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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


Amendment of Crude Oil Policy: Notification No. 80/2023 – DGFT

March 22, 2024 786 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with Notification No. 80/2023 from DGFT, India, amending policy conditions for Crude Oil under HS Code 2709 00 10. Learn more here.

DGFT extends Export Prohibition on Onions till Further Notice

March 22, 2024 783 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s latest amendment (Notification No. 81/2024-DGFT) extending the prohibition on onion exports until further notice.

EOU, AA holders & SEZ units gets benefit of RoDTEP scheme till September 2024

March 20, 2024 4176 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the extension of the RoDTEP scheme for Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Advance Authorization Holders, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) until September 2024, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and the process to avail them.

Interest Equalization Scheme: Rs. 2.50 Cr per IEC cap for Quarter ending on 30.06.2024

March 20, 2024 948 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated on the recent amendments to Indias Interest Equalization Scheme, their implications, and the extended deadline till 30.06.2024

Changes in origin declaration for Self-Certification under UK DCTS

March 18, 2024 1947 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about changes in origin declaration for self-certification under UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and its implications for Indian exporters. Get insights on rules, requirements, and transition detail

Urea Import by Indian Potash Limited Allowed under FTP 2023 Until March 31, 2025

March 18, 2024 1041 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with the latest amendment in Urea import policy by the Government of India. Detailed analysis of Notification No. 79/2023-DGFT issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Ajanta Soya Ltd Vs UOI: AIDC Exemption for Soyabean Oil Imports till 30.06.2023

March 18, 2024 666 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Delhi High Court’s judgment on AIDC exemption eligibility for soyabean oil imports under TRQ until 30.06.2023, despite discrepancies in Bill of Lading dates.

Amendment in Import Policy for Duck Meat under Chapter 2 of ITC (HS) 2022

March 16, 2024 615 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with the latest notification (No. 78/2023) from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry regarding the amendment in import policy conditions for duck meat under Chapter 2 of ITC (HS) 2022.

Imposition of Minimum Import Price on Synthetic Knitted Fabrics

March 16, 2024 3042 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the impact of DGFT Notification 77/2023 imposing a Minimum Import Price on Synthetic Knitted Fabrics until September 15, 2024. Get detailed analysis and policy insights.

Export prohibition of De-Oiled Rice Bran extended till 31st July, 2024

March 15, 2024 696 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of the amendment in the export policy condition of De-Oiled Rice Bran by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India, effective from March 15th, 2024.

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