What is a chemical indenting agent in Gujarat?
An indenting agent is a commission agent who brings a manufacturer and an industrial buyer together and places the buyer's order, called an indent, with the manufacturer. The manufacturer invoices and ships to the buyer directly, the buyer pays the manufacturer directly, and the agent is paid a commission for arranging and following through the sale. Chelora Amines works this way for chemicals across the Gujarat GIDC belt, alongside its own supply business.
Which areas of Gujarat do you cover?
The whole state. In practice most of our work is in the Bharuch belt — Ankleshwar, Panoli, Jhagadia, Vilayat and Dahej — and in Vapi, Sarigam and Umbergaon, Surat's Sachin, Pandesara and Hazira, Vadodara's Nandesari, Savli and Padra, Halol, and Ahmedabad's Vatva, Naroda, Odhav, Changodar and Sanand, plus Rajkot, Jamnagar, Morbi and the Kutch belt around Mundra and Anjar.
Do you have an office in Gujarat?
Our office is in Andheri (East), Mumbai, a short flight or overnight drive from the Gujarat belt, and we visit plants and purchase offices here regularly. Indent business does not depend on a local godown — the manufacturer ships straight to your GIDC plot — so what matters is the relationship with the source and the follow-up, both of which we handle from Mumbai. Call +91 98191 11179 or email source@cheloraamines.com to arrange a meeting.
Which ports do you work through for Gujarat imports?
Mundra and Kandla (Deendayal) for most container and bulk cargo, Hazira and Dahej where the Surat–Bharuch belt or a liquid parcel suits them better, and Pipavav as an alternative container route. You remain the importer of record on the manufacturer's invoice and clear the goods through your own CHA. We check the proforma invoice, LC terms, COA, bill of lading, certificate of origin and dangerous goods declaration against the contract before they reach the bank or customs.
We manufacture in Gujarat. Can you find buyers for us?
Yes — that is a large part of what we do here. We represent Gujarat manufacturers looking for industrial buyers in the rest of India and in export markets such as the Gulf, Africa, Southeast Asia and Europe. Send your product list, specifications, capacity, packing options and target markets, and we will come back with an honest view of where we can sell and on what basis, exclusive or non-exclusive, by product and territory.
How is an indenting agent different from a trader or distributor?
A trader or distributor buys the material, holds stock in its own godown, invoices you from its own books and earns the difference between its buying and selling price. An indenting agent never takes ownership of the goods. The sale is made directly between the manufacturer and the buyer, and the agent earns a commission rather than a margin. Indenting suits regular volumes and container loads; buying from stock suits small, urgent or irregular needs.
Who pays the indenting agent's commission?
Normally the manufacturer, also called the principal, pays the commission under a written agency agreement. It is usually a percentage of the invoice value or a fixed amount per tonne, and becomes due after shipment or once the buyer's payment is received, as agreed. Where a buyer asks us to source on its behalf for a fee instead, that is agreed in writing before any work starts.
Does buying through an indenting agent cost more than buying direct?
Usually not. You are quoted the manufacturer's own price and pay the manufacturer directly, with no stockist margin and no extra handling in between. Many manufacturers would not quote a new or mid-size buyer directly at all, or would quote less competitively, so working through an agent who already has the relationship is often the way to reach the source in the first place.
Who invoices me, and who do I pay?
The manufacturer. On an indent the proforma invoice, tax or commercial invoice, packing list and shipping documents are all issued by the manufacturer in your company's name, and payment goes from your bank to the manufacturer's bank by advance remittance, letter of credit or agreed credit terms. Chelora Amines does not collect your payment on indent business.
Who is responsible if the material does not meet specification?
The contract of sale is between the manufacturer and the buyer, so the manufacturer is responsible for the quality it certifies on the Certificate of Analysis. Our role is to agree the specification in writing before the order, check the pre-shipment COA against it and, if there is a problem on arrival at your site, take up the claim with the principal on your behalf until it is settled.
Which chemicals do you handle on indent?
Mainly amines and their derivatives, such as methylamines, ethylamines, ethanolamines, morpholine and cyclohexylamine, plus solvents, intermediates and specialty chemicals from manufacturers we work with. Send the product name, CAS number and quantity, and we will tell you whether it is best supplied on indent or from our own invoice.
What payment terms are used on indent orders?
Payment terms are agreed between the manufacturer and the buyer. The usual options are advance payment by bank transfer, an irrevocable letter of credit at sight or on usance terms, documents against payment, or open credit once a relationship is established. We help both sides settle on terms that work for a first order and improve them as trust builds.
Is there a minimum order quantity on indent?
Indent business follows the manufacturer's minimum, which for most chemicals is a drum or pallet load for domestic orders and a full or part container for imports. For smaller or one-off quantities, buying from our stock is usually quicker and simpler, and we will suggest whichever route fits.
How long does an indent order take to reach a plant in Gujarat?
It depends on whether the manufacturer ships from stock or produces against the order. A domestic indent from an Indian plant with stock can reach a site in Ankleshwar or Vapi within days of a confirmed order and payment. Imports add production time, vessel booking, transit and clearance at Mundra, Kandla or Hazira. The manufacturer's committed dispatch date is written on the proforma invoice, and we track it through to delivery.
Can I get samples before placing an indent?
Yes. For most products we can arrange a sample from the manufacturer's current production with its COA and SDS, delivered to your plant, so your QC and R&D teams can qualify the material before a commercial order. Send your application and the specification you test against with the request.
Will you tell me who the manufacturer is?
Yes, before you buy. On an indent you contract with the manufacturer directly, so its name appears on the proforma invoice and every shipping document. At the first enquiry stage we may share the specification and a typical COA first and disclose the name once both sides want to proceed, which protects the commercial information of the principal and the buyer.
Does buying on indent change my GST or customs paperwork?
No. You buy on the manufacturer's invoice exactly as you would if you bought direct. For a domestic purchase the Indian manufacturer charges GST and raises the e-way bill in the normal way; for an import you are the importer of record and pay duty and IGST on that invoice. Our commission is a separate matter between Chelora Amines and the principal.
What happens if there is a delay or a dispute?
We stay in the middle until it is resolved. For delays we chase the manufacturer for a revised dispatch date and keep you informed. For quality, quantity or documentation problems we collect the evidence, present the claim to the principal and follow it through to a replacement, credit note or agreed settlement.
Do you sign confidentiality and agency agreements?
Yes. We sign non-disclosure agreements with buyers and manufacturers before specifications, prices or volumes are shared, and work with principals under a written agency agreement that sets out products, territory, exclusivity and commission. Your pricing and customer information is not shared with anyone else.
How do I start working with Chelora Amines as an indenting agent in Gujarat?
Buyers should send the product name, CAS number, grade, quantity, packing and delivery location. Manufacturers should send their product list, specifications and target markets. Use our
contact page, email source@cheloraamines.com or call +91 98191 11179, and we usually reply within 24 hours.
