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Govt extends export obligation period for select schemes till Aug 31
Updated : 5 days, 9 hours ago IST
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has announced a facilitation measure for exporters by extending the Export Obligation (EO) period for certain export promotion schemes, the release said.
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Directorate General of Foreign Trade issues details of interest subvention
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The scheme is jointly implemented by DGFT and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and applies to both pre-shipment and post-shipment export credit in rupees. The interest subvention is benchmarked against repo rates of India and comparable economies.
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DGFT's strategic policy overhaul and digital integration reshape India's t
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has concluded 2025 with a series of strategic policy updates and digital reforms aimed at strengthening India's trade facilitation ecosystem. According to a DGFT press release, the year was marked by the institutionalization of formal consul
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'Operation Fire Trail': DRI seizes firecrackers worth Rs 4.82 cr at Nhava
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The import of firecrackers is 'Restricted' under the ITC (HS) Classification of the Foreign Trade Policy and requires valid licences from both the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) under the Explosives Rules, 2008.
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Indian exporters advised to leverage India-UK CETA for growth, MSMEs urged
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Regional Authority Delhi, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, hosted an outreach programme on the recently concluded India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
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India reduces minimum export price for honey
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) dated August 22, the MEP for natural honey under HS Code 04090000 has been reduced from USD 2,000 per metric ton to USD 1,400 per metric ton (free on board).
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India imposes port restriction on certain jute based goods imports from Ba
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Government of India has imposed new restrictions on the import of certain jute-based goods from Bangladesh. The decision, issued through a government notification by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on August 11, 2025, amends the ex
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DGFT showcases trade connect ePlatform at major B2B exhibitions for export
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) showcased its Trade Connect ePlatform in two major B2B trade exhibitions this month: the 71st India International Garment Fair (IIGF) and the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo 2025.
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India restricts imports of jute, its derivatives from Bangladesh
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Import of such items from Bangladesh shall not be allowed from any land port on India-Bangladesh border, DGFT said. However, it is allowed only through Nhava Sheva seaport in Mumbai.
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'Source from India' feature on Trade Connect ePlatform made available for
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
'Source from India' is a flagship feature on the Trade Connect ePlatform, which was introduced to be a one-stop reference point for international buyers to discover accomplished Indian exporters from whom to source.
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DGFT notification on precious metal trade ensures consistency between cust
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a new notification to streamline the import of precious metals, ensuring consistency between customs duties and import regulations.
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"Response to deliberate trade disruptions": Ex-High Commissioner Sikri on
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Earlier on Saturday, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry imposed immediate land port restrictions on the import of several categories of goods from Bangladesh, following a directive issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
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