India sourcing agent

SETU SOURCING: your India sourcing agent

✓Reliable supply chain: vetted export factories across 13 specialist manufacturing hubs in India ✓Lower costs: US duty at 18% since the 2026 trade deal, among the lowest of major sourcing origins ✓Quality control on site: local team of 10 sourcing experts — our agents visit and inspect every factory before you order ✓Clear communication: English & French speaking team for smooth project management
Importer at a trade fair Importer on a call Importer working from home +7 ★★★★★4.9/5 · trusted by 120+ importers

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A sourcing expert reviews your brief and replies within 2 business hours (GMT+5:30).

No commitment · English · French · Hindi

The India sourcing agent that benchmarks the giants

Shahi Exports Arvind Welspun Living Trident Group Raymond Tata International Goldiam International Eastman Exports

From apparel to home textiles, leather and jewelry: the giants set the standard, our directories tell you who matches it at your volume.

Markets

Sourcing services trusted by global companies

🇺🇸 United States

Since the February 2026 trade deal, Indian goods enter the US at an 18% tariff, one of the lowest rates among major sourcing origins. US buyers lead in Indian home textiles, handicrafts and leather goods.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

The UK is one of the top two buyers of Indian leather and footwear, and a long-standing market for Indian apparel, home textiles and furniture.

🇨🇦 Canada

Canadian importers come to India for apparel, home textiles, jewellery and handicrafts, with direct sailings from Nhava Sheva to Halifax and Vancouver.

🇦🇺 Australia

Under the India–Australia trade agreement in force since 2022, most Indian goods enter Australia duty-free: textiles, homeware, furniture and jewellery lead the flow.

13

specialist manufacturing hubs

10

sourcing experts on the ground

3

QC checkpoints on every order

24h

to get your first reply

Categories

Key product categories we source from India

Clothing

Cotton knitwear from Tirupur, woollens from Ludhiana, woven apparel from India’s top mills: fabric and garment made in the same country.

Home Textiles

The world’s largest terry towel exporter and number two in bed linen: towels, sheets and curtains from Panipat and Karur.

Jewelry

925 silver and gemstone jewelry from Jaipur, diamond-set gold from Mumbai’s SEEPZ, brass fashion lines at wholesale scale.

Leather & Footwear

India tans its own hides: bags from Kanpur and Kolkata, leather footwear from Agra, belts and small goods from Chennai.

Handmade Rugs

Around 40% of the world’s handmade carpet exports: hand-knotted in Bhadohi and Mirzapur, hand-tufted in Panipat.

Handicrafts

Brass and metalware from Moradabad, glazed ceramics from Khurja, glassware from Firozabad, carved wood from Saharanpur.

We also run programs in solid wood furniture, organic clothing, jute bags and marble & granite: see the full range in our products made in India guide.

Why Setu

Why choose our India sourcing agency?

Strong local network across India’s export hubs

Access to India’s specialist export clusters across Tirupur, Jodhpur, Moradabad, Panipat and beyond, for faster lead times, competitive pricing, and reliable suppliers.

Experienced multicultural team

15+ years’ experience in Asian export manufacturing, fluent in English, ensuring clear communication and efficient project management.

Transparent pricing

Itemized quotes with no hidden fees, and cost-cutting strategies that keep your landed cost competitive.

Strict 3-step quality control

Prototype inspection, in-production checks, and final pre-shipment review to meet your specifications, order after order.

The team

Meet your sourcing team

A local team of 10 sourcing experts in Delhi and Jaipur — English, French and Hindi speaking.

Priya Nair, Key Account Manager at SETU SOURCING Priya Nair Key Account Manager

Your main point of contact in Delhi. Priya turns each brief into a short-list of vetted exporters, with compared quotes and negotiated terms.

Arjun Mehta, Sourcing Assistant at SETU SOURCING Arjun Mehta Sourcing Assistant

Based in Jaipur, Arjun follows your orders day to day: samples chased, factories visited, and every inspection report checked before it reaches you.

George Korn, Founder of Setu Sourcing George Korn Founder, Setu Sourcing

Fifteen years in Asian export manufacturing. George built Setu’s factory network and keeps one standard on every client program.

Testimonials

Clients love working with Setu

★★★★★

“First container of sheesham furniture from Jodhpur arrived exactly to spec. The pre-shipment report caught two finish issues before loading — that alone paid for the service.”

Sarah M. · Home decor retailer, United States

★★★★★

“We moved our GOTS knitwear program from another origin to Tirupur with Setu. Sampling was fast, pricing was itemized line by line, and communication in French made everything simpler.”

Camille R. · D2C fashion brand, France

★★★★★

“The vetting is real. Setu eliminated two ‘factories’ from our shortlist that turned out to be traders, and negotiated 12% off the FOB on the one we kept.”

James T. · Hospitality procurement, United Kingdom

★★★★★

“Brass hardware from Moradabad, 4 repeat orders in. Every in-production check came with photos and a written report before we paid the balance. Zero surprises so far.”

Lena K. · Homeware wholesaler, Australia

★★★★★

“As a first-time importer, the door-to-door handling mattered: freight from Nhava Sheva, customs, documentation. I only had to receive the pallets.”

Marc D. · E-commerce brand, Canada

★★★★★

“Hand-knotted rugs from Bhadohi for our three showrooms. Setu locked a finish reference at prototype stage and batch two matched batch one — which, with hand work, is the whole game.”

Elisa V. · Interior design studio, Netherlands

How it works

How our India sourcing company works

1 Tell us what you need

Product specifications, MOQ (minimum order quantity), certifications, and target price.

2 We find your suppliers

We identify the best suppliers in the specialist hub for your product. Our team vets exporters, compares pricing between hubs, and arranges samples so you can validate quality before production.

3 We deliver to your warehouse

From factory floor to your warehouse, we handle the full process: in-production monitoring, strict quality checks, and end-to-end logistics.

Request your free quotation

Send your product, target price and volumes. A sourcing expert replies within one business day.

✓ Free supplier shortlist ✓ English · French · Hindi
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