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...
DGFT issues amendments and corrections to the Handbook of Procedures 2002-2007 regarding chemicals, electronics, engineering, and plastic products.
DGFT Public Notice No. 60/2002-07 updates the Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme (DEPB) and correction of computation procedure for DEPB rates.
DGFT Notification No. 25/2002-2007 amends the policy on garlic imports, making it free from restrictions under Exim Code 07032030.
Henceforth whenever the Development Commissioner receives proposals for sale of surplus power, it would be examined in consultation with the State Government, including State Electricity Board. This shall, however, not apply to sale of power within the EPZ/ SEZ. The Development Commissioner will report the norms on raw materials and consumables required for generation of a unit of power for consideration and approval by the Board of Approval.
DGFT modifies policy on IT and non-IT items for duty exemptions and sales under special schemes.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation ) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 1.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07, the Central Government hereby amends the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07 as under.
Fluctuation in the exchange rate would mean appreciation in the value of rupee at times or depreciation in its value some other times. Recently, due to continuous appreciation of Indian Rupee vis a vis major currencies, it is possible that the rate notified by Ministry of Finance may exceed the rate which export proceeds were actually realised. The matter has been represented to us.
However such extensions would not be permitted in the case of the erstwhile Value Based Advance Licences (VABALs). Additionally, no extension in export obligation would be allowed in respect of licences where misrepresentation/ fraud has come to the notice of the licencing authorities. Further, in respect of licences where adjudication orders have already been passed, no extension in export obligation period shall be admissible.
DGFT amends Export-Import Policy for easier imports/exports of goods under specific conditions.
Taking into consideration the requests from eligible entities, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade in exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, as notified in the Gazette of India extraordinary, Part-II Section 3, sub Section (ii) vide S.O. No. 349(E) dated 31.03.2002 as amended from time to time and as per provisions at condition no. 1 of the annexure to notification no. 21/2002-customs dated 1.3.2002.
