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DGFT Seeks Views on SCOMET Export Rule Changes

New ‘Mode of Export’ Field in eBRC from 1st May 2025

DGFT revises Coal Import Monitoring Fee Structure

DGFT Revises FTP 2023 to Introduce Registration Fee for Import Monitoring Systems

DGFT Launches Global Trade Helpdesk for EXIM

DGFT Updates List of Banks Authorized to Import Gold/Silver

LCS Darranga Added to Schedule-I (Import Policy), ITC (HS), 2022 for Food Imports

Import Policy Update: Roasted Areca Nuts Now Prohibited Below CIF ₹351/Kg

Delhi HC Criticizes DGFT for Canceling DEPB License 15 Years After SCN

Supply of essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during 2025-26

Amendment in ANF-4J for issuance of Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA)

DGFT Removes Walnut from Appendix-4J of HBP 2023

DGFT Seeks Comments on Mandatory GST E-Invoices for FTP

No RoDTEP Scheme Support for Exports from AAs, SEZs & EOUs after 05.02.2025
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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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