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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 3096 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 711 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 465 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 465 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


Wheat Export Still Prohibited But Allowed Due to 25 LMT Relaxation Quota: DGFT

April 27, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

The notification retains the prohibition on wheat exports but allows a limited relaxation of 25 LMT. The ruling clarifies that exports can proceed only within specified limits and conditions.

DGFT Launches Online Module Due to Issues in Manual EPCG Scrip Utilization

April 21, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

The trade notice introduces an electronic system to resolve difficulties faced in using manually issued EPCG scrips. It enables seamless processing and transmission for better compliance.

DGFT Extends Interest Subvention to Chapter 72 Goods for MSEs Only

April 20, 2026 588 Views 0 comment Print

The notification includes 167 new tariff lines under Chapter 72 for interest subvention benefits, but restricts eligibility exclusively to Micro and Small Enterprises.

DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

April 19, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

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

DGFT Updates List of Authorized Banks for Gold and Silver Import

April 17, 2026 861 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT revised Appendix 4B to update banks permitted to import gold and silver. The notice clarifies authorized entities and validity period till 2029, ensuring regulatory clarity.

DGFT Amends Baryte Export Policy: Grade A & B Restricted, CDW Remains Free

April 17, 2026 849 Views 0 comment Print

The government has shifted Grade A and B baryte to the restricted category requiring DGFT approval. The move aims to regulate export of high-value mineral resources.

DGFT Expands RELIEF Scheme to Egypt & Jordan Amid Logistics Disruptions

April 17, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends RELIEF scheme benefits to Egypt and Jordan to support exporters impacted by global logistics issues. The move widens export facilitation coverage under EPM.

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

April 17, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enhance transparency, accessibility, and ease of doing business.

DGFT Clarifies Eligibility to Expand RELIEF Scheme Benefits for New ECGC Policies

April 15, 2026 759 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerned whether new ECGC Whole Turnover Policies qualify under RELIEF scheme support. DGFT clarified eligibility from March 16, 2026, ensuring wider access and boosting export insurance adoption.

DGFT notifes Import Restriction on Glufosinate: Minimum CIF Value Condition for 6 Months

April 13, 2026 498 Views 0 comment Print

The notification restricts import of Glufosinate where the combined CIF value and duty fall below the threshold. It introduces a uniform valuation-based control for six months.

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