DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
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 : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...
DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...
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 : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...
DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...
DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...
DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...
DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...
DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...
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...
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...
DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...
DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...
DGFT revises the Handbook of Procedures, merging ANF-1A into ANF-2A and enabling electronic verification of IEC application details to simplify the process.
The import of unstudded platinum jewellery (HS 71131921) is now restricted until April 2026, requiring DGFT approval for importers.
DGFT confirms that EODCs will not be withheld for AAs impacted by old Rule 96(10) if IGST was paid or pre-import conditions were met.
DGFT Notification restricts Red Sanders export (log/roots from cultivation) to a Restricted Export Authorisation, effective immediately. Export is now subject to state-wise annual quotas, strict S151 sanction rules, and mandatory digital platform tracking for sustainable harvest.
DGFT issued a Trade Notice inviting stakeholder feedback on proposed amendments to the Aayat Niryat Forms (ANF) for SCOMET export authorizations. The changes aim for a single application format.
The EPCG scheme allows manufacturers to meet their Export Obligation via sales to a third-party exporter (Para 5.04, FTP 2023). Goods must be exported as is with strict documentation and financial flow compliance.
DGFT revises Source from India eligibility criteria: all valid IECs with ₹100k export realization in the last 3 years can now register on Trade Connect.
DGFT cancels provisional Gold TRQ allocations under India-UAE CEPA for FY25-26. Trade Notice 16/2025-26 details the online procedure for applicants to claim application fee refunds.
DGFT Public Notice 31/2025-26 revises the India-UAE CEPA Gold TRQ procedure (HS 7108). Applicants must now have BIS hallmarking and GST registration. TRQ allocation will shift to a competitive online bidding/tender process.
DGFT amends Appendix 2B of FTP 2023 to include agencies authorized to issue Certificates of Origin under the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
