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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 660 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 1551 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 1068 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 465 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 174 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 486 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 114 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 465 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


Settlement of international Trade In INR – Amendment of Foreign Trade Policy

September 18, 2022 2652 Views 0 comment Print

In order to promote growth of global trade with emphasis on exports from India and to support the increasing interest of global trading community in INR, it has been decided to put in place an additional arrangement for invoicing, payment, and settlement of exports / imports in INR.

Insertion of Para 2.54(d) under Foreign Trade Policy in sync with RBI Circular

September 17, 2022 3843 Views 0 comment Print

Para 2.52(d) is notified, to permit Invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in INR in sync with RBI’s A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 dated 11th July, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Notification No. […]

Duty Drawback can be availed on goods transferred to EOU on conversion by DTA unit

September 15, 2022 4788 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee as an EOU was entitled to claim deemed export drawback on raw materials/inputs which remained unutilized with the then-existing DTA unit at the time of its conversion into a 100% EOU.

Import of PET Flakes permitted subject to NOC from MoEF & CC & authorisation from DGFT

September 14, 2022 4863 Views 2 comments Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi Notification No. 32/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 14th September, 2022 Subject: Amendment in Import Policy Condition under Chapter 39 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule — I (Import Policy). S.O. 4331(E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section […]

Provisions for treatment of un-utilized quantities allocated under TRQ for import of crude soya bean & crude sun flower oil

September 12, 2022 1410 Views 0 comment Print

Provisions for treatment of un-utilized quantities allocated under TRQ for import of crude soya bean and crude sun flower oil have been elaborated. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 24/2015-20-DGFT | Dated: 12th September, 2022 Subject : Inclusion of changes made in provisions […]

Amendment in Export Policy of broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00

September 8, 2022 2979 Views 0 comment Print

Export policy of broken rice amended to ensure adequate domestic availability, Move to ensure availability of broken rice for animal feedstock and Ethanol Blending:  Shri Sudhanshu Pandey   Export Policy of broken rice under HS code 1006 40 00 is amended from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’. The Notification will come into effect from 9th of September, […]

MEIS Benefit cannot be denied due to Technical Error in Electronic System

September 8, 2022 2019 Views 0 comment Print

Due to technical error or lacunae in electronic system, petitioner cannot be deprived of its benefit/incentive under MEIS – Madras High Court

Uploading of e-BRC for shipping bills on which RoSCTL scrip availed – Extension upto 30.09.2022

September 6, 2022 2691 Views 0 comment Print

It may be noted that the last date for uploading of all such e-brcs, where RoSCTL scrips have been issued for shipping bills upto 31.12.2020 has been further extended till 30.09.2022

Proposed SCOMET Policy for export of drones/UAVs

August 31, 2022 1449 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 30th August, 2022 Subject:- Circulation of proposed amendment in Category 5B of SCOMET List related to export of Drones/UAVs and General Authorization for Export of Drones/UAVs (GAED) , a SCOMET item for public/Industry comments. […]

Amendment in Para 2.107 (TRQ under FTA/CECA) of HBP 2015-2020

August 29, 2022 2250 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ imports under ITC (HS) 71081200 under India-UAE CEPA may also be affected through qualified jewellers as notified by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) using the India International Bullion Exchange. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 23/2015-2020 | Dated: 29th August, 2022 […]

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