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...
DGFT Public Notice 03/2025-26 introduces SION A-3685 for Doxycycline 100mg Dispersible Tablets. Details import quantity allowed for export production.
DGFT notifies extension of Minimum Import Price (MIP) on specific synthetic knitted fabrics until March 31, 2026. Exemptions apply for certain exporters.
DGFT invites stakeholder feedback on draft changes to FTP 2023 for temporary export of SCOMET items for testing and evaluation. Submissions due in 10 days.
DGFT adds ‘Mode of Export of Services’ field to eBRC from May 1, 2025, aligning service export data with WTO GATS classifications.
DGFT revises Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) policy; registration fees now aligned with Appendix 2K, effective immediately from April 15, 2025.
DGFT amends Appendix 2K of FTP 2023, introducing a ₹500 registration fee for import monitoring systems. Details on other fees and refunds provided.
DGFT starts a Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk to support exporters and importers with EXIM, tariff, logistics, and compliance challenges.
DGFT Public Notice 01/2025-26 updates Appendix 4B, listing RBI-authorized banks for gold and/or silver imports for FY 2025-26.
India adds Darranga Land Custom Station as food import entry point, updating import policy to align with FSSAI regulations.
India revises areca nut import policy. Roasted areca nuts are now prohibited, with free import allowed above CIF value of ₹351 per kg.