Resources for international brands and buying teams sourcing products from India. Vanguard Sourcing works with D2C businesses, retailers and importers evaluating Indian manufacturers for home textiles, floor coverings, home décor and selected hard goods.
Use these guides to understand product suitability, supplier qualification, cost comparison, quality controls and market-specific sourcing considerations.
Start with the India Sourcing Fundamentals
- Why D2C brands should source from India
- Building a resilient D2C sourcing strategy across Asia
- India vs China vs Vietnam: choosing a sourcing market
- How to find and vet manufacturers in India
Product Category Guides
- Private-label home textiles in India
- Sourcing rugs and bath mats from India
- Sourcing home décor and lifestyle products
- Sourcing hard goods, kitchenware and storage
Quality, Compliance and Commercial Planning
- Quality control for D2C brands sourcing across Asia
- Product compliance for major import markets
- How to compare landed cost across India, China and Vietnam
- MOQs, sampling and production planning
Country-Specific Sourcing Guides
- India sourcing for US D2C brands
- India sourcing for UK D2C brands
- India sourcing for European D2C brands
- India sourcing for Canadian and Australian D2C brands
- India sourcing for Dubai and UAE brands
Work with an India-Based Sourcing Partner
If your team is developing a new product, qualifying a supplier or reviewing India as part of an Asia sourcing strategy, Vanguard Sourcing can help assess the product requirements and relevant Indian manufacturing options.
Discuss your next sourcing project. Share your product category, specifications, target quantity and destination market with Vanguard Sourcing. Contact our team to discuss the appropriate India sourcing support.