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DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3087 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 660 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1551 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 705 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 5841 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print


Free import policy of Urad extended upto 31.03.2026

March 10, 2025 1098 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends Free import policy for Urad beans (ITC HS 07133110) to March 31, 2026, amending import policy conditions.

Govt Allows Yellow Peas Import Without MIP or Port Restrictions

March 10, 2025 663 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends Free import period for Yellow Peas (ITC HS 07131010) to May 31, 2025, with no MIP or port restrictions, subject to online registration.

India Lifts Export Ban on Broken Rice with Effect from 7th March 2025

March 7, 2025 1620 Views 0 comment Print

India amends export policy, allowing free export of broken rice under HS code 1006 40 00. The restriction is lifted with immediate effect.

DGFT Amends Import Policy for Platinum Products from Free to Restricted

March 5, 2025 1443 Views 0 comment Print

India revises import policy for platinum, restricting imports except for platinum alloy with 99% or more purity. Changes effective under DGFT Notification No. 60.

Ubharte Sitaare Fund – How to Apply & Eligibility

March 5, 2025 1470 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Ubharte Sitaare Fund, its objectives, benefits, eligibility criteria, and how small and mid-sized businesses can apply for this scheme.

DGFT Notifies New SION No. A-3684 for Metronidazole Gel Export

March 3, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issues Public Notice No. 49/2024-25, notifying new SION A-3684 under Chemical & Allied Products for Metronidazole Gel USP 1%. Read details here.

DGFT Guidelines for Advance Authorisation Closure Issues

February 28, 2025 1161 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT addresses issues in Advance Authorisation closure due to space constraints in shipping bills. Exporters can submit self-attested GST e-invoices for compliance.

Import Definition in Indian Trade Laws: SEZ-DTA Transactions

February 18, 2025 2274 Views 0 comment Print

This article critically examines the legal definitions of Import across various legislations, analyzing their implications for SEZ-DTA transactions.

RODTEP Annual Return Requirements and Filing

February 18, 2025 8316 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about the RODTEP Annual Return, filing guidelines, eligibility, and consequences for non-compliance with the scheme.

Guidelines for Importing Premium Frozen Duck Meat in India

February 13, 2025 639 Views 0 comment Print

India restricts premium frozen duck meat imports to 3-star and above hotels, requiring authorization for distributors. Direct imports by hotels remain unrestricted.

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