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...
India’s DGFT announces the ‘Source from India’ feature on Trade Connect ePlatform is now available to all Status Holder exporters, aiming to boost international sourcing.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has officially changed ‘The Sports Goods Export Promotion Council’ to ‘Sports Goods & Toys Export Promotion Council’ with updated contact details in FTP 2023.
India’s DGFT announces the renaming of ‘The Sports Goods Export Promotion Council’ to ‘Sports Goods & Toys Export Promotion Council’ and updates its contact details in Public Notice No. 10.
DGFT sets SION A-3686 for Sodium Citrate export under FTP 2023, allowing import of 0.740 kg Citric Acid Monohydrate per 1 kg of exported product.
India extends Free import policy for yellow peas (ITC HS Code 07131010) until March 31, 2026, removing MIP and port restrictions. Online registration required.
DGFT grants Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) immediate authorization to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) under FTP 2023, adding them to Appendix 2E.
India’s DGFT removes port restrictions and CLRI testing requirements for Finished, Wet Blue, EI Tanned, and Crust Leather exports, effective immediately.
Cabinet hinges with CIF value below ₹280/kg under Chapter 83 are now restricted for import, as per DGFT Notification dated May 26, 2025.
India’s DGFT has restricted the import of certain roller chains and parts (HS codes 73151100, 73151900, 73159000) if their CIF value is less than ₹235 per kilogram.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has updated Para 4.41(5) of the FTP 2023, correcting the name of the International Gemmological Institute (India) Pvt. Ltd. to International Gemmological Institute (India) Limited.
