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 revises SION A-1303, changing the export product description for DOP and reducing the allowed import quantity of 2-Ethylhexanol.
DGFT Public Notice No. 06/2025-26 amends SION A-1294, changing allowed import item from ‘Ethanol’ to ‘Denatured Ethyl Alcohol’ for Di-Ethyl Phthalate exports.
DGFT reinstates Standard Input Output Norms (SION C-888) for exporting stainless steel washers, revising the import quantity of steel per unit of export.
Petitions challenging India’s quantitative restrictions on LAM Coke imports dismissed. Court ruled safeguard measures are not subject to FTP’s transitional clause.
India revises SCOMET ‘Stock & Sale’ export policy, expanding eligible stockists & detailing application, re-export, and reporting procedures.
Delhi High Court held that independent non-executive director cannot be held liable for non-fulfilment of export obligations by the company. Accordingly, penalty imposed on the director is liable to be set aside.
DGFT notification dated May 2, 2025, immediately prohibits all import and transit of goods from Pakistan, citing national security.
India’s Commerce Ministry reconstitutes the Export Inspection Council for two years, nominating government officials, industry representatives, and experts.
India amends fish export quality rules, prohibiting specific antibiotics, antivirals, and antiprotozoals in the culture and processing of fish products.
DGFT requests comments on aligning export policy (ITC-HS 2022) with Finance Act 2025 amendments. Stakeholders invited to provide feedback within 7 days.
