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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 498 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


RoDTEP “Haircut”: Why Strategy Must Now Outrun Subsidy

February 25, 2026 714 Views 1 comment Print

DGFT’s sudden reduction in RoDTEP rates reduces FOB margins by 1–2%, compelling exporters to reassess pricing and cost strategies immediately.

DGFT Extends TRQ Application Deadline to 15 March 2026 Under Multiple FTAs

February 24, 2026 951 Views 0 comment Print

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has extended the last date for filing TRQ applications for FY 2026-27 to 15.03.2026. The extension applies to quotas under key FTAs including Sri Lanka, Mercosur, Mauritius, Nepal, and UAE agreements.

DGFT Notifies Wheat Export Modalities Due to 25 LMT Restricted Quota

February 24, 2026 615 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT has laid down detailed procedures for applying and allocating wheat export authorizations under the 25 LMT quota. Applications must be filed online within a specified monthly window and meet eligibility criteria.

Modalities for export of Wheat Flour and related products falling under HS Code 1101

February 24, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

The government has notified procedures for export authorization of an additional 5 LMT of wheat flour under HS Code 1101. Applications must be filed online within a fixed window and will be allocated by a Special EFC based on eligibility and export performance.

Certificate of Origin: Why Indian Exporters Need It

February 24, 2026 1173 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains COO regulations under India’s Foreign Trade Policy and DGFT procedures. Proper compliance ensures duty benefits and smooth customs clearance.

Wheat Export Policy Amended as DGFT Permits 25 LMT Despite Continued Prohibition

February 24, 2026 627 Views 0 comment Print

The Government has retained wheat exports as “Prohibited” but allowed shipment of 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes under specified conditions. Detailed modalities will be notified separately, maintaining regulatory control.

Amendment in export policy of Wheat flour and related items falling under HS Code 1101

February 24, 2026 663 Views 0 comment Print

The government has permitted export of an additional 5 LMT of wheat flour under HS Code 1101, even though exports remain classified as Prohibited. Detailed procedures will be notified separately by DGFT.

DGFT Cuts RoDTEP Rates by 50% Through Rationalisation Notification

February 23, 2026 8484 Views 1 comment Print

The government has limited RoDTEP benefits to 50% of existing rates and value caps with immediate effect. The notification amends Appendix 4R and 4RE under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023.

LIFT Scheme Launched: Freight Reimbursement for MSME Exporters from Hinterland Districts

February 20, 2026 1053 Views 0 comment Print

The new scheme offers up to 30% freight reimbursement (₹20 lakh cap) to eligible MSMEs exporting notified products from identified districts, effective 20 February 2026.

DGFT Launches FLOW Scheme to Reduce Overseas Logistics Constraints for MSMEs

February 20, 2026 828 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT has introduced the FLOW initiative to address logistics and warehousing challenges faced by MSMEs in global markets. The scheme provides capped financial assistance and structured compliance conditions to improve export efficiency.

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