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 updates SION E-136, allowing export of wheat flour with millets. Conditions include minimum ingredient percentages and domestic sourcing requirements.
The Indian government revises import rules for vintage motor vehicles under Chapter 87 of ITC (HS) 2022 to align with the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
DGFT revises Standard Input Output Norms (SION) A-222 for Erythromycin Stearate Tablet exports, updating input quantity requirements. Effective immediately.
DGFT extends the export deadline for Broken Rice to Senegal through NCEL by 1 month to 28th February 2025, per Notification No. 57/2024-25.
DGFT revises wastage norms and SION for jewellery exports under Handbook of Procedures, 2023. Updates include gold, silver, and platinum manufacturing details.
The Indian government prohibits the export of de-oiled rice bran until September 30, 2025, under the revised export policy. Learn about the updated regulations.
Govt. of India withdraws Track and Trace system for drug exports; authentication will now be handled by the Ministry of Health under Drug Rules 1945.
India changes import policy for patrol boats, air-cushion vehicles, and others under CTH 890690, shifting from Restricted to Free with immediate effect.
DGFT introduces an online module for Annual RoDTEP Return filing. Exporters can access it on the DGFT portal along with user guidelines and FAQs.
DGFT amends Handbook of Procedures to implement eCertificate of Origin. Changes include online CoO application, in-lieu certificates, and back-to-back CoOs.