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...
Transition period for mandatory filing of applications for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin through e-CoO Platform extended till 31.12.2023
18 tariff lines falling under HS Code 5208 are being added in Appendix 4R under RoDTEP for exports made from 28.03.2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No: 63 /2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 25th March, 2023 Subject: Inclusion of 18 HS Codes under Heading 5208 in […]
Note 2: is added in the SION E-136 to allow export of Multi Grain Atta or Fortified Whole Wheat Atta. All other conditions for SION E-136 as mentioned in Public Notice no. 38/2015-20 dated 25.11.2022 will continue to be in force. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New […]
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Central Government hereby amends Notification No. 29/2015-20 dated 28.08.2018.
Import of Urea (Agricultural grade) on Government account is allowed through Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 20152020, till 31.03.2024 vide Notification No. 61/2015-2020-DGFT Dated:22 March 2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. […]
Procedure for application/issuance of Registration Certificate for import of Marble under HS Codes 2515 or 6802 and Fresh (green) Areca Nut under ITC(HS) 08028010 without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan have been specified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan Public Notice […]
Import of 10000 MT of marble [under ITC (HS) Codes 2515 and 6802] shall be allowed from Bhutan without Minimum Import Price each year, subject to valid Registration Certificate issued by the DGFT. The procedure for issuance of Registration Certificate shall be notified separately. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce […]
Explore the current status of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) in India and its impact on private sector investment towards achieving the $5 trillion GDP goal.
Delhi High Court held that section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 empower Government to make amendments with retrospective effect.
Karnataka High Court held that amendment to Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) can be done only by the Central Government and not by DGFT. Whereas, amendment to the procedure can be done by DGFT.
