How to Start an Amazon FBA Business from India 2026 — NRI & Kerala Guide

April 24, 2026

Amazon FBA from India 2026 — Complete Guide for NRIs & Kerala Entrepreneurs

Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) allows you to sell products globally while Amazon handles storage, packing, shipping, and customer service. For NRIs and Kerala entrepreneurs, FBA is one of the most powerful ways to build a global e-commerce business from India — selling to the US, UK, UAE, and European markets.

What is Amazon FBA?

You source products, send them to Amazon's fulfillment centers
Amazon stores, packs, ships, and handles returns
You focus on product research, sourcing, and marketing
Sell on Amazon.com (USA), Amazon.co.uk (UK), Amazon.ae (UAE), Amazon.de (Germany), Amazon.in (India)

Why Amazon FBA from India?

India's manufacturing cost advantage — source at low cost, sell at global prices
Kerala's strengths: spices, handicrafts, ayurvedic products, coir, handloom
Strong NRI network in USA, UK, UAE — built-in customer base
Government support: APEDA, MSME export schemes, RoDTEP duty drawback
Profit margins: 30–60% on well-researched products

Step 1: Business Registration

Private Limited Company — recommended for FBA (credibility, bank accounts, FDI)
GST Registration — mandatory for Amazon India sellers
IEC (Import Export Code) — mandatory for international FBA
Amazon Seller Account — register at sellercentral.amazon.com

Step 2: Product Research

Use tools: Jungle Scout, Helium 10, AMZScout
Target: Monthly sales > 300 units, BSR < 50,000, competition < 200 reviews
Kerala product opportunities: Organic spices, ayurvedic oils, coir products, handloom textiles, brass handicrafts
Avoid: Gated categories, fragile items, heavy products (>2kg), seasonal items

Step 3: Sourcing from India

Spices: Idukki, Wayanad, Kozhikode markets
Handicrafts: Thrissur, Palakkad artisan clusters
Textiles: Kannur handloom, Balaramapuram weaving
Ayurvedic: Kottakkal, Thrissur Ayurveda manufacturers
Get Organic Certification for premium pricing
Get APEDA Registration for agri-product exports

Step 4: Shipping to Amazon FBA Warehouses

Use freight forwarders for sea/air shipment to USA/UK/UAE
Amazon FBA prep: labeling (FNSKU), poly bagging, carton requirements
Incoterms: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) recommended for smooth customs clearance
Customs: HS code classification, duty rates, FDA registration (for food/supplements)

Step 5: Launch & Scale

Amazon PPC (Pay Per Click) — essential for launch phase
Get 10–20 initial reviews via Amazon Vine or follow-up emails
Optimize listing: title, bullet points, A+ content, backend keywords
Scale: Add variations, expand to new marketplaces, launch new products

Costs & Revenue Potential

Item	Cost/Revenue
Amazon Professional Seller Account	USD 39.99/month
FBA fees (per unit)	USD 3–6 (varies by size/weight)
Initial inventory investment	₹2–5 Lakhs
Monthly revenue (established seller)	USD 5,000–50,000+
Net profit margin	25–45%