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...
Trade and industry are informed that export of bio fuels for non-fuel purposes from EOU/SEZ will be regulated as under:- (i) The export would be in accordance of the para 6.01 of FTP for EOU and / or Rule 26 of SEZ Rules, 2006 (for SEZ units);
The Regional Authorities, while considering requests of discharge of Export Obligation, will ensure that in case of shortfall in Export Obligation fulfillment, the Policy Circulars earlier issued in terms of Para 5.11.2 of HI3P 2009-14 and Para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedure of FTP 2015-20 are also considered before issuance of the demand notice etc. This stipulation should also form part of the Check- Sheet for the purpose of EODC.
It has been decided that henceforth all applicants seeking relaxation of FTP/HBP provisions must fill up column no. 45 of ANF 2D, while making online application, clearly bringing out the relaxation being sought mentioning the relevant para of FTP/HBP also.
Para 4.38 Facility of Clubbing of Authorisations: (i) No clubbing of Authorisations issued on or before 31st March, 2009 shall be allowed. (ii) Request for clubbing shall be made in ANF – 4C to the concerned RA who has issued the Authorisations.
The Udyog Bhawan & the North Block houses the elite policymakers & probably the best of the IAS & the IRS (because in any efficient system, the merit should rise to the top & be entrusted with policy making task) but then when you find the best in the country indulging into a con game […]
When you are in the position of power, it is very easy to abuse the authority. On the other hand, it is very difficult for an authority to find courage to accept a mistake & say sorry. This is truer of the Indian bureaucracy than anywhere else in the world because there is no responsibility […]
Objective As per Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-2020, Service Providers of Notified Services, located in India, shall be rewarded under SEIS, subject to conditions as may be notified. Objective of Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) is to encourage and maximize export of notified Services from India. Eligibility: Para 3.08 of FTP (a) Service […]
Till now, import of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide (Niacinamide/ niacin) was ‘Free’ subject to No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior, before import of the item. For import of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide (Niacinamide/ niacin, this Policy Condition is being removed with immediate effect.
Central Government, hereby incorporates a list of 207 items as Technical Textiles vide Appendix – V of ITC (HS) 2017,Schedule-I (Import Policy).
Additional extension of six months in the Export Obligation Period (EOP) (beyond permissible extension period in Pam 4.42 of the HBP) to advance authorizations issued upto 30.06.2016 involving import of Raw cashew (SION E 8) –relaxation of Policy/ Procedure.
