Officials clarified that the new extension will operate in addition to existing provisions under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and Handbook of Procedures (HBP).

Amid supply disruptions caused by escalating tensions in West Asia, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has ...

The relaxation applies to various types of Advance Authorisations, including Advance Authorisation for Annual Requirement and Special Advance Authorisation, as well as EPCG Authorisations.

In a move aimed at easing the burden on exporters grappling with rising US tariffs, the government has extended the time limit for fulfilling export obligations under the Advance Authorization Scheme.

The Government of India has continued its calibrated approach toward regulating the import of IT hardware and renewed the Import Management System (IMS) for the year 2026 as the calendar year 2026.

In the circular, the directorate, however, said that importers will be mandated to apply for fresh authorisations starting January 1, 2025 The move is expected to offer much needed respite to the IT ...

In order to simplify India’s pharma foreign trade procedures, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced key amendments to Para 2.08 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023. The ...