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...
Red Sanders quota for both Artificially propagated and confiscated red sander wood/logs is notified under Sl. No. 188 and 188A vide Notification No. 50/2015-2020-DGFT Dated: 27th December, 2022 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the Notification No. 50/2015-2020-DGFT Dated: 27th December, 2022 Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of […]
Details of products falling under the jurisdiction of the Export Promotion Council for EOU and SEZ (EPCES) has been updated in Appendix 2T of FTP 2015-2020, with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan New Delhi Public Notice No. 45 /2015-2020-DGFT | […]
List of agencies authorised to issue Certificate of Origin (Preferential) under India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) is notified.
Electronic platform for Certificates of Origin (eCoO) is being expanded to facilitate issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin for exports to Australia under India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) with effect from 29th December 2022.
Import of Wild Animals (including their parts and products) as defined in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (as amended from time to time) is prohibited and those species which are listed in CITES are subject to the provisions of CITES.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry Year End Review 2022 for Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry India’s merchandise registers a positive growth of 12.6% from April-October, 2021-22 to April-October, 2022-23 India’s Services export registers a positive growth of 31.43% from April-October, 2021-22 to April-October, 2022-23 Centre takes several proactive policy amendments to facilitate […]
The import item Shea Nut or Shea Butter is excluded from serial number 10 of Appendix 4J with immediate effect vide Public Notice No. 43/2015-2020 | Dated: 12th December, 2022. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) Public Notice No. 43/2015-2020 | Dated: 12th December, 2022 Subject:- Amendment in Appendix […]
State Govt shall develop a digital platform with Geo referenced sites and MIS giving the no of trees, their age and diameter at breast height.
Government has taken several steps to reduce import reliance so as to curb the trade deficit. These include creating/enhancing of domestic capacity, incentivizing domestic manufacturing through Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, phased manufacturing plans, timely use of trade remedy options, adoption of mandatory technical standards, enforcement of FTA Rules of Origin (RoO) and development of […]
Commerce Ministry finally allowed RODTEP benefit to Chemical, Pharma and Steel Sector for the Exports transactions undertaken between 15 December 2022 to 30 September 2023 which was a long pending demand from the industry. The benefit is being expanded to these industry to boost exports will cost around 1000 Crore to the industry. The Scheme […]
