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...
Notification 29 (RE-98) amends export policies allowing contracts in INR and updates marine freight container export requirements for EOUs.
Representations have been received from various firms’ seeking clarification whether agencies / financial institutions in the business of export factoring, who have already been issued A.D. Codes by the Reserve Bank of India, can also issue Bank Certificate of Export & Realisation.
Government amends import policy for raw silk under Notification 28 (RE-98), requiring special import license for mulberry raw silk with specific conditions.
The Ministry of Commerce issues Notification No. 27 (RE-98) to restrict the import of animals, birds, and reptiles, ensuring compliance with CITES and other regulations.
Import permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
The Government of India amends export rules regarding cotton yarn under the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act in Public Notice No. 51 (RE-98).
The matter has been taken up with the RBI. In this connection, RBI has clarified that as per the provisions of para 7A.19 of Exchange Control Manual (1993 edition) the Exchange Control copy of import licence submitted by the importer for opening of letter of credit or making remittance should be retained by authorised dealer and forwarded to RBI after it has been fully utilised alongwith R Returns pertaining to the period during which the last remittances under the licence were made.
Representaions have been received from various exporters requesting to extend the date of grant of credits further by Designated Authorities of Pass Book Scheme and Customs authorities as these authorities could not finalise the claims due to the circumstances which were beyond their control.The matter has been considered carefully . All the Designated Authorities of Pass Book Scheme and Commissioners of Customs are, advised to finalise the claims and grant credits.
The 1998 notification updates India’s import policies, outlining conditions for various goods, including oilcakes, vinegar, and personal care items.
These agencies shall send the import return of Mulberry Raw Silk within 15 days from the date of clearance from Customs of such imports to the Central Silk Board and the Director (Stat.), Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi in the format prescribed at Annexure – A for information purposes.
