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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 663 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 1563 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 1071 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 714 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 5844 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 471 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 186 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 504 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 120 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 477 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 222 Views 0 comment Print


Import Substitution Nationalism in the Interests of the Nation – Not Protectionism

October 28, 2020 6720 Views 1 comment Print

‘Import Substitution’ (IS) generally refers to a Trade & Economic Policy that that advocates Replacing or Eliminating or Minimizing the Importation of the commodity and Encourage for the Production in the Domestic Market. It is based on the Premise that a Country should attempt to Reduce its Foreign Dependency through the Local Production of Industrial […]

Linking/ Registration of IECs in new revamped DGFT Online environment

October 28, 2020 1914 Views 0 comment Print

i. The new platform is accessible through user-based IDs for applying online. All IEC holders are encouraged to create login IDs through an online registration process preferably well before the roll out of next phase of the platform in the 2-3 weeks. ii. For user ID creation, mobile number/email ids will be a mandatorily required. The same will be authenticated by the process of OTP/email based authentication process.

Submission of data to RoDTEP Committee

October 28, 2020 1650 Views 1 comment Print

Members of trade are already aware that a new Scheme, Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) has been approved for introduction by the Government.

Procedure & Criteria for applications for export of Nitrile/NBR Gloves

October 27, 2020 1182 Views 0 comment Print

2. The procedure to apply for the export license under this Quota is outlined below: I. Export of Nitrile/NBR Gloves as per the export quota fixed above will be allowed for the period of October and November, 2020.

Extension of time period for import of tur during fiscal year 2020-21

October 26, 2020 894 Views 0 comment Print

It has now been decided to extend the validity of license for import of tur from 15.11.2020 till 31.12.2020 and the cut—off date for ICLC for import of tur shall accordingly be 31.12.2020.

IEC Profile Management- FAQs

October 24, 2020 12570 Views 0 comment Print

Q 1. What is the technical requirement for filing an IEC? Ans. -Valid Digital Signatures Token -Valid PAN -Valid Mobile Number and Email ID. -Valid Address Details of Branch Office -Valid Bank Account in the name of IEC Holder -Valid Aadhar Card matching the details with PAN Card Q 2. How to apply for new […]

Digital Signature & e-Sign using Aadhaar for getting IEC

October 24, 2020 34986 Views 4 comments Print

Q 1. Why Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is required for getting IEC issued from DGFT? Ans. DSC has been re-introduced in IEC to strengthen the IEC issuance and modification processes. Q 2. What type of DSC tokens are allowed and what are the validations? Ans. We support Class-2 and Class-3 token. Both Individual and Organisation […]

Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of LDPE

October 23, 2020 1800 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United States of America.

Amendment in Export Policy of Nitrile/NBR Gloves

October 22, 2020 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Export policy of Nitrile/NBR Gloves exported under above mentioned HS Codes or any other HS Code is revised from Prohibited to Restricted category.

Investigation concerning anti-dumping duty on imports of Fluoroelstomer

October 19, 2020 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. (SSR) 02/2020 Sunset Review investigation concerning anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Fluoroelstomer’ (FKM) originating in or exported from China PR.

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