DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...
DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...
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 : 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 : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....
DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...
DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...
DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...
DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...
Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) is a government-mandated digital platform that requires importers to register specific steel imports in advance. It helps steel importers with customs clearance and other shipping requirements. It ensures transparency, prevents unfair trade practices, and provides the government with real-time data to support policy decisions—safeguarding the interests of India’s domestic steel […]
DGFT clarifies that NPOP certification is not required for organic textile exports. Exporters need Transaction Certificates from Textile Exchange, GOTS, or buyer-mandated bodies.
India’s DGFT invites stakeholder feedback on a new draft Internal Compliance Programme (ICP) for dual-use (SCOMET) item exports to enhance regulatory adherence.
Madras High Court held that classification of lightings, fixtures and fittings, etc. as ‘capital goods’ by licencing authority [DGFT] cannot be otherwise for Customs Department. Thus, customs department cannot take stand at variance with DGFT.
Learn the critical legal steps for starting an export business in India, including IEC code, ICEGATE registration, and other necessary licenses for smooth operations.
DGFT Public Notice 14/2025-26 details new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs A-3687, A-3688, A-3689) for chemical and allied products like Azithromycin and Ceftazidime.
DGFT outlines the application process for importing Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under quantitative restrictions until December 31, 2025. Applications are due by July 13, 2025.
India extends Minimum Import Price of ₹20,108/MT on Soda Ash under 3 HS codes until 31 Dec 2025, as per DGFT Notification No. 23/2025-26 dated 30 June 2025.
India extends quantitative import restrictions on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke until December 31, 2025, maintaining country-wise quotas as per DGFT notification.
India’s exporters face mandatory annual IEC updates from DGFT, even with no changes. This practice burdens businesses and raises concerns about efficiency and legal compliance.
