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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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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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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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Supplier’s Credit India – Meaning & Process

Supplier’s Credit relates to credit for imports into India extended by the overseas suppliers or financial institutions outside India.Usance Bills under Letter of Credit (LC) issued by Indian bank branches on behalf of their importers are discounted by Indian bank overseas branches or Foreign bank. Paying your suppliers at sight against Usance bills under letter of credits. Continue reading

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