The Exim Times was founded with a clear and simple objective: to bring transparency, verification, and accountability into global sourcing.
- We do not represent suppliers.
- We do not work on commissions.
- We do not sell promises.
Our role is to act as an independent verification and facilitation platform, helping buyers make informed decisions before committing capital, entering contracts, or sending advance payments.
At the same time, we believe responsible trade must also support ethical manufacturing, MSME inclusion, rural entrepreneurship, and long-term international cooperation. Through our work, we aim to contribute to a more reliable and sustainable global trade ecosystem.
As global trade evolves with technology and AI, verification and due diligence become even more critical. Our commitment remains to serve buyers, institutions, and trade stakeholders with neutrality, professionalism, and integrity.
Shrikant Lachake is an international trade professional with academic qualifications and hands-on experience in international business, global trade facilitation, and sourcing risk management.
He holds an MBA in International Business from Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune, and has completed professional training in International Trade and Export Promotion under the Niryat Bandhu program of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT).
He has further pursued a Diploma in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership, with a focus on international relations, diplomatic engagement, and global economic cooperation.
His work spans engagement with importers, exporters, MSMEs, chambers of commerce, and international partners, focusing on supplier verification, factory audits, trade risk assessment, and responsible sourcing practices.
