Paypal will be allowing the withdrawals to Indian local banks after the announcement today. Currently, it’s allowed to business customers who are exporting goods and services globally (provided they have export code, which we will talk about shortly) but currently these is no decision for individuals unless they decide to start the business and get the import export code (IEC) from Government of India.
How to get Import Export Code for Paypal payments?
Importer Exporter Code (IEC Code) is mandatory for any person or entity who wants to make any Import or Export. IEC is unique 10 digit code issued by Director General of Foreign Trade , Ministry of Commerce, Government of India to Indian Companies. The IEC code is permanent in nature until it’s surrendered by the IEC holder or cancelled by the Licencing Authority upon any default made be the IEC holder. one wants to export or import any goods, one needs to have an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC). The certificate is issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and needs to be registered as an individual, firm, organization, entity. You can register for Importer Exporter code online at Indian Customs and Excise gateway.
Unfortunately companies as big as paypal can make these rules with no negative effects to themselves. It’s just tough luck for individuals in India, but ultimately caused by the amount of fraud occurring there.