India is still well-known for "shopper paradise" for enterprising good deal with the shopkeeper. However, before you buy, it is improved to compare prices with the neighboring shop. With tourists, bargaining is almost a practice. Emporiums run by State Government are a secure place to buy because the quality is standardized; the UPS normally lower then the fixed prices.Ensure that you are fully fulfilled with your purchases and that you get a proper receipt. Return of goods is not entertained, even less, once you have returned to your country because Indian customs have strict regulations against this. Should your shopping weight be too much to escort you by air, it can be sent as unaccompanied luggage.

Usually, Handicraft shops can also ships it to your address, but persist on a comprehensive, insurance it is recommended that expensive goods like carpets etc., be brought from recognized government recognized' shops.

Except on antiques requires prior permission of the archaeological survey of India which can be agreed from the shop where you buy. Most shops that put up for sale to tourists welcome the major credit cards. Some of them even accept personal cheques.