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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 1563 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 501 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


Amendments to India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement  

July 10, 2023 1224 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued Public Notice No. 21/2023 DGFT, dated 10th July 2023, regarding amendments under Para 2.92 and Annexure-V of Appendix-2A of IIBP 2023. These amendments pertain to the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA).

Revision of General Notes under Schedule 1 (Import Policy) ITC (HS), 2022

July 10, 2023 3312 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued Notification No. 18/2023 DGFT, dated 10th July 2023, regarding revision of General Notes for Import Policy which includes amendments related to Food Import Entry Points and provides updated details in accordance with FSSAI Notifications.

Quota allocation procedure for Broken Rice Export: DGFT Trade Notice No. 13/2023

July 3, 2023 936 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about revised procedure for allocation of quota for export of broken rice on humanitarian and food security grounds. Find out extended application submission deadline for export licenses to Senegal, Gambia, and Indonesia. Non-compliance consequences and relevant provisions are also highlighted in this DGFT trade notice.

Import Policy Relaxed for Areca Nut Imports from Bhutan via LCS Chamurchi

July 3, 2023 2733 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification amending the import policy for Areca nuts under ITC(HS) code 08028010. The revised policy allows the import of 17,000 Metric Tonnes of Fresh(green) Areca nuts without a Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan through LCS Chamurchi (INCHMB). Stay updated with the latest import policy changes.

Import of Potatoes from Bhutan Allowed without License until June 2024

July 3, 2023 687 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued a notification amending import policy for Potatoes under ITC(HS) code 07019000. The revised policy allows import of Potatoes from Bhutan without any license until June 2024. Stay updated with latest import policy changes.

DGFT Amends Quota Allocation Procedure for Export of Broken Rice: Key Changes

June 30, 2023 1104 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with the DGFT’s recent changes in the procedure for the allocation of quota for export of broken rice based on humanitarian and food security grounds.

Amnesty Scheme for Export Obligation Settlement – Due date extended

June 30, 2023 2205 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued a public notice No: 20/2023 regarding amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligations. This notice amends the previous amnesty scheme and extends the deadline for application and payment.

Amendment in Import Policy for Cigarette Lighters – DGFT Notification

June 29, 2023 2568 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT has issued a notification amending the import policy for cigarette lighters. The notification prohibits the import of gas-fueled pocket lighters, both non-refillable and refillable, under certain HS codes. However, import is allowed if the CIF value per lighter is Rs. 20/- or above. This article provides an introduction to the notification, analysis of the revised import policy, and concludes with the impact of the amendment.

DGFT Simplifies Policy for Export of Drones/UAVs from India for Civilian Use

June 26, 2023 1923 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT has liberalized and simplified the policy for exporting drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from India for civilian end uses. This decision aligns with the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and aims to promote the export of high-tech items like drones. Learn more about the policy changes and their implications.

Bombay HC Directs Joint Meeting between customs & DGFT authorities to Resolve Exporters’ Issues

June 25, 2023 819 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court resolves Tru-Sprag Freewheels Pvt Ltd vs. Union of India case, directing customs and DGFT to rectify exporters’ procedural errors, ensuring EPCG Scheme benefits. The court’s intervention leads to systemic improvements and the petitioner’s issue resolution.

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