N E R A L F O R E I G N T R A D E ( D G F T )
I M P O R T E R E X P O R T E R C O D E ( I E C ) L I N K I N G
YOU NEED:
1. DGFT Portal Login
Credentials (After Portal
Registration)
2. DSC Type 2 or Type 3 IEC
Based / Aadhaar for
Proprietor or
Director/Partner of the
Firm.
Screen 1: Login to DGFT Portal
STEPS TO LINK:
1. Visit the DGFT website
and login in to the portal
with valid credentials.
2. Proceed with Link IEC
process by clicking on
“Link IEC” button on
Screen 2: Link IEC
dashboard or from
Menu “My Dashboard ->
Importer Exporter Code
(IEC) ->Link your profile
to IEC”.
3. Enter your IEC number
which you want to link to
your profile in Importer
Exporter Code field and
then click on Link IEC.
Screen 3: Link IEC Page – Enter IEC4. On click of Link IEC
button the IEC number is
validated and Digital
signature window is
opened in a Pop-Up.
5. Select an Option and
Proceed with Signing.
Screen 4: Digital Sign the request (DSC/ Aadhaar e-Sign)
AFTER LINKING:
Once the IEC is linked
Importer/Exporter to the IEC.
The user shall be able to
a) See the IEC Details.
b) Modify the IEC
Details/Profile.
c) View and Print IEC
Certificate
Screen 5: Upon Successful Linking
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