DGFT
Log in to FollowDGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT Sets TRQ Modalities for 10 Lakh MT Raw Sugar Import
Bombay HC Dismisses Challenge to DGFT Sugar Export Ban Despite Pre-Existing Contracts
DGFT Restricts Clear Float Glass Imports with MIP
DGFT Invites Comments on Draft SOP for NBFC Factor IRM Reporting
DGFT Advises Vigilance Against Two Bhutanese Firms Under FTP 2023
DGFT Reviews Wheat Export Quota Utilization and Re-Allocation
DGFT Shifts EPM Interest Subvention Implementation from RBI to EXIM Bank
DGFT Includes DPIIT-Recognized Start-ups Under Source from India on Trade Connect
DGFT Integrates ICEGATE Duty Payment Data for Paperless EODC Processing Under AA and EPCG Schemes
DGFT Extends India–UK CETA TRQ Application Deadline to 9 August 2026
DGFT Notifies Procedures for Inventory-Based Cross-Border E-Commerce Framework
DGFT Extends i-CAS-Halal Implementation Timeline for Meat Exports to Egypt
DGFT Introduces Inventory-Based Cross-Border E-Commerce Export Framework Under FTP 2023
DGFT Invites India–Oman CEPA TRQ Applications for FY 2026-27 Till 19 August 2026
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The DGFT (Directorate General of foreign Trade) is the agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India which governs the execution of policies related to import and export in the country. Till 1991 it was known as CCI&E (Chief Controller of Imports & Exports). It plays a very significant role in developing trading relations with several other nations and therefore assists in enhancing not just economic growth but also offers impetus required by the trade industry. To promote exports and imports, DGFT has established several of its regional offices throughout the country.
Some of the important functions of DGFT can be summed up as below:
- DGFT is entrusted with the responsibility to implement several policies on trade, for instance, the Foreign Trade Policy.
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade is the licensing authority for licensing the importers, exporters, and import and export business.
- DGFT could restrict, prohibit and regulate imports and exports.
- DGFT has a significant role in issuing Public Notices, Notifications, Circulars, etc.
- DGFT grants ten digit Importer Exporter Code (IEC) that are the primary requirement for Importing and Exporting activities
- DGFT launches several schemes time to time about trade benefits across the country.
- DGFT has launched the ITC (HS CODE) Schedule-1 for import goods and Schedule-2 for Export goods.
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