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 imposed minimum import price limits on key antibiotics to curb low-priced imports. Imports below notified CIF values are restricted for one year, with limited export-linked exemptions.
The pact expands goods and services trade across a US$24 trillion market. It is expected to accelerate exports, support jobs, and attract fresh investment.
The trade authority has opened a fresh competitive bidding round for gold imports under India–UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26. The move enables utilisation of the remaining quota through an e-auction process with revised eligibility norms.
The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or internal circulation do not give a notification legal effect.
The notification sets out eligibility, documentation, and quota procedures for wheat flour exports. The key takeaway is that exports are now permitted only through a tightly regulated authorisation process.
The notification keeps the export prohibition intact while carving out a narrow exception for capped exports. Up to 5 LMT of wheat flour and related products can now be exported under a special authorisation route.
The government has notified detailed procedures for exporting wheat flour under HS Code 1101. Exporters must meet eligibility norms, quantity thresholds, and strict compliance conditions to secure authorisation.
The notice refines eligibility to RBI-aligned credit, applies benefits only to post-02.01.2026 sanctions, and excludes deemed exports and NPAs—helping exporters understand who qualifies and when.
The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Refunds were directed as per law.
The High Court declined to rule on the validity of the import ceiling and instead directed DGFT to examine the trader’s challenge. The authority must decide the issue by a reasoned order within a fixed timeframe.
