Oil Exporter Improves Cash Flow During High-Volume Cycles

A mid-sized oil exporter supplying to Southeast Asia and Middle East markets was
handling large-ticket transactions regularly, with monthly inflows of ₹3–4 crore.While
volumes were strong, the finance team faced ongoing challenges:

  • FX margins (~0.8–1%) quietly reducing overall realization
  • $40–$60 deductions on every transaction due to correspondent banks
  • INR credits taking 3–5 working days, affecting working capital cycles
  • Difficulty in planning payments to suppliers due to uncertain timelines
    Even small inefficiencies became significant due to the high transaction values.

Xchangepe Solution:

The exporter shifted collections to Xchangepe to improve efficiency and predictability.

  • Lower FX markup (~0.2%) with full transparency
  • No correspondent bank deductions
  • Faster settlements (same day / T+1)
  • Ability to track and manage all remittances digitally

Results and Benefits:

  • Annual savings of ₹60+ Lakhs
  • Faster access to funds helped in better inventory and payment planning
  • Improved visibility on inflows and FX rates
  • Reduced dependency on bank coordination

Conclusion

For high-volume exporters, even small improvements in FX and
settlement speed create a big impact. Xchangepe helped the exporter improve margins
while bringing predictability to their cash flow.

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