IEC Verification
POST
https://api.staging.indiconnect.in/idverifygr/verification
Last modified:2026-10-07 10:58:32
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 'https://api.staging.indiconnect.in/idverifygr/verification' \
--header 'myAppId: verification_business_app' \
--header 'service-key: sk_test_bf78b31a4b9275ca' \
--header 'Authorization: x-api-access indc_test_8cdbb53b09f50c3c:ac_test_bd6e115254f11a58' \
--header 'providercode: LLOK77FI' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"query": "mutation {\r\n verify(\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": {
"verify": {
"ok": true,
"message": "Verification completed successfully",
"result": {
"__typename": "IECVerificationResult",
"ie_code": "0715248396",
"iec_status": "Valid",
"no_of_branches": "4",
"nature_of_concern": "Private Limited",
"directors": [
{
"father_name": "MAHESH VASUDEV DESHPANDE",
"dir_name": "ROHAN MAHESH DESHPANDE",
"address": "Flat 704, Riverstone Residency, Pashan-Sus Road, Pune, Maharashtra, 411021",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "SANJAY RAJARAM MORE",
"dir_name": "NIKHIL SANJAY MORE",
"address": "House 18, Shivneri Enclave, College Road, Nashik, Maharashtra, 422005",
"contact_no": null
},
{
"father_name": "VILAS RAMCHANDRA BHOSALE",
"dir_name": "ADITYA VILAS BHOSALE",
"address": "Bungalow 12, Greenfield Heights, Gangapur Road, Nashik, Maharashtra, 422013",
"contact_no": null
}
],
"branches": [
{
"branch_code": "101",
"address": "Plot No. 18, MIDC Industrial Area, Bhosari, Pune, Maharashtra, 411026"
},
{
"branch_code": "205",
"address": "Office No. 402, Tech Park, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400069"
},
{
"branch_code": "318",
"address": "Unit 6, Industrial Estate, Sanand, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382110"
},
{
"branch_code": "427",
"address": "Warehouse 14, Logistics Park, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, 602105"
}
]
}
}
}
}Modified at 2026-10-07 10:58:32