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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 1557 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 492 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


Clarity on Minimum Value Addition for Spices in FTP 2023

December 21, 2023 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest update from DGFT on minimum value addition for spices under FTP 2023. Learn about Para 4.09 (v) and its implications for exporters and importers.

Year End Review 2023: Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Foreign Trade Policy 2023

December 20, 2023 876 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the highlights of Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Year End Review 2023, including the launch of Foreign Trade Policy 2023, G20 consensus, India-USA collaborations, and key trade agreements. Stay informed with the latest updates in commerce and industry.

DGFT Notification 53/2023: Amendments to Food Supplement Export Policy

December 15, 2023 2367 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of DGFT Notification 53/2023, amending the export policy for food supplements with botanicals. Learn about ITC HS Code changes and the new certification requirements for EU and UK exports.

Implementation of Yellow Peas Import Monitoring System

December 13, 2023 939 Views 0 comment Print

Stay compliant with DGFT India’s latest guidelines on Yellow Peas imports. Learn about the YP-IMS registration process, deadlines, and important details. Stay informed

Amendment in Rice Export Policy: Changes in Conditions 55 & 57

December 12, 2023 1740 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendment to the ITC(IIS) Export Policy, 2018 by the Ministry of Commerce, affecting conditions for exporting Basmati and Non-Basmati rice to European countries.

Prohibition on De-Oiled Rice Bran Export Extended Till March 31, 2024

December 8, 2023 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest DGFT Notification 51/2023 dated 8th December, amending the export policy of De-Oiled Rice Bran, extending the prohibition till March 31, 2024.

Yellow Peas Import Policy amended to ‘Free’ till 31st March 2024

December 8, 2023 2016 Views 0 comment Print

Read recent amendments to India’s Yellow Peas import policy under ITC(HS) Code 07131010. Learn about revised conditions, MIP removal, and the impact on trade.

Export policy of onions amended to ‘Prohibited, till 31.03.2024

December 7, 2023 1884 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of DGFT Notification 49/2023 on onion exports. Changes in export policy, conditions, and exemptions discussed. Effective from December 8, 2023

Export of Non-Basmati White Rice to Comoros, Madagascar etc. via NCEL

December 7, 2023 819 Views 0 comment Print

Explore DGFT Notification 48/2023, permitting Non-Basmati White Rice export to Comoros, Madagascar, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, and Kenya through NCEL. Get insights now

Exemption for Non-Basmati Rice Export to Nepal Earthquake Victims

December 7, 2023 687 Views 0 comment Print

Explore DGFT Notification 47/2023 by the Government of India, granting a one-time exemption for Indian Rice Exporters Federation to export 20 MT of Non-Basmati Rice for Nepal earthquake victims

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