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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 663 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 1554 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 1071 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 183 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 492 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 117 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 477 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 222 Views 0 comment Print


Supply of essential commodities allowed to Maldives during 2024-25

April 5, 2024 915 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 03/2023 by DGFT permits export of essential commodities like eggs, rice, and sand to Maldives for 2024-25, exempting from restrictions.

Export of Onions (under HS code 0703 10 19) to UAE

April 3, 2024 819 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with DGFT Notification No. 02/2023 allowing an additional 10,000 MT of onions for export to UAE. Read the detailed analysis here.

DGFT Directives regarding submission of digitized ANFs, Appendices etc

April 2, 2024 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Get insights on Trade Notice 01/2024-25 from DGFT regarding digitized ANFs and Appendices. Learn about online submission requirements for exporters and importers.

Export of 1,000 MT of Kala Namak rice under HS Code 1006 30 90

April 2, 2024 1056 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the latest DGFT notification allowing export of 1,000 MT of Kala Namak rice under HS Code 1006 30 90. Find out the policy conditions and authorized customs stations.

DGFT Promotion 2023: New Senior Private Secretaries Appointed

April 2, 2024 780 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce announces promotions against vacancy year 2023. Learn about the new Senior Private Secretaries appointed in DGFT.

JSW Steel Wins MEIS Benefits Despite Procedural Errors

March 30, 2024 942 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court grants MEIS benefits to JSW Steel Limited despite procedural errors in shipping bills. Detailed analysis of the judgment and its implications.

DGFT Updates Banks for Gold/Silver Imports: Appendix 4B Changes

March 28, 2024 1128 Views 1 comment Print

Stay updated with the latest changes as DGFT revises the list of banks authorized to import gold/silver under Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023.

Procedure for GAET under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part I

March 27, 2024 1245 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the General Authorization for Export of Telecommunication items (GAET) under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part I. Read Public Notice No. 52/2023 for details.

New Policy: Bulk Export Licenses for SCOMET Categories 8A5 Part 1 & Part 2 Items

March 27, 2024 888 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: The Government of India, through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, has introduced Notification No.82/2023-DGFT on 27.03.2024. This notification pertains to the General Authorization for the export of Telecommunication-related items and Information Security items covered under category 8A5 of SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and […]

Procedure for General Authorisation for Export of GAEIS – Category 8A5 Part 2 of SCOMET

March 27, 2024 1380 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the General Authorization for Export of Information Security items (GAEIS) under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part 2. Understand the conditions, eligibility, and post-reporting requirements.

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