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...
Has permitted export of 6,50,000 tones of wheat products upto 31.3.2010, which was earlier extended upto 31.3.2011 by Notification No. 41/2009-14 dated 18.05.2010. Now this validity has been extended upto 31.03.2012.
Notification No. 60 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 – The government has allowed export of one million tonnes of non-basmati rice through private trade and fixed the export price at USD 400 per tonne. The Empowered Group of Ministers on food, headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, had on July 11 decided to lift the over three-year old ban on non-basmati rice. The ban was imposed in April 2008 to check inflation.
Through Public Notice No. 55(RE-2010)/2009-14 of 17.06.2011, close date for document submission, scrutiny and issue of registration certificate for export of cotton was notified as 15.07.2011. Requests have been received for extension in view of strike/holidays in Bangladesh and disruption of work in Mumbai. Hence, close date is extended by one week up to 22.07.2011. There is no other change in Public Notice No. 55(RE-2010)/2009-14 of 17.06.2011. The last date of export remains 15.09.2011.
(i) Description of the export product under these two SIONs have been modified. (ii) There is no other change. The number of inputs, their description & quantity permitted remains the same. The only change is in the name of export product in respect of both SIONs
The government today allowed exports of one million tonnes of non-basmati rice, lifting an over three-year old ban, in the wake of overflowing godowns. The decision to this effect was taken by an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
Minimum Export Price (MEP) of onions other than Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram onions will be US$ 230 per Metric Ton F.O.B. It was US$ 200 per Metric Ton as notified on 08.06.2011. There shall be no change in the MEP of Bangalore Rose Onion and Krishnapuram onion, which continues to be USD 350 per Metric Ton F.O.B.
Export of organic edible oil duly certified by APEDA with a ceiling of 10,000 MTs per annum has been exempted from the prohibition imposed on export of edible oils (which is up to 30.9.2011). Notification No. 51 dated 3.6.2011 – Export of organic pulses and lentils duly certified with APEDA with an annual ceiling of 10,000 MTs per annum has been exempted from the prohibition imposed on export of pulses. Earlier, it was permitted for export up to 31.3.2012.
PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 63/(RE-2010)/2009-2014 Earlier, in SION, J-373, there were four items, which were allowed for imports. Now, fifth import item i.e “Pesticides (Biocides/Fungicides/Herbicides/Insecticides)” is added in SION, J-373 alongwith Note 3.
Under SION C-1058, till now, only Tubular Bags (Gaunlet) were permitted as an input at Sl No. 3 of the SION. Now, this is modified to permit an alternate item i.e. relevant sewn Gaunlet cloth. There is no other change.
The government today extended duty-free import of sugar for two months till August-end amid inflationary pressure. The zero-duty sugar import deadline, which expired on June 30, has been extended till August 31, this year, a notification issued by the Finance Ministry said. The government had abolished import duty on sugar in February 2009 to boost domestic supply. Prior to that the import duty was 60%.
