IEC Verification
POST
https://api.staging.indiconnect.in/idverifygr/verification
Last modified:2026-04-01 11:03:29
Import Export Code (IEC) records maintained by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India.
It enables organizations to verify importers or exporters and obtain detailed information about the associated business.
registered branches, and director information. This helps businesses, financial institutions, and compliance teams
perform quick and reliable trade verification.
Headers
| Header | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| myAppId | String | Yes | Application identifier provided by Indiconnect. |
| service-key | String | Yes | Service key used to access verification APIs. |
| Authorization | String | Yes | API authentication credentials in the format x-api-access access_key:secret_key. |
| Content-Type | String | Yes | Request content type. Must be application/json. |
Request Parameters
- IEC_Number – The 10-digit Import Export Code issued to businesses or individuals engaged in international trade.
- documentType – Type of verification to perform. Use:
IEC Verification.
Response Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| ie_code | The IEC number that was verified. |
| iec_status | Indicates whether the IEC is valid or inactive. |
| no_of_branches | Total number of branches registered under the IEC. |
| nature_of_concern | Type of business entity (e.g., Proprietorship, Partnership, Public Limited). |
| directors | List of directors or authorized individuals associated with the IEC. |
| branches | List of registered branch offices linked with the IEC. |
Use Cases
- Business KYC verification
- Trade partner authentication
- Import/export compliance checks
- Fraud prevention in international trade
- Business onboarding for exporters and importers
Request
Header Params
Body Params application/jsonRequired
Responses
Request Request Example
Shell
JavaScript
Java
Swift
curl --location --request POST 'https://api.staging.indiconnect.in/idverifygr/verification' \
--header 'myAppId: verification_business_app' \
--header 'service-key: sk_test_a9944179bc598f06' \
--header 'Authorization: x-api-access indc_test_a41eaf2a175f3b13:ac_test_bf7117f6da6c6285' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data-raw '{
"query": "mutation {\r\n businessVerification(\r\n input: {\r\n IEC_Number: \"0388066415\" # IEC (Import Export Code) is a 10-digit numeric code issued in India for businesses or individuals who want to do import or export of goods/services internationally.\r\n documentType: \"IEC Verification\"\r\n }\r\n ) {\r\n ok\r\n message\r\n result {\r\n __typename\r\n ... on IECVerificationResult {\r\n ie_code\r\n iec_status\r\n no_of_branches\r\n nature_of_concern\r\n directors {\r\n father_name\r\n dir_name\r\n address\r\n contact_no\r\n }\r\n branches {\r\n branch_code\r\n address\r\n }\r\n }\r\n }\r\n }\r\n}\r\n",
"variables": {}
}'Response Response Example
{
"data": {
"businessVerification": {
"ok": true,
"message": "Business verification completed successfully",
"result": {
"__typename": "IECVerificationResult",
"ie_code": "0388066415",
"iec_status": "Valid",
"no_of_branches": "0",
"nature_of_concern": "Public Limited",
"directors": [
{
"father_name": "Mukesh D. Ambani",
"dir_name": "ANANT MUKESH AMBANI",
"address": "39, Altamount Road,,Opp. Washington House,Mumbai",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "HASMUKHRAI TULSIDAS KANABAR",
"dir_name": "DINESH HASMUKHRAI KANABAR",
"address": "2801, 28th Floor, Lodha Altamount,S K Barodawala Road, Cumballa Hill Altamount Road,Mumbai",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "Pradip Kumar Khaitan",
"dir_name": "HAIGREVE KHAITAN",
"address": "1104, Sterling Seaface,Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli,Mumbai",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "Mukesh D. Ambani",
"dir_name": "AKASH MUKESH AMBANI",
"address": "39, Altamount Road,,Opp. Washington House,Mumbai",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "OTHMAN HMOUD ALRUMAYYAN",
"dir_name": "YASIR OTHMAN H ALRUMAYYAN",
"address": "7012 NAHR,AL FURAT AL ALA _ ALKHUZA ZMA,RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "Mukesh D. Ambani",
"dir_name": "ISHA MUKESH AMBANI",
"address": "39, Altamount Road,,Opp. Washington House,Mumbai",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "Vishwanath Kamath",
"dir_name": "KUNDAPUR KAMATH",
"address": "A 293, Kalpataru Horizon,SK AHIRE MARG, Worli,Mumbai",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "AJIT KUMAR BANERJI",
"dir_name": "SHUMEET BANERJI",
"address": "160 W, 62nd st, Apt 42C,New York 100237540 US,USA",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "PRODYUT KUMAR MUKHERJEE",
"dir_name": "ARUNDHATI BHATTACHARYA",
"address": "C-702, 7th Floor, Plot 1000 & 1001, Suvidha Emerald,Kakasaheb, Gadgil Marg, Khed Gully, Prabhadevi,MUMBAI",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "VENKATAPURNACHANDRA RAO KOSARAJU",
"dir_name": "VEERAYYA CHOWDARY KOSARAJU",
"address": "Flat No. Teja 511, My Home Navadweepa Madhapur,,K.V. Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad,Hyderabad",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "DHIRUBHAI HIRACHAND AMBANI",
"dir_name": "MUKESH DHIRUBHAI AMBANI",
"address": "39, Altamount Road,,Opp Washington House,,MUMBAI",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "R L MESWANI",
"dir_name": "NIKHIL RASIKLAL MESWANI",
"address": "242, Rambha,,Napean Sea Road,,MUMBAI",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "R L MESWANI",
"dir_name": "HITAL RASIKLAL MESWANI",
"address": "?Woodlands?, Flat No. C-23/24,,67, Peddar Road,,MUMBAI",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "KOTESWARA RAO PANDA",
"dir_name": "MADHUSUDANA SIVAPRASAD PANDA",
"address": "92-93 Bakhtawar 22 Narayan Dabholkar Road,,Malabar Hill,,MUMBAI",
"contact_no": null
}
],
"branches": [
{
"branch_code": "20",
"address": "C/O.CHEMICAL TERMINAL TROMBAY LTD, PIRPAU INSTALLATION,NEAR BPModified at 2026-04-01 11:03:29