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 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. […]
The government revised the import policy for platinum articles, moving them from free to restricted import status. Only limited re-import categories are now permitted without restriction.
The filing timeline for Annual RoDTEP Returns has been extended to 31 March 2026. Exporters must pay a ₹15,000 composition fee to avail the extended window and retain benefits.
Finished umbrella imports are now restricted unless the CIF value is ₹100 or above per piece. Export-linked units such as EOUs and SEZs remain exempt from the MIP condition.
eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal – Detailed Process, Advisory References, Service Exports Clarification & Professional Guide Regulatory Background and Advisory Framework The Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (eBRC) is a key compliance document evidencing foreign exchange realisation against exports. It is relied upon for: Benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) GST refunds (IGST refunds, LUT […]
The piece outlines how the EU–India FTA reshapes goods, services, and investment flows. It explains tariff cuts, service commitments, and the long-term economic benefits for both sides.
