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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 669 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 480 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


Reg. Export of Red Sanders wood by DRI

July 29, 2019 1200 Views 0 comment Print

Time upto 31.12.2019 has been allowed to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to finalize the modalities and complete the entire process of export of balance quantity of Red Sanders wood allocated to each entity by the DGFT against the quota permitted by CITES.

MEIS: Eligibility on Export From SEZ/EOU Unit on behalf of DTA Unit

July 28, 2019 8427 Views 2 comments Print

DGFT clarified that the export which are made/have been made directly from SEZ/EOU unit to Foreign Consumer on whose behalf of DTA unit wherein export documents are prepared and field at the customs office of the concerned SEZ/EOU unit, mentioning the name of SEZ/EOU unit along with the name of DTA unit on whose behalf export are made, would be eligible for MEIS.

Brief Guide For Export Business In India

July 26, 2019 2277 Views 1 comment Print

If you are planning to start export business or already running export business, then you should know the procedures to set up or grow your export business in India. The Exporter needed to do following things for setting the desired export business in India. 1. Formation of Business Entity: The exporter of India can form […]

High Court Order in respect of item at EXIM Code 1005 Maize (Corn)

July 26, 2019 2172 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to Notification No. 93 (RE-2013) dated 29.09.2014 which, inter – alia, revised the import policy for EXIM code 1005 – Maize (Corn) (1005 90 00 -Other), removing the item from the State Trading Enterprises” list to Free.

Corrigendum to Trade Notice No. 06/2019-20 dated 16th April, 2019

July 24, 2019 984 Views 0 comment Print

In the matter, it has been brought to the notice of this Directorate that a typographical error has occurred in the aforementioned Trade Notice as there has been an interchange in HSN Codes of Urad and Moong. Since, consequent to the Notice inviting applications, import authorizations have been issued for Urad, Moong and Tur dal based on the HSN Codes appearing in the aforementioned Trade Notice

10000 MT sugar allocated for export of sugar to EU under CXL quota

July 24, 2019 1533 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of 10000 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to EU under CXL Quota from 1.10.2019 to 30.09.2020 has been notified vide Public Notice No. 21/2015-2020 dated 24th July, 2019.

DGFT lay down procedure for issue of GAICT of SCOMET Items/Software/Technology

July 24, 2019 2397 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.79F has been inserted in the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 to lay down the procedure for issue of Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfer (GAICT) of SCOMET Items/Software/Technology.

DGFT allocates additional 1239 MTRV for sugar export to USA under TRQ

July 17, 2019 384 Views 0 comment Print

Additional quantity of 1239 MTs (One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Nine Metric Ton Raw Value) of raw cane sugar to be exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2019 has been notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan Public Notice No. 19/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, the 17 July, 2019 Subject:- […]

Merger of Council for Trade Development and Promotion into BoT

July 17, 2019 1020 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to merge the Council for Trade Development and Promotion (CTDP) with the Board of Trade (BOT) and the new forum will remain as Board of Trade (BOT) Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 11/2015-20-DGFT New Delhi, the 17 July, 2019 […]

Govt appoints Sri Sudipta Bhattacharya, Director, as Statistics Officer

July 16, 2019 984 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India now appoints Sri Sudipta Bhattacharya, Director, as Statistics Officer, under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.

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