Luxury Goods Trading: Pay India Suppliers Fast
Import luxury fashion, accessories, watches, and premium lifestyle products Send INR payments to India suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 86% vs traditional banks.
Save £3,025 per £100k Payment
Typical savings for Luxury Goods Trading paying India suppliers
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High correspondent bank fees
- ❌ Manual compliance checks
- ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
- ✓ Transparent pricing
- ✓ UPI (Unified Payments Interface) available
- ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
At £300k-£5M monthly volume, save £36,300/year
Common Challenges: Luxury Goods Trading in India
Industry Pain Points
- High-value, low-volume transactions
- Authentication and provenance
- Brand allocation restrictions
- Grey market competition
Country-Specific Considerations
- FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) compliance
- RBI (Reserve Bank of India) reporting for large transactions
- Import/export code (IEC) required for trade payments
- GST (Goods and Services Tax) documentation
How Unicorn Solves Luxury Goods Trading Payment Challenges in India
Fast Settlement: T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
Use UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for instant INR settlement.Instant mobile payments, free for merchants
Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
Upload supplier invoices as PDFs. Our AI OCR extracts amounts and currencies. See exactly what waiting costs you in real-time. Lock rates for 15 seconds when you see a good rate.
0.14s Compliance Screening
Automated compliance checks for India regulations.FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) compliance handled automatically.
Luxury Goods Trading Payment Profile
Understanding the payment dynamics of Luxury Goods Trading when paying India suppliers
⏱ Payment Timing
Pro-forma payment for allocations. Net 30 for established relationships. Immediate for grey market purchases.
📄 Invoice Terms
Pro-forma (allocations), Net 30 (established), immediate (grey market/collectibles).
Allocation-driven with seasonal peaks (Q4, CNY). High working capital in inventory. Collectibles can appreciate.
📊 FX Risk Profile
MODERATE: EUR (French/Italian), CHF (Swiss). High margins (40-60%) provide FX buffer. Value appreciation possible.
Direct brand relationships essential. Allocation-based, loyalty rewarded. Grey market: network of dealers.
Common Documentation for Luxury Goods Trading
- Brand Authorization
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Customs Valuation
- Provenance Documentation
- Insurance Certificate
Popular India Supplier Types for Luxury Goods Trading
Common India Suppliers
- Textile mills (Tirupur, Ludhiana, Surat)
- Garment manufacturers (Bangalore, Delhi NCR)
- Leather goods (Kanpur, Chennai)
- IT/software development (Bangalore, Hyderabad)
Payment Tips for India
- Use UPI or IMPS to avoid 2-3 day SWIFT delays
- Coordinate with supplier's CA for GST invoice matching
- INR is volatile - lock rates when favorable
- Avoid Diwali/festival periods for urgent payments
Ready to Pay India Suppliers 86% Cheaper?
Join Luxury Goods Trading businesses saving £3,025 per £100k payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).
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