Follow Us:

DGFT Notifications

Stay informed about the latest DGFT notifications from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. Get updates on trade policies, tariff amendments, export-import controls, and incentive schemes. Stay ahead in international trade with timely information on DGFT notifications.

Latest Articles


Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 31st May 2026

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive review of significant developments across Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI, and RBI. The update hig...

June 2, 2026 3219 Views 0 comment Print

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 690 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 3240 Views 0 comment Print

Certificate of Origin: Why Indian Exporters Need It

DGFT : This guide explains COO regulations under India’s Foreign Trade Policy and DGFT procedures. Proper compliance ensures duty benef...

February 24, 2026 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Niryat Prothsahan Framework: Interest and Collateral Support Analysis

DGFT : The government introduces a 2.75% interest subvention on rupee export credit under a ₹25,060 crore mission. Benefits are capped ...

February 11, 2026 951 Views 0 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 1161 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 348 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 393 Views 0 comment Print

CAG Audit Uncovers Customs & DGFT Inefficiencies

CA, CS, CMA : A summary of the CAG's audit report on Customs and DGFT reveals deficiencies in infrastructure, manpower, and compliance, leading ...

August 15, 2025 1608 Views 0 comment Print

All about Retransmission of Shipping Bills to DGFT via ICEGATE

DGFT : Learn how to re-transmit Shipping Bills to DGFT using ICEGATE Portal, track status, and resolve common issues. Step-by-step guide ...

April 29, 2025 3903 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bombay HC Directs Joint Meeting between customs & DGFT authorities to Resolve Exporters’ Issues

DGFT : Bombay High Court resolves Tru-Sprag Freewheels Pvt Ltd vs. Union of India case, directing customs and DGFT to rectify exporters' ...

June 25, 2023 840 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT: Why idiocy remains the hallmark functionally

DGFT : Uncover the challenges exporters face with DGFT in the facilitation process. Explore a case study from Vadodara RA, shedding light...

January 26, 2023 4206 Views 7 comments Print

SC Sustains Imposition of Restrictions on Import of Peas & Pulses

DGFT : Union of India Vs Agricas LLP and Others etc. (Supreme Court) In the instant case, the Writ Petition is filed by challenging the i...

September 14, 2020 1437 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT cannot Restriction Advance Authorisation through Public Notice

DGFT : The issue under consideration is whether the Public notice issued by DGFT for restricting the issuance of Advance Authorisation is...

February 11, 2020 3021 Views 0 comment Print

Review Petition admitted as assessments u/s. 158BC & 158BD were completed by same officer

Income Tax : If the claim of the Revenue that both the assessments were completed by the same officer one under s. 158BC and the other under s....

April 13, 2013 832 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 231 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 582 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 183 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 729 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 642 Views 0 comment Print


Issue of Licences under Duty Exemption Scheme for the import of Natural Rubber

March 18, 1999 457 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is also invited to the provisions of paragraph 7.16 of the EXIM Policy read with paragraph 7.13 of the Handbook of Procedure (Vol.I) 1997-2002 according to which indigenous procurement of an importable item endorsed on duty free licence can also be made without getting an ARO, based on the back-to-back L/C from a Bank. This optional facility shall also be available to the applicants of the duty free licences.

Export of sands and soils to Maldives-Monitoring regarding

March 16, 1999 400 Views 0 comment Print

In view of various representations received regarding monitoring of above quantity of Stone aggregate and river sand to Maldives , it has now been decided that the above ceiling shall be monitored by Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL ). The Capexil will issue NOC each year to the extent of ceiling of Stone Aggregate and River sand prescribed above for export to Maldives. Capexil in turn would send a quarterly report to Policy Cell III in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade regarding utilisation of the ceiling.

Notification No. 42 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.03.1999

March 5, 1999 295 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 5 of the Foreign Trade ( Development & Regulations) Act, 1992 ( No. 22 of 1992 ) read with Paragraph 1.3 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, as amended , the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002.

Clarification regarding exportability of onions

February 26, 1999 484 Views 0 comment Print

In this connection it is clarified that overall ban on export of onion still continues despite the partial lifting of ban on export of Bangalore Rose onion, Krishnapuram onion and export of 3000MTs of all varieties of onion to Sri Lanka through NAFED as also permission to export of 25,000 MTs per month of onions for the next three months through the agency to be designated by the Government of Maharashtra or by the Associate Shippers registered with the Maharashtra Government designated agency.

Clarification regarding exportability of Onion as a part of assorted vegetable

February 23, 1999 457 Views 0 comment Print

It is therefore, clarified that as per S.No. 16 of Schedule 2 Appendix 1 of the book titled ” ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002, ” export of onion as a part of assorted vegetables is allowed freely upto twenty kg. only per consignment by air to all permissible destinations subject to any other law for the time being in force despite the continuing restriction on the export of onions.

Issue of Advance Licences for import of Natural Rubber

February 20, 1999 985 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided that holders of Advance licences with natural rubber as one of the inputs shall procure their requirement of natural rubber from STC only. Accordingly all the licensing authorities are advised that henceforth while issuing any advance license, as per policy, with natural rubber as one of the import item, they shall first invalidate the advance licence for direct import of natural rubber and thereafter shall issue ARO for procurement of natural rubber from STC of India Ltd. at or below international price.

Clarification on the erstwhile Pass Book Scheme issued under Exim Policy, 1992-97.Regarding last date for grant of credit and utilization of credit

February 17, 1999 313 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined in the light of Notification No. 12/99-CUSTOMS dated 1.2.1999 issued by Department of Revenue. It has now been decided that the Designated Authorities of Pass Book Scheme and Commissioner of Customs must finalize the claims and grant credits, wherever admissible, positively by 31.3.1999. The credits granted under the Pass Books can be utilized on or before 30.6.1999 and the unutilised credit shall lapse .

Denomination of Special Import Licences

February 10, 1999 1258 Views 0 comment Print

Where the applicant of Special Import Licence has given any option for currency in which value on the licence is to be indicated, value of licence is to be indicated in such currency as opted by the applicant. However, in cases where no option has been given by the applicant of Special Import Licence, value of licence is to be indicated in US $ along with Indian Rupees.

Public Notice No. 70 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.02.1999

February 5, 1999 508 Views 0 comment Print

Food-stuffs, medicines, clothing and blankets received by any charitable organisation, registered with Ministry of Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, as a gift from any philanthropic organisation or person abroad, for free distribution either by itself or other charitable organisations to the poor and needy without any distinction of caste, creed or colour.

Public Notice No. 69 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.02.1999

February 5, 1999 364 Views 0 comment Print

Export allowed subject to the condition that exporter shall notify the National Authority, Chemical Weapons Convention, Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs ( D&ISA ), Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade of such exports in prescribed format ( Appendix 18 B, as reproduced in the Handbook of Procedures, 1997-2002 ) along with the End use Certificate within 30 days of the actual export.

Search Post by Date
June 2026
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930