DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...
DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...
DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...
DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...
DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...
DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...
DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...
DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...
DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...
DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...
DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...
DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...
DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...
DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...
DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...
DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...
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...
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...
DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...
DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...
The government introduces INSIGHT under NIRYAT DISHA to strengthen export readiness through trade intelligence, skills development, and cluster-level facilitation.
DGFT has introduced TRACE under the Export Promotion Mission to partially reimburse MSMEs for testing, certification, and compliance costs. The scheme aims to strengthen India’s export quality ecosystem and facilitate global market access.
A new DGFT trade notice provides structured support for export factoring transactions undertaken by MSMEs. The scheme caps benefits at ₹50 lakh per year and applies only to eligible HS tariff lines and RBI/IFSCA-regulated entities.
The government introduces a 2.75% interest subvention on rupee export credit under a ₹25,060 crore mission. Benefits are capped at ₹50 lakh per IEC and apply to positive-listed HSN products.
Public Notice 47/2025-26 revises Para 4.73(19) of HBP 2023 by updating the laboratory’s suffix from DMCC to FZCO. The amendment takes immediate effect under FTP 2023 powers.
The government has expanded mandatory Halal certification to 20 more countries for meat exports. Exporters must comply with I-CAS requirements within prescribed transition periods.
The Trade Notice invites stakeholder feedback on a draft law aimed at granting legal recognition to electronic trade documents and enabling secure digital trade systems.
The circular addresses confusion under FTP 2023 on chemical warehousing. It confirms that industrial chemicals can be stored in bonded warehouses subject to regulatory compliance.
DGFT has rolled out real-time NPCI validation for bank accounts in IEC issuance and modification. Applications will now depend on NPCI validation status to proceed, auto-approve, or face rejection.
Clarification on Warehousing of Chemical under Para 2.36(a) of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 by DGFT dt 6th Feb 2026 India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 marks a shift toward continuity, adaptability, and trade facilitation, anchored on four pillars: remission-based incentives, collaborative export promotion, ease of doing business, and support for emerging areas like e-commerce. […]
