DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...
DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...
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 : 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 : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....
DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...
DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...
DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...
DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...
The Government has retained wheat exports as “Prohibited” but allowed shipment of 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes under specified conditions. Detailed modalities will be notified separately, maintaining regulatory control.
The government has permitted export of an additional 5 LMT of wheat flour under HS Code 1101, even though exports remain classified as Prohibited. Detailed procedures will be notified separately by DGFT.
The government has limited RoDTEP benefits to 50% of existing rates and value caps with immediate effect. The notification amends Appendix 4R and 4RE under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
The new scheme offers up to 30% freight reimbursement (₹20 lakh cap) to eligible MSMEs exporting notified products from identified districts, effective 20 February 2026.
DGFT has introduced the FLOW initiative to address logistics and warehousing challenges faced by MSMEs in global markets. The scheme provides capped financial assistance and structured compliance conditions to improve export efficiency.
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.
