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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 1554 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 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 183 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 492 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 117 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


DGFT notifies Conditions for export of wheat

May 14, 2022 2268 Views 0 comment Print

As a transitional arrangement, export will be allowed in case of shipments where Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ICLC) has been issued on or before the date of this Notification, subject to submission of documentary evidence as prescribed; or

Amendment in Export Policy of Wheat

May 13, 2022 1899 Views 0 comment Print

The export policy of wheat against the above mentioned HS codes is ‘Prohibited’ with immediate effect except for shipments fulfilling the conditions mentioned in Para 2 above which will be allowed as per the procedure outlined in Para 1.05 (b) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020.

Amendment in Export Policy of Onions Seeds

May 13, 2022 1830 Views 0 comment Print

The Export Policy of Onion Seeds has been put under ‘Restricted’ category, with immediate effect. Notification No. 05/2015-20 Dated: 13th May, 2022

Alignment of Appendix 4R with Finance Act, 2021 wef 01.01.2022

May 11, 2022 1233 Views 0 comment Print

A new RoDTEP schedule (Appendix 4R) has been notified for implementation with effect from 01.01.2022 after aligning the earlier schedule with the Customs tariff Schedule as per Finance Act, 2021.

Amendment in Export Policy of Guar Gum

May 9, 2022 3420 Views 0 comment Print

The Export of Guar Gum to European Union and UK will now be allowed subject to issuance of Official Certificate in place of Health Certificate with immediate effect.

Additional quantity of 2051 MT of raw sugar, for export to USA notified

May 6, 2022 489 Views 0 comment Print

Additional quantity of 2051 MT of raw sugar, for export to USA, under TRQ, upto 30.09.2022, has been notified. Public Notice No.07/2015-2020 | Dated: 6th May, 2022

DGFT extends relaxation for import of crushed & de-oiled GM soya cake

May 2, 2022 1893 Views 0 comment Print

Relaxation of import provisions under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021 to allow import of remaining quantity of 5.50 Lakh MT of crushed & de-oiled GM soya cake upto 30.9.2022 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Bill of lading of such import consignments to be on or before 30.9.2022 and “Out of Charge” of such […]

DGFT notifies procedure for allocation & imports under India–UAE CEPA

May 1, 2022 11736 Views 1 comment Print

The Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) as mentioned in Notification No. 22/2022-Customs dated 30th April 2022 under India–UAE CEPA and procedure for allocation and imports under given TRQs is notified.

Retrospective amendment of policy cannot take away vested rights of exporters

May 1, 2022 6054 Views 0 comment Print

In the context of Export Import Policy 2002-07 it was held that the policy could not have been retrospectively amended by the Government without there being any express power in this regard and that in any case the retrospective amendment of policy cannot take away vested rights of the exporters.

Electronic filing and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO)

April 29, 2022 2628 Views 0 comment Print

Electronic filing and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) for India’s Exports under India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (India-UAE CEPA) w.e.f. 01st May 2022

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