What is a chemical indenting agent in Mumbai?
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 from its office in Andheri (East), Mumbai, alongside its own supply business.
Where is your office in Mumbai?
We are at 102, L1, Ashok Premises, Nicholas Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400069 — close to the Western Express Highway and the airport. Buyers and visiting principals are welcome by appointment; call +91 98191 11179 or email source@cheloraamines.com to fix a time.
Which areas around Mumbai do you cover?
Greater Mumbai and the whole Mumbai Metropolitan Region — Taloja, the TTC belt at Rabale, Mahape, Turbhe and Pawne, Panvel, Khopoli, Patalganga, Rasayani, Mahad, Roha, Dombivli, Ambernath, Badlapur, Thane, Bhiwandi, Vasai, Palghar and Tarapur. We also serve Pune, Nashik, Lote Parshuram and the Gujarat corridor on the same terms, and indent business is not limited by distance since the manufacturer ships directly to your site.
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.
Do you handle imports through JNPT and Mumbai Port?
Yes. Most of our import indents land at JNPT (Nhava Sheva), with Mumbai Port used where break-bulk or liquid cargo suits it better. 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 DG declaration against the contract before they reach the bank or customs, because mismatched documents are the usual cause of a delayed release.
Can you arrange exports from India for a Mumbai manufacturer?
Yes. We represent Indian manufacturers looking for buyers in the Gulf, Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas, and place those buyers' indents with you. You ship on your own invoice and bill of lading, usually FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF the buyer's port, and we handle the introduction, negotiation and follow-up for a commission.
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.
We are a chemical manufacturer. Can Chelora Amines represent us in Mumbai?
Yes. We represent manufacturers in India and overseas that want more industrial buyers in Mumbai and western India without building a sales office here. 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.
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 within Maharashtra 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 near Mumbai?
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 Taloja or Tarapur within days of a confirmed order and payment. Imports add production time, vessel booking, transit and clearance at JNPT. 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 Mumbai-area site, 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.
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 Mumbai?
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.
