Certificate program in Agri Import/Export Management

This course will discuss the methodology of identifying the best products for exports based on changing consumer behaviors and preferences, with a particular focus on post-COVID trends. It will provide a step-by-step process of filtering the most potential export markets based on import demands, competition, tariff & non-tariff barriers. It will also elaborate on non-tariff barriers, especially SPS/TBT measures, faced by Indian exporters. Finally, the session will take you closer to buying leads in importing countries.

This course will discuss international product decision and product adaptation, entry mode in foreign markets, choosing appropriate marketing channels, export pricing methods, promotion for global reach, social media/digital marketing and finally establishing your own brand.

This course will deliberate on domestic agricultural policies, in the context of evolving law(s), both at central and state levels for key exportable crops from India. It further discusses export incentives, duty neutralization, and capacity building schemes, as enshrined in the Foreign Trade Policy of India. The course discusses in detail, the process and procedure of availing all export import benefits/ authorizations.

This course would discuss step by step process of getting started in Export-Import via clear understanding of export-import documentation, drafting an export sales contract, negotiating suitable INCO Terms and finally getting tuned to operational issues in international business. It would also cover the procedure for clearance of export-import cargo, duty assessment and payment of import cargo, export clearance and incentive assessment.

This course would discuss the customs clearance of goods, especially issues that agri exporters have to face at multiple levels of export and import operations. It will further explain the issues of logistics of agricultural products from origin to destination, covering elements such as containerization, palletization, unitization, packing, labelling, marking, choice of modal transport, multimodal transport, risks involved in logistics and
role of logistics intermediaries.

This session would discuss how to organize for pre shipment and post shipment finance, methods of payments (L/C,UCP), instruments of trade finance, currency risk management and FEMA Guidelines.

Get unparalleled hands-on exposure to how major Indian agri exporters are expanding their footprint and building international brands. Top industry leaders from diverse product segments will share their experiences on how they grew their international business, identified opportunities, interfaced with relevant buyers, overcame challenges, etc. They will also share practical insights on current trends and business strategies to build a successful export venture.