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...
Madras High Court directed provisional release of Second-hand Highly Specialized Equipment – Digital Multifunction Print, Copying & Scanning Machines imported prior to notification no. 13/2024-2025 on deposit of enhanced duty amount.
DGFT amends Chapter 5 of HBP 2023 to ease compliance for EPCG authorizations, reducing annual reporting requirements and extending reporting periods.
DGFT clarifies that SEZ units can import specific items exempt from recent restrictions under ITC codes as per Policy Circular No. 06/2024-25.
DGFT updates import policy for fresh areca nuts from Bhutan, allowing imports through additional ports without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition.
The Ministry of Commerce amends import conditions for Areca nuts from Bhutan, allowing 17,000 metric tonnes without MIP via additional ports.
DGFT revises Interest Equalisation Scheme, capping subvention amounts for IEC holders until 30th Sept 2024. MSME and exporters to comply with new limits.
DGFT extends import period for Yellow Peas under ITC(HS) Code 07131010 to December 31, 2024. No MIP or port restrictions apply.
DGFT removes Minimum Export Price (MEP) on Onion exports with immediate effect. Revised export policy effective from September 13, 2024.
Public Notice No. 05/2024 on gold, silver, platinum wastage norms kept in abeyance until October 31, 2024, as per DGFT’s latest notice due to industry feedback.
DGFT revises import policy for Raw and Calcined Pet Coke to include various industries, effective September 4, 2024, expanding usage beyond aluminium sector.
