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Change in LIBOR Tenures and Impact on Trade Finance

From 01 June 2013, Libor rates will be available for overnight, 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months & 12 months tenure only. These changes as of now are not applicable to Euribor rates yet. Continue reading

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Myanmar Economic Sanctions – Background, Recent Relaxation & Trade Finance

Myanmar has been under various international economic sanction for more than a decade, which has crippled its international trade. Below article gives a background of economic sanctions on Myanmar, recent relaxations in these sanctions and what will be its likely impact on trade finance from Indian importers perspective. Continue reading

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Buyers Credit on Jewellery

uppliers’ and Buyers’ credit (Trade Credit) including the usance period of Letters of Credit opened for import of gold in any form including jewellery made of gold/precious metals or/ and studded with diamonds/ semi precious / precious stones should not exceed 90 days, from the date of shipment. Continue reading

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IMO Number and Its importance in case of Buyers Credit

To Avail Buyer’s / Supplier’s Credit: E: sanjaymandavia@gmail.com, M: +919825560186 What is IMO Number ? The IMO ship identification number is made of the three letters “IMO” followed by the seven-digit number assigned to all ships by IHS Fairplay when constructed. This is a unique seven … Continue reading

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Buyers Credit for Imports Under Direct Documents

To Avail Buyer’s / Supplier’s Credit: E: sanjaymandavia@gmail.com, M: +919825560186 RBI Circular of External Commercial Borrowing and Trade Credit gives information about buyers credit. But with specific type of transaction, inference has to taken from other related circulars. For example, for Buyers … Continue reading

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Difference between Buyers Credit and Letter of Credit (LC)

LC is one of the payment mode used in the International Trade between importer and exporter to cover third-party credit risk. Meaning if the importer defaults, his bank will have to pay on his behalf. Whereas, Buyers credit is a funding mechanism used by importer to funds his transaction. Continue reading

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Buyers Credit on Gold Import

Bank can open Letters of Credit and allow remittances on behalf of EOUs, units in SEZs in the Gem & Jewellery sector and the nominated agencies / banks, for direct import of gold, subject to the following conditions Continue reading

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Import of Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Silver

Suppliers’ and Buyers’ credit, including the usance period of Letters of Credit opened for import of Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium and Silver should not exceed 90 days from the date of shipment. Continue reading

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Buyer’s / Supplier’s Credit on Rough, Cut and Polished Diamonds

Supplier’s Credit and Buyer’s Credit (Trade Credit) including the usance period of Letter of Credit (LC) opened for import of rough, cut and polished diamonds has been restricted to 90 days from the date of shipment from immediate effect. Continue reading

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Buyer’s / Supplier’s Credit Consultants

Person / Firm who co ordinates with Indian Overseas Branches or Foreign Bank and arranges best possible quote for transactions. They do not directly represent any of these bank. They are also known as Buyers Credit Brokers & Buyers Credit Agents. Scope of Activity, Technical Aspect, arranging quote and get funding done. Continue reading

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