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...
M/s. BAPL Industries Limited Vs Union of India (Madras High Court) HC directed to adjudicate matter before Tribunal as it involved adjudication on technical points w.r.t. business transactions In M/s BAPL Industries Limited v. Union of India [W.P. 27387/2011 and MP No. 1/2011 & 1/2013 decided on July 14, 2021], M/s BAPL Industries Limited (Petitioner), […]
The claims for assistance under the TMA Scheme for the quarters ending on 31.03.2020 and 30.06.2020 can be filed upto 30th September, 2021. Public Notice No. 14/2015-2020 | Dated The 13th July, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi New Delhi Public Notice No. 14/2015-2020 | […]
Export of Eggs, Potatoes, Onions, Rice, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Dal, Stone Aggregates and River Sand has been permitted to the Republic of Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives during the period 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 as per the quantities indicated in the Table at Para 1 above. The […]
The name of BRBNMPL as appearing in Policy Condition 1(I) of Chapter 48 of ITC HS 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy) is corrected to read as Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Ltd. Policy Condition 1(II) of Chapter-48 of ITC(HS) 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy) is deleted as a step towards reducing compliance burden. Government of India […]
The revised formats of ANF-2H and ANF-2I of HBP, 2015-2020 are notified as a step towards reducing regulatory compliance burden. Public Notice No. 13/2015-2020 Dated: 12th July, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi -110 011 New Delhi, Dated 12th July, […]
Effect of this Public Notice: Para 2.96 (b) of Chapter-2 of Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020 stands deleted, and revised format of ANF-2C is notified as a step towards reducing regulatory compliance burden. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi -110 011 Public […]
issuance of benefits/scrips under MEIS, SEIS, ROSL and ROSCTL Schemes would be on hold for a temporary period due to changes in the allocation procedure. During this period, no fresh applications would be allowed to be submitted at the online IT module of DGFT for these schemes and all submitted applications pending for issuance of scrips would also be on hold.
In an important memorandum sent to Union Consumer Affairs Minister Shri Piyush Goel Confederation of All India Traders on 07th July, 2021 has urged the Govt to withdraw the latest notification putting stock limits on “Pulses” as it is arbitrary, unjustified and in contravention of the advice of Hon’ble Office of the Prime Minister of […]
The DGFT vide Notification No. 58/2015-2020, dated February 12, 2021 amended certain provisions of Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Foreign Trade Policy, (2015-2020) (“FTP”), related to Import Export Code (“IEC”). As per amended provision: 1. DGFT issues IEC in electronic form (e-IEC). Application for issuance of e-IEC can be made directly on the […]
M/s. Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) vide Public Notice No. 11/2015-2020 | Dated: 1st July, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 11/2015-2020 […]
