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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


Extensions in Import Validity period and Export obligation period in Advance  authorizations/DFIA

April 23, 2020 16350 Views 0 comment Print

Automatic Extension of Import Validity period and EO period by 6 months for AAs under HBP Para 4.41(e) and Para 4.42(h) where no revalidation/EO period extension has been granted till date:

Modalities for import of Peas & Pulses for fiscal year 2020-21

April 21, 2020 3684 Views 0 comment Print

Laying down of modalities for import of Peas and Pulses for the fiscal year 2020 – 2021. Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide Notification No. S.0.1225 (E) dated 28th March. 2020 allowed import of following items as per annual quota indicated against them:

Import of Pulses allowed only to Millers/Refiners with allotted Quota

April 21, 2020 906 Views 0 comment Print

Restriction on import of Pulses. Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry vide Notification No. S.0.1225 (E) dated 28th March, 2020 allowed import of following items as per annual quota indicated against them and the same will be allowed only to the Millers/Refiners as per procedure to be notified by Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

COVID 19 Relaxations | Announcements by DGFT for MEIS, TMA and COO

April 20, 2020 2757 Views 0 comment Print

On account of COVID 19, Indian Government is trying to provide relieves / measures to address the confusion / unrest in the industry. In continuation of our earlier email for extension of validity of policy and other parameters addressed by Commerce Ministry, we would also like to provide a brief of some of the important […]

Procedure for allocation of quota for import of Calcined Pet Coke & Raw Pet Coke

April 17, 2020 1434 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for allocation of quota for import of (i) Calcined Pet Coke for use as Calcined Pet coke (CPC) in Aluminium Industry and (ii) Raw Pet Coke for CPC manufacturing industry for the year 2020-2021 is notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice  […]

Allocation of additional quantity for export of sugar to USA under TRQ

April 17, 2020 363 Views 0 comment Print

Additional quantity of 745 MTRV (Seven Hundred and Forty-Five Metric Ton Raw Value) of raw cane sugar, for export to USA, under TRQ, up to 30.09.2020, has been notified.

Amendment in Export Policy of formulations made from Paracetamol

April 17, 2020 2331 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification  No. 50/2015-20  dated 03.03.2020  is  further  amended  to the  extent  that  the formulations made from Paracetamol (including FDCs) under any ITCHS Code, including the ITCHS Code mentioned above, are made “Free” for export, with immediate effect. However, Paracetamol APIs will remain restricted for export.

Import of additional quota of Urad for fiscal year 2019-20

April 16, 2020 426 Views 0 comment Print

Inter – Ministerial Committee to review the prices of Agricultural commodities to extend the deadline for import of additional 2.5 Lakh MT of Urad to 15th May, 2020 i..e imports should arrive at Indian Ports before 15th May, 2020.

DGFT notifies Import quantity of peas for fiscal year 2020-21

April 16, 2020 1755 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT  notifies the quantity of each category of peas, for fiscal year 2020-2021 vide notification no. S.O. 1260(E) dated 16th April, 2020. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 16th April, 2020 S.O. 1260(E).—In  exercise  of  powers  conferred  by  section  3  of  the  Foreign  Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 […]

Investigation of import of Oriented/Spin Drawn/Flat Yarn of Polyester

April 15, 2020 630 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of Sunset Review investigation concerning imports of All Fully Drawn or Fully Oriented Yarn/Spin Drawn Yarn/ Flat Yarn of Polyester from China PR and Thailand.

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