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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


Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months i.e. upto 31st March, 2023

September 29, 2022 2439 Views 0 comment Print

Validity of the existing Hand Book of Procedures, 2015-20 is extended upto 31st March, 2023 vide Public Notice No. 26/2015-2020 |Dated: 29th September, 2022. The government has received requests from Export Promotion Councils and leading exporters that we should continue with current Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20), which had been extended from time to time. In recent […]

Procedure for Registration Certificate for Import of Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan

September 28, 2022 2298 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for application/Issuance of Registration Certificate for Import of Fresh (green) Areca Nut under ITC(HS) 0802 80 10 without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan have been notified. Public Notice No. 25/2015-20 Dated 28th September, 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. […]

Amendment in Import Policy of Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan

September 28, 2022 3192 Views 0 comment Print

Import of 17,000 MTs of Fresh (green) Areca Nut without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition shall he allowed from Bhutan every year through LCS Jaigaon (INJIG13), subject to valid Registration Certificate issued by DGFT.

Implementation of Notification regarding Export of Broken Rice

September 28, 2022 1059 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 31/2015-20 dated 08.09.2022 wherein export of broken rice been placed under Prohibited category

Extension for the period of exports of broken rice

September 27, 2022 663 Views 0 comment Print

Extension for the period of exports of broken rice (HS code 1006 40 00) from 30th September, 2022 till 15th October, 2022 as mentioned in Notification No. 34 dt. 20.09.2022 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Notification No. 35/2015-2020 | Dated the 27th September, 2022 Subject […]

No change in Export Policy of Par Boiled Rice and Basmati Rice

September 25, 2022 2571 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Rice availability position is comfortable “Prohibited” status of Broken Rice ensures domestic food security and feed availability Domestic price of rice under check No change in Export Policy of Par Boiled Rice and Basmati Rice With the amendment in export policy of Broken Rice from “free” to Prohibited”, Government of India has successfully ensured […]

Fact Sheet on Amendment in India’s export policy on Rice

September 23, 2022 600 Views 0 comment Print

Recent changes in India’s rice-export rules have helped keep a check on domestic prices without reducing the availability for exports. The changes have been done keeping in mind the need to support the ethanol-blending programme that saves costly oil imports and to help the animal husbandry and poultry sectors by reducing the cost of animal […]

DGFT extends period for exports of broken rice till 30.09.2022

September 20, 2022 1239 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends period for export of broken rice (HS code 1006 40 00) from 15th September, 2022 till 30.09.2022 – Notification No. 34/2015-2020-DGFT

DGFT sets aside fiscal penalty of ten crores levied & records findings on BOE

September 19, 2022 1848 Views 0 comment Print

Addl Director General of Foreign trade sets aside fiscal penalty of ten crores levied on the assessee and also considers bill of export in substitution to the certificate issued by the special economic zone pertaining to EPCG scheme. Summary: An appeal was filed under section 15 of Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 before […]

RoDTEP and RoSCTL: Transferability Eased

September 18, 2022 16743 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP and RoSCTL are e-scrips issued by customs in respect of remission of embedded local duties/ taxes/ levies in exported goods.

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