Trade Finance & Import/ExportNon-Fund-Based

Global & Domestic Trade Facilitation with Bank-Guaranteed Payment Security

Inland (FLC) and Foreign (DLC) letters of credit ensuring secure global procurement with minimum cash margin requirements. Specially structured for Indian growth enterprises and mid-market corporates requiring debt funding from ₹1 Cr to ₹500 Cr.

Target Quantum₹1 Cr – ₹500 Cr
Facility Tenor90 to 180 days
Facility NatureNon-Fund-Based
Lender Network50+ Banks & NBFCs
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Letter of Credit (LC)

In high-volume domestic procurement and cross-border trade, suppliers demand payment certainty before shipping high-value goods, while buyers require proof of dispatch before releasing funds.

A Letter of Credit (LC) issued by a tier-1 bank bridges this trust deficit. The issuing bank guarantees payment to the seller upon presentation of compliant shipping documents (Bill of Lading, Lorry Receipt, Quality Certificates, Commercial Invoices).

SME PAISA structures Inland LCs (ILC) and Foreign LCs (FLC) with both Sight and Usance payment terms. Crucially, we negotiate cash margin requirements down from the standard 25%–30% down to 5%–15%, freeing up vital cash.

Key Strategic Benefits

Procure bulk materials from global and domestic suppliers without upfront cash outflow
Negotiate cash margins down to 5%–15% FD cover through structured credit advisory
Option to combine with LC Bill Discounting for extended 90 to 180-day buyer credit
Builds international credibility with global commodity and equipment suppliers
Facility Architecture

Letter of Credit (LC)

Structured specifically to avoid cash-flow bottlenecks and optimize borrowing costs.

Security Type:Underlying shipping documents & cash margin
Tenor Horizon:90 to 180 days
Advisory Model:100% Conflict-Free
EXECUTION BLUEPRINT

How This Facility Operates

From initial diagnostic appraisal and credit memo preparation to multi-lender syndication and seamless disbursement.

01

Underlying Contract & Proforma Invoice

Buyer and seller finalize the commercial contract specifying LC terms, shipping documents required, payment tenor (Sight vs Usance), and port of delivery.

02

LC Sizing & Issuance

Issuing bank opens the LC via SWIFT transmission to the seller’s advising bank against approved trade limits and soft cash margin.

03

Goods Dispatch & Document Presentation

Seller dispatches goods and submits compliant shipping documents to their bank within the specified presentation period.

04

Document Verification & Settlement

Issuing bank verifies documents for compliance, hands over shipping documents to the buyer for customs clearance, and settles payment at sight or usance maturity.

CRITERIA & CHECKLIST

Eligibility & Documentation Checklist

Standard underwriting criteria across our network of 50+ scheduled commercial banks and institutional NBFCs.

Primary Eligibility Norms

BENCHMARKS
Audited Turnover:₹5 Cr+ annual turnover with active procurement operations
Business Vintage:Minimum 2 years in trading, manufacturing, or import-export
Promoter Bureau Score:680+ for promoters; valid IEC (Import Export Code) for foreign LC
Borrower Entity:Pvt Ltd, Public Ltd, LLP, Partnership, Sole Proprietorship
Assessment Mode:Cash Flow Normalization & Balance Sheet Strength
Advisory & Structuring Note:

Even if your financial ratios fall slightly outside conventional bank parameters, our credit advisory team structures mitigating covenants, secondary collateral, or multi-banking facilities to secure approvals.

Required Documentation Checklist

48-72 HRS

Keep these documents ready to fast-track your proposal review within 48 to 72 hours:

IEC Certificate and GST registration proof
Past 2 years audited financial statements and tax audit reports
Supplier proforma invoices and underlying purchase orders
Current account bank statements for past 12 months
QUANTITATIVE ADVISORY ENGINES

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THE SME PAISA ADVANTAGE

Why Corporates Trust Our Structuring Desk

We do not lend from our own books. Our sole mandate is generating competing term sheets from 50+ banking partners to deliver lowest borrowing costs.

50+ Lending Partners

Direct access to credit committees across India's premier public sector, private commercial, and specialized NBFC lenders.

Multi-banking & consortium syndication
Rate benchmarking saving 75 to 150 bps
Fast-track credit appraisal & sanctions

100% Conflict-Free Pure Advisory

We do not lend from our balance sheet or operate with lender-biased volume targets or hidden commissions.

Unbiased institutional shortlisting for client benefit
Transparent advisory fees with zero hidden costs
Optimized debt profiles preventing debt traps

Government Scheme Maximisation

Integrating PLI, CGTMSE credit guarantees, TReDS, and Priority Sector lending benefits into your credit structure.

Collateral-free CGTMSE guarantee structuring
TReDS onboarding for instant invoice discounting
State capital subsidies and interest subvention

End-to-End Execution till Drawdown

Hands-on management from initial financial diagnostic through to term sheet sanction, security creation, and fund disbursement.

Institutional Credit Memo & CMA preparation
Direct negotiation of covenants & pricing
Dedicated corporate finance specialist assigned
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About Letter of Credit (LC)

Key operational, structural, and regulatory details for this credit facility.

Under a Sight LC, the issuing bank makes payment immediately upon presentation of compliant shipping documents. Under a Usance LC, payment is deferred for an agreed credit period (e.g., 60, 90, or 180 days) after document acceptance.
Advisory Mandate

Structure your Letter of Credit (LC) with optimal pricing.

Speak directly with our debt syndication team to structure your facility across our 50+ banking partners.

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