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DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3096 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 663 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1563 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1071 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 711 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 5841 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 501 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


Clarification on RCMC Requirement for FTP 2023 Schemes

October 4, 2024 1692 Views 0 comment Print

No RCMC required for RoSCTL, RoDTEP, and Duty Drawback under FTP 2023 post-export remission schemes. Learn about specific requirements for FTP 2023 benefits.

Export Policy Conditions notified for Halal Meat Effective from 16th Oct 2024

October 1, 2024 1278 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Halal certification process for meat exports revised. New conditions under I-CAS for specified countries effective from 16th October, 2024.

Minimum Import Price on Synthetic Knitted Fabrics extended to 31st Dec 2024

October 1, 2024 2778 Views 0 comment Print

India extends the Minimum Import Price on synthetic knitted fabrics to $3.50/kg CIF until December 31, 2024, affecting eight new ITC (HS) codes under revised import policies.

Exemption from Mandatory Testing of Exports Sample of Cough Syrup

October 1, 2024 1335 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT modifies export policy for cough syrup, exempting mandatory testing under specific conditions for exports to countries with approved regulatory standards.

Extension of Interest Equalisation Scheme for Exports up to 31.12.2024

September 30, 2024 2019 Views 0 comment Print

The Government extends the Interest Equalisation Scheme for Rupee Export Credit until December 31, 2024, with revised MSME benefits.

RoDTEP Scheme Extended: New Rates for DTA & SEZ Units from 10.10.2024

September 30, 2024 4149 Views 1 comment Print

The Government extends the RoDTEP scheme for DTA and SEZ exports, with revised rates effective from October 10, 2024. Full details are provided in the notification.

Amendment in Export Policy of Non-Basmati White rice

September 28, 2024 996 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Non-Basmati White Rice is now allowed, subject to a minimum export price of USD 490/tonne, under revised policy effective immediately.

India Allocates 5841 MT Sugar Export Quota to EU for 2024-25

September 27, 2024 1731 Views 0 comment Print

India allocates 5841 MT sugar for export to the EU under TRQ for 2024-25, with APEDA overseeing the process. Certificate of Origin required for preferential exports.

DGFT Updates Import Authorisation Validity till 31st Dec 2024

September 24, 2024 1326 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends import authorisation validity for restricted IT hardware imports until December 31, 2024, with fresh applications required from January 2025.

Delhi HC Grants Extension for Rs. 50 Lakh DGFT Penalty Due to DRI Delay

September 23, 2024 999 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC grants Chintamani Sharma & Sons 6 weeks to submit documents for Rs. 50 lakh DGFT penalty, citing DRI’s role in delayed submission.

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