Complete Guide: Export Import Business Setup in Delhi NCR
Starting an export import business in Delhi is one of the most profitable ventures in 2024-25. Delhi NCR — including New Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Faridabad, Ghaziabad — is India's largest trade hub with access to Inland Container Depots (ICD), Tughlakabad, Patparganj and proximity to Nhava Sheva port and IGI Airport cargo terminal.
Whether you want to export processed food, basmati rice, spices, pickles, snacks, ready-to-eat meals, frozen food or import machinery, electronics, raw materials — you need the right licences and registrations. Our team helps businesses across Dwarka, Rohini, Laxmi Nagar, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazaar, Nehru Place, Okhla Industrial Area, Mundka, Narela and all Delhi localities.
Step-by-Step: How to Start Export Import Business in Delhi
- Get Gumasta Licence (Shop & Establishment Registration)
- Apply for Udyam Registration (MSME Certificate)
- Get GST Registration
- Apply for IEC Code from DGFT — this is the most important step
- Register AD Code with your bank
- Create account on ICEGATE portal
- If exporting food: Get FSSAI Central Licence, APEDA, Spice Board, RCMC
- Find real international buyers using verified databases
- After 3 years: Apply for AEO Certification (T1/T2/T3) for maximum benefits
Why Choose Delhi NCR for Export Import Business?
- Strategic location — connected to all major ports & airports
- ICD Tughlakabad & Patparganj — major inland container depots
- Massive manufacturing base — Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Bahadurgarh
- Government offices — DGFT, Customs, FSSAI HQ all in Delhi
- Banking & Finance — all major trade finance banks have headquarters here
- Talent pool — skilled workforce in logistics, customs & trade