Resources - Curated by Shilpi Jain, EXIM consultant Delhi NCR, SJ Global Consulting

Resources for Indian SME Exporters | EXIM Tools & Government Portals | SJ Global Consulting
Practitioner Picks · Updated March 2026

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

ERP · CRM · Finance · Inventory

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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HR · Attendance · Leave · Performance

Zoho People

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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Payroll · PF · ESI · TDS · Professional Tax

Zoho Payroll

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.

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Government Portals Every Indian Exporter Should Know

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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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

Mentorship · Funding · Networks · Government

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 →
EXIM Community · Trade Guidance · SME Exporters

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 Mentorship · Operations · Compliance

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 →

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Complimentary Checklists + 30-Minute Advisory

Download a Complimentary compliance checklist — export readiness, first shipment, DGFT, payroll, ERP, or POSH. Or book a free 30-minute document review with Shilpi Jain. Bring your documents, leave with clarity.

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