.trade Domain Registration India
.trade is an open generic top-level domain run by Elite Registry Limited of Gibraltar, live since March 2014. WebJi® billing lists it at ₹2,754 to register, ₹2,861 to transfer and ₹3,037 a year to renew, before 18% GST. It suits Indian wholesalers, exporters, commodity traders and trade-fair organisers.
For Indian wholesale traders, import-export firms, commodity dealers, trade-fair organisers and market-trading educators choosing a trade-focused address.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹2,754/yr
- Renewal
- ₹3,037/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .trade domain?
.trade is an open generic top-level domain for buying, selling and trading businesses, run by Elite Registry Limited of Gibraltar. IANA dates the delegation report to 14 March 2014 and shows the zone live since 19 March 2014, with Elite Registry as its only recorded manager. The zone is DNSSEC-signed, and the registry’s own site is nic.trade.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic top-level domain |
| Registry manager | Elite Registry Limited, Ocean Village, Gibraltar |
| Live since | 19 March 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| Registry’s stated aim | A dedicated online space for the trade sector |
Who registers .trade in India?
In India “trade” covers three different businesses — wholesale trading, import-export, and market trading — and .trade can name any of them. Each carries different expectations from visitors, so make the meaning clear in the name before the dot.
| Meaning | Buyer | Example name |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and distribution | Traders in hardware, FMCG or textiles supplying retailers | sadarbazaarwholesale.trade |
| Import–export | IEC-holding exporters and importers | rajexports.trade |
| Commodities | Agri-commodity and spice traders | unjhajeera.trade |
| Trade fairs and B2B events | Expo organisers and buyer–seller meets | textileexpo.trade |
| Market trading education | Stock and derivatives educators, trading-software sellers | chartschool.trade |
How much does a .trade domain cost?
WebJi® billing lists .trade at ₹2,754 to register, ₹2,861 to transfer in and ₹3,037 a year to renew, before 18% GST. For planning only, three years at today’s prices would come to ₹2,754 plus two renewals at ₹3,037, ₹8,828 in all; any prepaid multi-year price is shown at checkout.
| Extension | Register (₹) | Renew (₹/yr) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| .trade | 2,754 | 3,037 | Traders, exporters, trade events |
| .supply | 2,861 | 2,977 | Distributors and suppliers |
| .exchange | 4,562 | 4,846 | Marketplaces and swap platforms |
| .business.in | 809 | 877 | Indian trading firms on a budget |
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What do you need to register .trade?
Nothing beyond accurate contact details: the .trade registry checks no IEC, GSTIN or trading licence. The rules that matter sit with the business, and buyers look for them on the site.
- Exporters: show your Importer Exporter Code and GSTIN; overseas buyers often check them before a first order.
- Market-trading educators: investment advice and research in India require SEBI registration; a course site must not offer tips or guaranteed returns without it.
- Email: authenticate the domain with SPF, DKIM and DMARC before sending quotations, and test delivery to a few buyer addresses.
- Registrant: hold the name in the firm’s name with a monitored mailbox.
.trade vs .supply, .exchange and .com
Choose .trade for a trading house, exporter or trade event; .supply when you distribute to businesses; .exchange for a platform where others trade; .com when the firm deals worldwide under a brand. No extension improves ranking, and B2B buyers judge catalogues and certifications, not the ending.
Exporters with factories often prefer .industries for the manufacturing arm and keep .trade for a separate trading company.
Building a trading website on .trade
Trading sites win enquiries with a clear product range, minimum order quantities and a fast quotation path. WebJi® describes builds for exporters on websites for manufacturers and exporters. Market traders who run strategies on a server can see trading VPS; other extensions are on domain registration in India.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .trade registry?
Elite Registry Limited, based in Gibraltar, according to IANA. It has managed .trade since delegation in March 2014 and publishes registry information at nic.trade.
Why does a .trade transfer cost more than a new registration?
WebJi® billing lists ₹2,754 for a new .trade registration but ₹2,861 for a transfer in, before 18% GST. The two are simply listed at different rates, and a completed transfer still adds a year to the existing term.
Can a stock-market course use a .trade domain?
The registry allows it. In India, giving investment advice or research recommendations needs SEBI registration, so an education site should teach methods without stock tips or promised returns unless the provider is registered.
Is .trade a good fit for a mandi commission agent?
It can be, if the site lists commodities, rates and contact details for growers and buyers. Many agents do business on WhatsApp, so a simple page with daily rates and a click-to-chat button is usually enough.
Is .trade DNSSEC-signed?
Yes. IANA lists a DS record for .trade, so your name can be signed once your DNS provider supports DNSSEC.
Registry facts from IANA (iana.org/domains/root/db/trade.html) and nic.trade; prices read from WebJi® billing on 15 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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