Fresh fruits & vegetables
HS 07 · HS 08- Alphonso & Kesar mangoes
- Grapes
- Pomegranates
- Bananas
- Onions
- Okra
- Green chillies
Sourced from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka. Cold-chain reefer shipping with phytosanitary certificates.
Your gateway to India, both ways
Expand into India. Source from India.
Expandoora is a one-stop partner for global brands. We launch your business in the world's fastest-growing major economy, and we export India's best produce, leather, crafts, décor and textiles to buyers worldwide.
7.4%India GDP growth, 2026 (IMF)
~17%of global growth in 2026
1.4bn+consumers, world's largest population
What we do
One partner instead of twelve vendors
Foreign brands usually juggle lawyers, accountants, customs agents, distributors and agencies. We coordinate all of it under one monthly plan.
Market entry
Choosing the right structure, registering with Indian authorities and getting your products certified to sell.
Go-to-market
Distributor and retail matchmaking, onboarding on Indian marketplaces and quick-commerce, pricing in rupees.
Operations
Warehousing, 3PL, customs clearance and a local manager who reports to you every month.
Export sourcing
We find, audit and manage Indian suppliers so you can buy with confidence from anywhere.
Quality control
Sampling, factory audits and pre-shipment inspections before any goods leave India.
Logistics & documents
Shipping on FOB, CIF or DDP terms with every export document prepared correctly.
More from Expandoora
The services behind every launch and shipment
Supply chain
Shipping, customs and warehousing
Sea, air and road freight, customs clearance and storage in India, run as one service.
Explore supply chain → Tech solutionsAI tools and business automation
AI sales agents, CRM and WhatsApp automation, document AI and dashboards for growing teams.
Explore tech solutions →
India in 2026
Growing more than twice as fast as the world
The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects India's economy to grow 7.4% this year, against 3.1% for the world and 4.5% for China.
Start this month
Request your expansion plan
Tell us where you want to grow.
Launch in India
Your India launch team, on a monthly plan.
From the first registration to your first thousand orders, Expandoora runs your India market entry for a fixed monthly fee. Upgrade to a fully customised expansion plan when you are ready to scale.
Subscription
One plan. Everything you need to enter India.
India Market Entry Partner
€2,199 per month
Billed monthly. A dedicated team in India working on your launch every week.
- Dedicated India market-entry manager
- Market, competitor and pricing study
- Entity setup coordination: subsidiary, LLP or branch
- IEC, GST and import registrations
- Product compliance: BIS, FSSAI, labelling rules
- Distributor and retail matchmaking
- Marketplace and quick-commerce onboarding
- Warehousing and 3PL setup
- Customs clearance support
- Monthly performance review and report
Government fees, certification charges and third-party professional fees are billed at cost. Legal and tax filings are handled through our licensed partner firms.
Next level
Customised Expansion Plan
For brands already selling in India that want to scale faster. We build a plan around your category, margins and ambition.
- Expansion into tier-2 and tier-3 cities
- Local manufacturing or contract production
- Franchise and retail store rollout
- Hiring and an India leadership team
- Brand localisation for regional languages
- Government incentive and scheme mapping
Priced on scope after a strategy session.
Your first months
How a launch runs
Timelines vary by category and certification; this is a typical path for a consumer brand.
Month 1
Discover
- Market and pricing study
- Choose entry route
- Compliance checklist for your products
Months 2–3
Register
- Entity and GST registration
- Import Export Code
- Product certification and labels
Months 3–6
Launch
- First import and warehousing
- Distributors and marketplaces live
- Launch campaign
Month 6 onward
Scale
- Monthly reviews
- New cities and channels
- Move to a custom expansion plan
Who it's for
Brands we help enter India
Consumer & D2C brands
Beauty, personal care, fashion, food and beverage, home and lifestyle.
Industrial & B2B
Machinery, components, packaging and technology companies looking for Indian buyers and partners.
Retail & franchise
Store concepts and franchise brands that need local partners, sites and staff.
Source from India
India's makers and growers, delivered to your door.
Expandoora exports from India to the world. We work directly with farms, clusters and workshops, check quality at source and ship with complete paperwork to your port or warehouse.
What we export
Product categories
Each category lists its customs (HS) chapters and the Indian regions we source from.
Leather products
HS 42 · HS 64- Handbags
- Wallets
- Belts
- Jackets
- Footwear
- Travel goods
Sourced from Kanpur, Agra, Chennai, Ambur and Kolkata tanning and manufacturing clusters.
Handicrafts
HS 44 · HS 69 · HS 83 · HS 97- Brassware
- Wood carving
- Blue pottery
- Stone craft
- Wooden toys
Sourced from Moradabad, Saharanpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Channapatna artisan clusters.
Home décor
HS 57 · HS 63 · HS 94- Hand-knotted carpets
- Dhurries
- Cushions & throws
- Lamps
- Furniture
Sourced from Bhadohi, Panipat, Jodhpur, Karur and Jaipur.
Textiles & apparel
HS 50–63- Cotton knitwear
- Block prints
- Silk
- Woollens
- Home linen
- Garments
Sourced from Tiruppur, Surat, Varanasi, Ludhiana and Bagru.
Spices, tea & more
HS 09 and others on request- Turmeric
- Cardamom
- Black pepper
- Darjeeling & Assam tea
- Custom sourcing
Sourced from Kerala, Assam, Darjeeling and Telangana. Don't see your product? Ask us.
How an order moves
From brief to your warehouse
Brief
You share specs, quantities, target price and destination.
Sampling
We shortlist suppliers and send samples for approval.
Audit
Factory or farm visit, capacity and compliance check.
Production & QC
In-line checks and a pre-shipment inspection report.
Documents
Invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and any health certificates.
Shipment
Sea or air freight on FOB, CIF or DDP terms.
Shipping corridors
Where your goods leave India
| Gateway | Mode | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai | SEA | Fresh produce, textiles, leather, general cargo to Europe, the Middle East and the Americas |
| Mundra, Gujarat | SEA | Home décor, handicrafts and textiles from north and west India |
| Chennai | SEA · AIR | Leather goods, knitwear from Tiruppur, shipments to Asia and Australia |
| Kolkata | SEA | Leather, tea and goods from eastern India |
| Delhi & Mumbai air cargo | AIR | Mangoes and perishables, samples, high-value small orders |
Why India
The world's fastest-growing major economy.
A young population, rising incomes, digital payments at massive scale and a government pushing manufacturing and trade. For brands, there is no larger growth market opening up this decade.
Growth, 2026
Real GDP growth projections
India is projected to grow 7.4% in calendar 2026 and 7.0% in 2027, roughly double the global rate.
The opportunity
Six reasons brands are moving now
~17%
Share of world growth
The IMF expects India to deliver up to about 17% of global real GDP growth in 2026, more than any country except the United States.
1.4bn+
Largest population
India has been the world's most populous country since 2023, with one of the youngest workforces of any major economy.
UPI
Digital-first buyers
Instant mobile payments are used everywhere from malls to street stalls, making online and D2C selling practical nationwide.
Tier 2+
Demand beyond metros
Smaller cities are where much of the new consumer spending is coming from, and they are still under-served by global brands.
PLI
Manufacturing incentives
Production-linked incentive schemes and Make in India support companies that build locally.
FTAs
Opening trade links
India's newer trade agreements are lowering barriers between India and partner markets in both directions.
Both directions
Sell to India. Buy from India.
Supply chain services
Move goods into, across and out of India.
Shipping by sea, air and road, customs clearance and warehousing, managed by one team. Whether you are launching in India or importing from it, your cargo has a single point of contact from pickup to delivery.
Sea freightFCL and LCL from Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai and Kolkata
Air freightExpress and consolidated cargo for perishables, samples and urgent orders
Road transportFull and part truckloads across India and to neighbouring countries
A · Shipping
Domestic and international shipping
We book the right mode for your cargo, timeline and budget, and track it until it is delivered.
Sea freight
Full container (FCL) and shared container (LCL) shipments, reefer containers for fresh produce, and port-to-door delivery.
FCL · LCL · REEFERAir freight
Airport-to-airport and door-to-door air cargo, temperature-controlled options and express courier for samples.
GENERAL · PERISHABLE · EXPRESSRoad transport in India
Full truckload and part truckload between ports, factories, warehouses and stores in every major city.
FTL · PTL · LAST MILECross-border road
Road freight to Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, with the border paperwork handled.
NEPAL · BHUTAN · BANGLADESH
B · Customs clearance
Customs clearance without the delays
Correct classification and documents are what keep goods moving. We prepare them with licensed customs broker partners at every major Indian port and airport.
Import clearance
Bill of entry filing, duty calculation and payment, inspections and release of goods into India.
Export clearance
Shipping bill filing, export incentive paperwork and port handover for goods leaving India.
HS classification & duty planning
The right tariff codes for your products, and the duty you will pay before you ship.
Licences & certificates
Import Export Code, FSSAI, BIS and plant-health certificates, and certificates of origin for trade-agreement benefits.
C · Warehousing
Warehousing and fulfilment
Store stock close to your customers or your port, and ship orders from there.
General warehousing
Storage near Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata, with stock reports you can check at any time.
Bonded & FTWZ storage
Hold imported goods in a bonded warehouse or Free Trade Warehousing Zone and pay duty only when they are released.
E-commerce fulfilment
Pick, pack and dispatch for your website and marketplace orders, plus returns handling.
Cold storage
Temperature-controlled storage for fresh fruit, vegetables and food products before export or sale.
How a shipment runs
One team from pickup to delivery
Quote
Share cargo details, origin, destination and dates. We reply with options and costs.
Booking
We book space with carriers and arrange pickup.
Documents
Invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill and certificates.
Clearance
Customs filing and inspection at origin and destination.
Delivery
To your port, warehouse, store or customer, with tracking updates.
Have cargo to move?
Request a quote
Get a shipping quote within two working days.
Tech solutions
AI tools that do the busywork.
We build AI-based software and automations that find customers, answer enquiries, process documents and report your numbers, so your team spends its time on decisions and relationships.
Example: AI sales agent
Find buyers→Enrich→AI scores fit→Draft pitch→You approve→Send & follow up→Meeting booked
Every step is logged in your CRM. Nothing is sent without a person approving it.
AI-based business tools
Software we build and run for you
Each tool is set up for your business, connected to the apps you already use, and supported every month.
AI sales agent
Finds companies showing buying signals, writes personalised outreach and follows up until they reply.
For: exporters, importers, B2B services
WhatsApp & chat assistant
Answers product, price and order questions on WhatsApp and your website, in English, Hindi and other languages.
For: D2C brands, retailers, distributors
Document AI
Reads invoices, packing lists, purchase orders and shipping documents, and enters the data into your systems.
For: trading, logistics and finance teams
Business dashboards
Sales, stock, cash and shipment numbers from all your tools on one live screen.
For: founders and management teams
Order & inventory sync
Keeps stock and orders matched across your website, Amazon, Flipkart, quick-commerce apps and warehouse.
For: brands selling on several channels
CRM automation
Captures every lead from email, forms and calls, logs activity automatically and reminds your team who to call.
For: sales teams of any size
Automation services
Custom workflows for the way you work
Repetitive tasks that move data between apps can usually be automated. We map your process, build the workflow and keep it running.
Process audit
We review how your team works today and list the tasks worth automating, with the hours each one will save.
Workflow build
Automations that connect your email, CRM, accounting, e-commerce, WhatsApp and spreadsheets.
AI integration
Large language models added to your workflows to read, sort, summarise and write, with a person approving key steps.
Support & improvement
Monitoring, fixes and monthly improvements as your business and tools change.
Getting started
From first call to live automation
Audit
A call to understand your goals, tools and the tasks that take the most time.
Plan
A written proposal with the tools to build, timelines and costs.
Build
We build and test with your real data and team.
Launch
Go live with training for your team.
Improve
Monthly reports on time saved and results, plus updates.
Your data stays yours. We set up each tool with access controls and only connect the apps you approve.
Free automation audit
Book my audit
Find out what your team could stop doing by hand.
The story behind our India growth story
Twenty years of building in India and abroad.
Expandoora was founded by an operator, not a consultant. Ashutosh Gaurr has spent two decades building companies in India and in international markets, and has taken businesses past the billion-dollar mark more than once.
20+years building businesses
$1bn+businesses scaled, multiple times
2directions: India and abroad
The journey
From the first deal to the billion-dollar mark
Chapter 1
Building in India
Learning the Indian market from the ground up: regulators, distributors, retailers and the customers who decide what sells.
Chapter 2
Taking it abroad
Running businesses across borders and learning what international brands need when they enter a new country.
Chapter 3
Scaling past $1 billion, more than once
Leading companies through hypergrowth, building teams, systems and partnerships that hold up at scale.
Today
Founding Expandoora
Putting that playbook to work for brands entering India and for buyers sourcing from India.
A letter from our founder
Why I started Expandoora
For twenty years I have watched great brands treat India as too complex, too slow or too far away. The ones that came in with the right partners grew faster here than anywhere else.
I have built businesses in India and abroad, and I have scaled them past a billion dollars more than once. Every time, the difference came from the same things: knowing the right people, getting compliance right the first time, and moving quickly once the market responds.
Expandoora gives your brand that experience from day one. I am personally involved in every expansion plan we write, and my team reports to you every month on exactly where your India business stands.
What this means for your brand
Experience you can build on
A proven scaling playbook
The systems, hiring and partnerships that took businesses to $1bn+, adapted to your category.
Doors already open
Two decades of relationships with distributors, retailers, manufacturers and service partners across India.
Cross-border know-how
We have run businesses on both sides, so we understand your headquarters as well as the Indian market.
Fewer costly mistakes
We know where foreign brands lose time in India: registrations, labelling, pricing and channel choice.
Speed when it counts
When demand picks up, we help you add cities, channels and capacity without losing control.
Founder-level attention
Your plan is reviewed by someone who has built at scale, not handed to a junior team.
Our commitment
How we stay accountable to you
Growth in any market depends on many factors. What we promise is how we work.
Clear milestones
Every plan starts with agreed goals and a dated milestone for each phase of your launch.
Monthly reporting
A written review each month covering progress, spend, sales and the next steps.
Transparent costs
One monthly fee. Government and third-party charges are passed through at cost, with receipts.
Direct access
A dedicated manager for daily work, with the founder involved in strategy and every expansion review.
Meet the founder
Request a founder call
Book a strategy call with our founder.
Contact
Let's plan your next market.
Tell us about your brand or what you want to buy from India. We reply with a first plan or quotation within two working days.
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Choose a 30-minute slot that suits you. The meeting goes straight into our calendar and you get a confirmation email with the details right away.
- Your market-entry or sourcing questions answered
- A first view of your India plan
- No cost, no commitment
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India market entry and export services for brands and buyers worldwide.