Resources - Curated by Shilpi Jain, EXIM consultant Delhi NCR, SJ Global Consulting
Tools & Resources for Indian
SME Exporters
Handpicked by Shilpi Jain, Founder and Principal Consultant, SJ Global Consulting, Delhi NCR. Every tool here has been evaluated or deployed in active client engagements. No sponsored listings. No paid placements.
Operations, HR & Payroll Tools
Zoho One
A unified business suite covering CRM, inventory, invoicing, finance, HR, and payroll on one platform. India-specific compliance features including GST, TDS integration, and multi-currency invoicing. Practical for growing export businesses managing multi-department operations.
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Cloud-based HR software for growing Indian teams. Covers employee onboarding, attendance and leave management, performance tracking, and document storage — with India-specific configurations. Practical for export companies scaling their HR function.
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India-compliant payroll handling PF, ESI, professional tax, and TDS — with direct integration into Zoho Books and Zoho People. Particularly useful for SME exporters without a dedicated payroll function, reducing manual compliance effort and error risk.
Explore Zoho Payroll → Affiliate link — commission may apply at no cost to you.Government Portals Every Indian Exporter Should Know
DGFT Portal
IEC registration, Advance Authorisation, EPCG scheme applications, and access to India's Foreign Trade Policy. Scheme notifications and policy circulars posted here first.
Visit DGFT →ECGC — Export Credit Guarantee Corporation
Credit risk insurance on export receivables — protecting against buyer default, political risk, and payment delays. Also the implementing body for the RELIEF scheme for West Asia-affected exporters.
Visit ECGC →Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Primary source for India's trade policy announcements, export incentive scheme notifications, and FTA updates including the India-EU FTA. Official first-source for policy changes.
Visit Ministry of Commerce →ICEGATE — Indian Customs EDI Gateway
Customs documentation portal — shipping bills, bills of entry, duty drawback status, and customs notifications. Essential for every Indian exporter dealing with customs clearance and IGST refunds.
Visit ICEGATE →MSME Samadhaan & Udyam Portal
Official MSME registration (Udyam) and dispute resolution (Samadhaan) portals. Udyam registration is prerequisite for several export incentive schemes and priority lending programmes.
Visit Udyam Portal →RBI FEMA & Export Regulations
Reserve Bank of India guidelines on FEMA compliance for export proceeds, realisation timelines, and foreign exchange management — critical for exporters managing overseas receivables.
Visit RBI →Platforms for Women-Led Export Businesses
WEP — Women Entrepreneurship Platform
India's government-backed platform for women entrepreneurs — offering access to mentors, funding opportunities, skilling programmes, and industry networks. Shilpi Jain is an active WEP mentor, working with women-led SMEs on export readiness, EXIM compliance, and business operations setup.
Join WEP Community →YourEximMate
A growing community and knowledge platform for Indian SME exporters, founded by Shilpi Jain. Practical EXIM guidance, trade updates, compliance insights, and peer support for businesses navigating international trade — from first shipment to scaling exports.
Follow YourEximMate →Startup India Mentor Network
Government of India's mentor network connecting early-stage startups with experienced practitioners. Shilpi Jain is a registered mentor supporting startups on EXIM compliance, operations setup, and business structuring.
Visit Startup India →Need a Consultant, Not Just a Resource?
Explore individual service pages for detailed scope, who it's for, and how to engage:
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