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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 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


Plea seeking to quash notification prescribing MIP dismissed by HC

March 19, 2021 1221 Views 0 comment Print

Pam Agro Industries Vs Union of India (Gujarat High Court) It is not in dispute that the petitioners imported cashew kernel (broken) from Vietnamese suppliers for a price ranging from Rs. 151/- to Rs. 180 /- per kg in Indian currency which is the transaction value ordinarily required to be considered for levy of custom duty […]

Export Promotion Schemes- RoDTEP, TIES, Duty Drawback, GST Refund

March 17, 2021 11892 Views 0 comment Print

Export Promotion The Government of India has launched the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) scheme w.e.f FY 2017 -18 to assist Central and State Government agencies for creation of appropriate infrastructure for growth of exports from the States. The Scheme provides financial assistance in the form of grant-in-aid to Central/State Government agencies for setting […]

Govt notifies last date for applying for RoSL claim

March 17, 2021 1155 Views 0 comment Print

In the online module for filing claims under RoSL, applications containing shipping bills with Let Export Order (LEO) date between 01.10.2017 and 06.03.2019 are required to be submitted separately. Similarly, separate application containing shipping bills with LEO date before 01.10.2017 needs to be submitted. Last date for submitting applications containing shipping bills with LEO date from 01.10.2017 date for filing applications containing shipping bills with LEO date before 01.10.2017 would be 31.12.2021.

Plastic Export Promotion Council is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP

March 17, 2021 651 Views 0 comment Print

M/s The Plastic Export Promotion Council is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP (2015-2020) for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential).

Documents to be submitted for applying for import authorization for import of DEA

March 16, 2021 630 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to the applications being submitted by the applicant for import authorization for import of restricted item Denatured Ethyl Alcohol (DEA). At present the applicants are filing online application (ANF. 2 M) along with information in Proforma as circulated by Trade Notice No. 27/2019-20 dated 29th July, 2019

Appendix 2E of FTP 2015-2020- Change in address of Indian Chemical Council

March 16, 2021 813 Views 0 comment Print

Address details Delhi branch of Indian Chemical Council under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 has been updated to Indian Chemical Council – Northern R egion, 206, Ansal Bhawan, K G Marg, New Delhi – 110001

Export of Red Sanders wood by Govt of Andhra Pradesh- Extension of time reg.

March 11, 2021 558 Views 0 comment Print

Government of Andhra Pradesh has been allowed time upto 31.12.2021 to complete the process of export of allocated quantities of Red Sanders wood.

Production Linked Incentive Scheme

March 11, 2021 3075 Views 0 comment Print

Keeping in view India’s vision of becoming ‘Atmanirbhar’ and to enhance India’s Manufacturing Capabilities and Exports, an outlay of INR 1.97 lakh crore has been announced in Union Budget 2021-22 for PLI schemes for 13 key sectors for a period of 5 years starting from fiscal year (FY) 2021- 22.

Circulars amending FTP 2015-20 provisions ultra vires FTP 2015-20

March 9, 2021 2733 Views 0 comment Print

Atlantic Shipping Private Limited. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) High Court Held that DGFT Policy Circular Nos. 06/2018 dated 22.05.2018 and 08/2018 dated 21.06.2018 in so far as they seek to add and amend the provisions of the FTP 2015-20 by inserting additional conditions to curtail the rights / benefits claimed by the […]

Change of IFSC and Account due to Bank Merger

March 9, 2021 9078 Views 0 comment Print

1. Kind attention is invited to all the Importer, Exporters, Customs Broker & other stakeholder to PSU banks merger & amalgamation. 2. The following list is of PSU Banks after Merger:-

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