Trade Finance
International - Imports

International - Imports

Finance solutions of real value to your import-export business

Kotak Mahindra Bank provides a comprehensive range of import related services, helping you cover your trading risks.

Key Features

  • Tailor made solutions to suit all your import needs
  • Experienced trade finance team that focuses on client requirements
  • Leverage our global network of correspondent banks

Letter of Credit

We offer our customers import financing services through Letters of Credit (L/C) which are well accepted globally and supported by a strong trade finance setup.

We have correspondent banking arrangements with a large number of banks worldwide for this service. Our trade team is equipped to structure solutions for a variety of purchase requirements, ranging from simple L/Cs to revolving L/Cs, bid bonds, Standby L/Cs and other performance guarantees.

Bills & Collection

We have a strong, experienced trade finance team that focuses on client trade-related requirements, whether domestic or international. This team advises and guides clients on documentation and transactions ensuring:

  • Quick turnaround times through smooth document processing
  • Faster payments through constant follow-ups with correspondent banks for timely recovery of funds
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Better reach
  • Excellent trade support
  • Arrangement of credit reports of overseas parties
  • Specialised advice on international trade related issues as well as technical issues such as ECM requirements, RBI reporting, new circulars and international developments

We have developed a global network of correspondent banks that enables us to handle large volume collection portfolios. We offer world-class facilities for handling collections related to international trade.

Outward Remittances

Our services in this area include:

  • Payment of direct Import Bills: Processing and remittances for Import Bills directly received by importers in India.
  • Advance payment towards imports: Processing and remittances towards advance payment for imports.
  • Other outward remittances like dividend payouts, ECB payments, royalty, shipping, etc.
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