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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


DGFT & CBIC: The ugly face of corrupt practices—2nd story

January 14, 2019 3150 Views 0 comment Print

It is very difficult to understand the motivations of the bureaucracy in pretending that they do not understand even the very basics & the system valuing those bureaucrats in increasing the inefficiency in the system. My understanding is that for these reasons, the stooges rise to the top & they have no fear in their […]

Procedure to Record information on transfer of MEIS/SEIS scrips on DGFT website

January 11, 2019 47976 Views 3 comments Print

It has been decided that transfer of MEIS/SEIS scrips, which have been issued on or after 14.1.2019,for EDI ports only, will have to be mandatory recorded on the DGFT website (dgft.gov.in). Detailed procedure for recording of transfer of MEIS/SEIS scrips is at Annexure.

Import quantity rationalised for different categories of exports of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers

January 10, 2019 2841 Views 0 comment Print

Quantities of import item at SI. No.1 have been rationalised for different categories of exports of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers.

Amendment in Para 4.14 & 4.16 (ii) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20

January 10, 2019 8673 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 53/2015-20– Para 4.14 of FTP 2015-20 is amended to remove pre-import condition to avail exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess and exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess is also extended to deemed supplies. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan […]

Directives for processing of application for MEIS claims under FTP 2015-20

January 9, 2019 1611 Views 0 comment Print

The list of MEIS entries in the Appendix 3B, Table 2, for which the RAs are required to process the MEIS application in the manual mode, as explained in the Trade Notice 30 dated 11.09.2018 has been re-notified.

Guidelines to RAs for SOP for EODC monitoring

January 9, 2019 2403 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines to RAs for following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for EODC monitoring of both Advance as well as EPCG authorizations using software in website http://eodc.online

Errata to DGFT Notification No. 49/2015-2020 dated 07.01.2019

January 8, 2019 4509 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan Notification No. 52/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, dated the 08 January, 2019 ERRATA Subject: Errata to Notification No. 49/2015-2020 dated 7th January, 2019 notifying Export Policy of Fertilisers under Chapter 31 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 2018. […]

DGFT amends Import Policy of Aviation Gasoline

January 8, 2019 600 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government, hereby amends the import policy and policy conditions of Aviation Gasoline under Exim Code 27101219 in the ITC (HS) 2017,Schedule-((Import Policy) vide vide DGFT Notification No. 51/2015-2020 dated 8th January, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No 51/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated: […]

Import Policy & Policy Condition for new Electronics & IT Goods

January 8, 2019 2301 Views 0 comment Print

Import Policy on Notified Goods under Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012, is laid down.

Procedure to obtain permission / NoC for export of fertilizers

January 7, 2019 18309 Views 2 comments Print

Procedure to obtain permission / NoC of the Department of Fertilizers for export of fertilizers specified under Chapter 31 of ITC(HS) Classificat of Export and Import Items 2018 has been prescribed.

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