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 has introduced electronic Preferential Certificates of Origin through the Trade Connect platform for exports to Oman under the India-Oman CEPA. The move digitizes issuance, verification, and authentication of origin certificates.
The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation of natural justice and Section 8 of the FTDR Act. The Court held that such action cannot be taken without proper notice and opportunity of hearing.
DGFT announced that unutilized Pharma Grade Sugar export quota may be transferred to a common pool if exporters have utilized less than 50% of allocated quantities. Exporters must submit utilization certificates and valid export contracts to retain allocations.
DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation holders. The relaxation eliminates the need for separate applications, amendments, or composition fees amid geopolitical and logistics disruptions.
The DGFT introduced a digital system for issuance of Certificates of Origin for Agarwood exports through the Trade Connect ePlatform. The module aims to ensure transparency, paperless processing, and compliance with international trade requirements including CITES norms.
The DGFT notified allocation of 8606 MTRV raw cane sugar exports to the United States for US fiscal year 2026 under the TRQ scheme. The notice also clarified certification, quota operation, and reporting compliance requirements.
The DGFT has changed the import status of specified silver bars from “Free” to “Restricted” under ITC HS Codes 71069221 and 71069229. Importers must now comply with Policy Condition No. 7 of Chapter 71 under the revised import framework.
DGFT amended the Handbook of Procedures by limiting gold imports under Advance Authorisation to a maximum of 100 kilograms. The changes aim to strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure better compliance monitoring.
The DGFT has amended the export policy of sugar from “Restricted” to “Prohibited” with immediate effect until September 30, 2026. The notification aims to regulate sugar exports while allowing limited exemptions for specified categories and government-approved shipments.
DGFT clarified that banks may submit interest subvention claims even where UINs were generated after export credit disbursal during the transition phase. The relaxation was introduced to address practical implementation challenges faced by exporters and lending institutions under the EPM scheme.
