In the world of trade, financial services are becoming as important as conventional services. The Hinduja Group offers alternative forms of financing to suppliers and customers. In addition to handling standard trade practices such as documentary credit operations, cash management, disposition of financial means and hedging against fluctuations in exchange and interest rates, the Group facilitates new methods of financing such as export financing, management of trust accounts and project financing based on counter-trade in co-operation with international banks. These financing models are becoming increasingly important and complement traditional trading functions.