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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 3093 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 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


Delhi HC Sets Aside Norms Committee’s Decision on EOU Wastage Norms

January 12, 2024 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court overturns Norms Committee’s decision on fixing wastage norms for downstream products of Export Oriented Units (EOUs).

How to surrender IEC license online?

January 4, 2024 3003 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to surrender IEC license online effortlessly. Understand the reasons, process, and required documents for IEC surrender. Ensure compliance and avoid future issues.

DGFT Allocates 8606 MTRV Raw Cane Sugar to USA under TRQ Scheme 2024

January 3, 2024 819 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 36/2023- DGFT announces allocation of 8606 MTRV raw cane sugar to USA under TRQ scheme for the US fiscal year 2024. Details on conditions, certification, and implementation.

Amendment in Import Policy for Screws under HS Code 7318

January 3, 2024 13665 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendment in the Import Policy for screws under HS Code 7318 by the Government of India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Notification No. 55/2023-DGFT dated 3rd January, 2024.

Import policy of Used IT Assets (laptops, desktops, monitors, Printers) from SEZ to DTA

January 1, 2024 4758 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of Notification No. 56/2023-DGFT dated January 1, 2024, amending Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. Learn about revised conditions for importing Used IT Assets from SEZ to DTA

E-Commerce Exports Handbook for MSMEs

December 30, 2023 3282 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the E-Commerce Exports Handbook for MSMEs leveraging DGFT Initiatives. Learn about strategies, regulations and opportunities for global trade success

DGFT: Extension of Free Import Policy for Urad and Tur till 31.03.2025

December 28, 2023 1182 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest update on DGFT Notification 54/2023. The Government of India extends the Free Import Policy for Urad and Tur till March 31, 2025. Details on revised policy conditions.

No Open Market Raw Material Purchases Permitted with Duty-Free Import Authorization for Exports: Delhi HC

December 28, 2023 555 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Delhi High Court judgment on Rajesh Gupta & Ors. vs DGFT. No permission for open market raw material purchase when Advance Authorization allows duty-free imports.

DGFT Policy Circular: Clarification on Ad-hoc Norms Applicability

December 27, 2023 1596 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Policy Circular No. 08/2023-DGFT for clarification on the applicability of ad-hoc norms. Insights for Regional Authorities, Exporters, and Custom Authorities. Stay informed!

DGFT Extends Deadline: Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin Filing Till 31.03.2024

December 26, 2023 1380 Views 0 comment Print

Important update from the Ministry of Commerce: Deadline for mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin extended to December 31, 2024. Learn more about the transition and guidelines.

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