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...
The DGFT notified allocation of 8606 MTRV raw cane sugar exports to the United States for US fiscal year 2026 under the TRQ scheme. The notice also clarified certification, quota operation, and reporting compliance requirements.
The DGFT has changed the import status of specified silver bars from “Free” to “Restricted” under ITC HS Codes 71069221 and 71069229. Importers must now comply with Policy Condition No. 7 of Chapter 71 under the revised import framework.
DGFT amended the Handbook of Procedures by limiting gold imports under Advance Authorisation to a maximum of 100 kilograms. The changes aim to strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure better compliance monitoring.
The DGFT has amended the export policy of sugar from “Restricted” to “Prohibited” with immediate effect until September 30, 2026. The notification aims to regulate sugar exports while allowing limited exemptions for specified categories and government-approved shipments.
DGFT clarified that banks may submit interest subvention claims even where UINs were generated after export credit disbursal during the transition phase. The relaxation was introduced to address practical implementation challenges faced by exporters and lending institutions under the EPM scheme.
DGFT amended Appendix 2B of FTP 2023 to include authorised agencies permitted to issue Preferential Certificates of Origin under the India-UK CETA. The notification specifies product-wise authorities and SEZ-based issuing agencies.
The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government databases. It claims the process imposes unnecessary costs and operational hardships without improving compliance.
DGFT amended Para 2.91 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023 to allow exporters to obtain Certificates of Origin under India-UK CETA through self-declaration. The amendment also retains the existing authorised agency certification mechanism.
DGFT notified the enlistment of fourteen new Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies under Appendix-2G of FTP 2023. The agencies are now authorized to issue Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates through the DGFT portal.
The issue involved limited validity of norms for Advance Authorisation. The amendment extends validity to 2028, ensuring continuity and reducing compliance burden.
