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...
DGFT amended Appendix 2B of FTP 2023 to include authorised agencies permitted to issue Preferential Certificates of Origin under the India-UK CETA. The notification specifies product-wise authorities and SEZ-based issuing agencies.
The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government databases. It claims the process imposes unnecessary costs and operational hardships without improving compliance.
DGFT amended Para 2.91 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023 to allow exporters to obtain Certificates of Origin under India-UK CETA through self-declaration. The amendment also retains the existing authorised agency certification mechanism.
DGFT notified the enlistment of fourteen new Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies under Appendix-2G of FTP 2023. The agencies are now authorized to issue Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates through the DGFT portal.
The issue involved limited validity of norms for Advance Authorisation. The amendment extends validity to 2028, ensuring continuity and reducing compliance burden.
The update introduces four new input-output norms for specified chemical products. It allows direct approvals by authorities, reducing delays and improving consistency in export processes.
DGFT revised the RoDTEP schedule to reflect amendments in the Customs Tariff Act. The update ensures consistency between export incentives and tariff classifications.
The government has introduced clear procedures for applying and allocating wheat export quotas. Strict eligibility, timelines, and reporting requirements must be followed.
The government extended the Minimum Import Price on specified paper board imports to maintain existing policy conditions. The notification continues earlier safeguards without altering terms.
A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and improves exporters’ liquidity.
