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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 498 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


Date extended for Track & Trace system for export of drug formulations

April 3, 2023 1152 Views 0 comment Print

The date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining the Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal has been extended up to 01.08.2023 for both SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce […]

Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (FTP 2023)

April 1, 2023 68244 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (FTP 2023) contain 11 chapters and applicable from 01.04.2023. 11 Chapter incudes chapters on Legal Framework and Trade Facilitation, General Provisions Regarding Imports and Exports, Developing Districts as Export Hubs, Duty Exemption / Remission Schemes, Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTPs), Software […]

Foreign Trade Policy 2023 announced

April 1, 2023 1365 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Trade Policy (2023) is a policy document which is based on continuity of time-tested schemes facilitating exports as well as a document which is nimble and responsive to requirements of trade.

Amendment in Export Policy of Motor gasoline, Gas oil, Diesel fuel

April 1, 2023 1380 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 02/2023-DGFT Dated: 1st April, 2023 – Amendment in Export Policy of items (Motor gasoline, Gas oil, Diesel fuel) under HS Codes 27101241, 27101242, 27101243, 27101244, 27101249, 27101941, 27101944 and 27101949 of Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & industry Department of Commerce […]

Amnesty scheme for default by Advance & EPCG authorization holders

April 1, 2023 7374 Views 0 comment Print

Authorisations issued under Advance Authorisation Scheme (all variants) and EPCG Scheme (all variants) issued under Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14 till 31.03.2015 are covered under the Scheme.

DGFT notifies Handbook of Procedures, 2023

April 1, 2023 2877 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Public Notice No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 1st April, 2023 F. No. 01/75/171/00016/AM-23/FTP Cell. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the […]

All you need to know about Foreign Trade Policy 2023

March 31, 2023 4311 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign trade policy are a set of guidelines  and instructions which are established by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)  related to import and export of goods in India.  This is announced after every 5 years. It creates various expectations for exporters, traders and manufacturers.

Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 applicable from 01.04.2023

March 31, 2023 9180 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government notifies Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 vide Notification No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 31st March, 2023. This Foreign Trade Policy shall come into force with effect from 1st April, 2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 31st March, 2023 S.O. 1565(E).In […]

Quantitative Restrictions imposed on import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

March 31, 2023 4428 Views 1 comment Print

Based on the final findings of the Authorized Officer i.e., DGTR, vide Notification No. 22/6/2019-DGTR dated 30.09.2021, country-wise Quantitative Restrictions(QR) on import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) have been notified for a period of one year i.e. 2023-24, effective from 01.04.2023 upto 31.03.2024. The Central Government may, however, review the policy and make any changes at […]

Key Highlights of New Foreign Trade Policy 2023

March 31, 2023 36306 Views 2 comments Print

FTP 2015-20 which was to end on 31.3.2020 was extended due to COVID pandemic and volatile geo-political scenario till 31.03.2023. India has reach record high Export Performance in Merchandise and Services Exports during this period. India’s Merchandise and Services exports is expected to cross record USD 760 Billion in FY2022-23. FTP 2015-20 contributed to this illustrious export performance.

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