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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


Exercise Caution in dealing with MSRL Group Limited : DGFT

October 30, 2018 3984 Views 21 comments Print

F. No. 01/142/HQ/18-19/ECA.II Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Directorate General of Foreign Trade (Enforcement-Cum-Adjudication-II) Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 30th October , 2018 TRADE NOTICE No.36/2018 To All the RAs All the Export Promotion Councils. Subject:- Caution against dealing with MSRL Group Limited, Miami, Florida, USA-regarding. It has been brought to the notice […]

Procedure to obtain export authorisation for export of restricted items

October 25, 2018 15015 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure / documents for obtaining export authorisation for export of restricted items under Schedule 2 ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 2018 .

Amendment of import policy condition of Pet Coke

October 23, 2018 2160 Views 0 comment Print

Import of 0.5 MT per annum of Pet Coke for anode making by the Aluminium Industry and 1.4 MT per annum for producing calcined pet coke by the Calcined Pet Coke Manufacturing units is allowed with Actual User Condition.

SION A-1486 amended to Lauryl Alcohol/ Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol

October 16, 2018 600 Views 0 comment Print

Description of import item 1 in SION A-1486 is amended from Lauryl Alcohol to Lauryl Alcohol/ Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol vide Public Notice No. 42/2015-2020 Dated 16th October, 2018.

PRC/DGFT: Is contempt of Supreme Court simply a joke?

October 14, 2018 2373 Views 0 comment Print

A speaking order is an order that speaks for itself & should stand the test of legality, fairness and reason at all the higher appellate forums. Effectively this means that, the order should contain all the details of the issue, clear findings and a reasoned order. However, when the system is corrupt & rotten to […]

DGFT delists Indian Potash Limited for import of Urea

October 5, 2018 978 Views 0 comment Print

Indian Potash Limited (IPL), Chennai has been delisted as a State Trading Enterprises for import of Urea by Amending Policy Conditions of Urea under Chapter 31 of the ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule- I (Import Policy).

Educational services to NRI Students eligible for SEIS benefits

October 5, 2018 1140 Views 0 comment Print

The Directorate has received references from members of trade seeking clarification on eligibility of firms providing educational services to NRI students for benefits under the Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS).

E-com module for applying SEIS to be active from 08.10.2018

October 4, 2018 702 Views 0 comment Print

All the RAs and the members of trade are being informed that due to unavoidable circumstances. the SEIS E com module which was earlier announced to be ready for accepting applications from 03.10.2018 would now be available from Monday 08.10.2018.

Extension of time till 30.04.2018 for Export of Red Sanders wood

October 3, 2018 420 Views 0 comment Print

Time upto 30.04.2019 has been allowed to Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and the State Governments of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to finalize the modalities and complete the process of export of respective allocated quantities of Red Sanders wood.

DGFT revises Import policy of 34 items from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’

October 3, 2018 2331 Views 0 comment Print

The import policy of above mentioned 34 items has been revised from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ subject to No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Narcotics Commissioner. Gwalior, before import of the item

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