CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIAN EXPORTERS IN COMPLYING WITH INTERNATIONAL TRADE REGULATIONS

The international trade environment requires exporters to comply with a range of complex regulations, certifications, and documentation standards. This study focuses on identifying the major challenges faced by Indian exporters in meeting these international trade regulations. A descriptive research design was used, and data was collected from 100 exporters across sectors such as textiles, machinery, agro-products, and pharmaceuticals. The study found that documentation complexity, frequent policy changes, lack of awareness, high compliance costs, and certification delays were the most common challenges. Among these, documentation issues were the most frequently reported. While variations were observed across gender, age, type of export and experience level, chi-square analysis revealed no statistically significant association between demographic variables and the type of challenge faced. The findings suggest the need for better regulatory support, digital process improvements, and targeted training programs, especially for new and small exporters.