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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


206 Crore released to States for promotion of exports under TIES scheme

July 23, 2022 429 Views 0 comment Print

Government is implementing Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) with the objective of assisting Central and State Government agencies in creation of appropriate infrastructure for growth of exports.

Govt Prohibits Import of Human Embryo under ITC (HS) 05119999

July 20, 2022 702 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Human Embryo under ITC (HS) 05119999 is Prohibited in accordance with the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi Notification No. 22/2015-2020 | Dated: 20th July, 2022 Subject: […]

Urban Exim Care Association enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP 2015-­20

July 19, 2022 924 Views 0 comment Print

The name of Urban Exim Care Association, enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015­20, has been amended as ‘Urban Exim Chamber of Commerce & Industry’ and address and contact details have been updated.

Procedure for submission of requests for seeking IMC’s approval for export of Wheat Flour

July 18, 2022 1566 Views 0 comment Print

or getting required NOC from IMC for export of Wheat Flour(Atta), all such exporters will be required to submit their request in ANF 2N application format to be filled only through the online module of DGFT

Import Procedure for Urad, Pigeon Peas & Tur under MoUs with Myanmar, Malawi & Mozambique

July 18, 2022 837 Views 0 comment Print

Online Procedures / modalities for each fiscal years 2022-26 for import under MoUs between India, Myanmar, Malawi & Mozambique

Nomination of 29 Non-Official Members for Board of Trade

July 8, 2022 1407 Views 0 comment Print

Terms of Reference for the Non-official Members of the Board of Trade would be as follows: (i) To provide a platform to State Governments and UTs for articulating State oriented perspectives on Trade Policy.

Amendment in registration time period of Steel Import Monitoring System

July 7, 2022 13134 Views 0 comment Print

The requirement of advance registration of minimum 15 days from the expected date of arrival of import consignment under SIMS has been abolished. Notification No. 19/2015-2020 | Dated: 7th July, 2022 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi Notification No. 19/2015-2020 | Dated: 7th […]

Syncing of ITC (HS), 2022- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) with Finance Act, 2022

July 7, 2022 2376 Views 0 comment Print

ITC(HS) 2022 Schedule-1 Import Policy is amended in sync with the Finance Act, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect.

Amendment in Export Policy of Wheat Flour (atta)

July 6, 2022 3648 Views 0 comment Print

Export Policy of wheat flour (atta) remains ‘Free’, but export shall be subject to recommendation of Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on export of wheat. The Notification will come into effect from 12th of July, 2022. The provisions as under Para 1.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 regarding transitional arrangement shall not be applicable under this […]

Applicability of PIMS at the time of import at SEZ/FTWZ/EOU/DTA

July 5, 2022 2049 Views 0 comment Print

PIMS Registration shall be required at the point of import by a Unit in SEZ/FTWZ or at the time of import by an EOU of the items covered under PIMS.

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