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...
The Indian government has restored RoDTEP scheme benefits for exports made by Advance Authorization holders, Special Economic Zones, and Export-Oriented Units, effective June 1, 2025.
RoDTEP schedule updated from May 1, 2025, to align with Customs Tariff Act changes under Finance Act 2025. Updated rates available on DGFT website.
India’s Ministry of Commerce amends Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC (HS) 2022, to align with the Finance Act, 2025. This notification details immediate changes to export codes and notes.
Import policy for gold, silver, and platinum revised under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) codes in line with Finance Act 2025. New rules apply immediately.
India restricts import of selected Bangladeshi goods to specific ports. New rules affect garments, food, plastics, and more, effective 17 May 2025.
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.
