The Rise of ITFS Platforms in Trade Finance
The Rise of ITFS Platforms in Trade Finance Global trade is fast. Money? Not always. That’s the gap Trade Finance has always tried to close; helping businesses move goods across borders without waiting endlessly for payments. But as trade gets more digital, old systems are showing their limits. Manual paperwork. Long approval cycles. Banks operating in silos. That’s where a new hero is stepping in; ITFS, or International Trade Financing Services. It’s changing how exporters and importers access working capital. And it’s doing it with speed, transparency, and trust. What is ITFS? Think of ITFS as a digital marketplace for trade finance. It’s where exporters, importers, banks, and financiers come together on one secure, RBI-approved platform to finance cross-border trade. Instead of waiting weeks for payments, exporters can sell their trade receivables instantly. Financiers bid to offer the best rate. The exporter gets funds e...