DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...
DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...
DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...
DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...
DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...
DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...
DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...
DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...
DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...
DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...
DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...
DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...
DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...
DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...
DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...
DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...
DGFT : DGFT has included the India-Oman CEPA in Para 2.88(a) of the Handbook of Procedures. The amendment enables exporters to obtain Cer...
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...
DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...
DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...
The government revised the import policy for platinum articles, moving them from free to restricted import status. Only limited re-import categories are now permitted without restriction.
The filing timeline for Annual RoDTEP Returns has been extended to 31 March 2026. Exporters must pay a ₹15,000 composition fee to avail the extended window and retain benefits.
Finished umbrella imports are now restricted unless the CIF value is ₹100 or above per piece. Export-linked units such as EOUs and SEZs remain exempt from the MIP condition.
eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal – Detailed Process, Advisory References, Service Exports Clarification & Professional Guide Regulatory Background and Advisory Framework The Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (eBRC) is a key compliance document evidencing foreign exchange realisation against exports. It is relied upon for: Benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) GST refunds (IGST refunds, LUT […]
The piece outlines how the EU–India FTA reshapes goods, services, and investment flows. It explains tariff cuts, service commitments, and the long-term economic benefits for both sides.
The government imposed minimum import price limits on key antibiotics to curb low-priced imports. Imports below notified CIF values are restricted for one year, with limited export-linked exemptions.
The pact expands goods and services trade across a US$24 trillion market. It is expected to accelerate exports, support jobs, and attract fresh investment.
The trade authority has opened a fresh competitive bidding round for gold imports under India–UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26. The move enables utilisation of the remaining quota through an e-auction process with revised eligibility norms.
The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or internal circulation do not give a notification legal effect.
The notification sets out eligibility, documentation, and quota procedures for wheat flour exports. The key takeaway is that exports are now permitted only through a tightly regulated authorisation process.
