Rice export rules relaxed for select European countriesIndia has eased rice export rules for many European nations. An inspection certificate from EIC/EIAs is now only required for exports to th...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
DGFT rolls out procedure for allocation of calcined cokeThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade has released new rules for importing calcined petroleum coke for aluminium production. Application...
10 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Govt imposes restrictions on import of low ash metallurgical coke for 6 monthsThe government imposes six-month import restrictions on low ash metallurgical coke starting January 1, 2025, including quantitative restric...
26 Dec, 2024, 10.24 PM IST
DGFT conducting study to identify and align best global practices in trade financeThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is exploring global trade finance practices to align with India's future needs. Over 2.5 la...
17 May, 2024, 04.22 PM IST
Govt sets up committee for determination of RoDTEP rates for exports from SEZs, EOUsThe government in August announced the rates of tax refunds under the export promotion scheme RoDTEP for 8,555 products, such as marine goo...
10 Nov, 2021, 10.45 PM IST
Blanket ban on export of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, government withdraws exemptionsHowever, the directorate amended the policy on Saturday and withdrew these exemptions, saying that the export of Hydroxychloroquine and for...
04 Apr, 2020, 10.17 PM IST
Exports of certain APIs, formulations put under restricted category amid coronavirus outbreakParacetamol, Tinidazole, Metronidaxole, Vitamins B1, B6, B 12 included in the list.
03 Mar, 2020, 02.28 PM IST
Coronavirus: Department of Pharmaceuticals recommends ban on export of 12 drug formulations, ingredientsChina accounted for 67.56 per cent of India''s total imports of bulk drugs and drug intermediates at USD 2,405.42 million in 2018-19.
19 Feb, 2020, 11.52 PM IST
Centre drops plan to import coconut oil through STCIn a relief to thousands of coconut growers in the country, Centre has decided to drop its plan to import a large quantity of coconut oil t...
19 Nov, 2015, 05.57 PM IST
DEPB scheme misinterpreted and malfunctioned: CAGDEPB, an export incentive, was implemented in April 1997. It initially consisted of two sub-schemes - pre-export DEPB and post-export DEPB.
19 Jul, 2014, 06.34 AM IST
- Commerce Ministry short-fixed export obligations by Rs 3060 crore: CAG
In a scathing attack on Commerce Ministry, CAG has said that export obligations to those given import duty sops were short-fixed to the ext...
20 Dec, 2011, 09.53 PM IST
- Fuel import decision to be for all, not just Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher
A decision to allow Kingfisher to import fuel directly will be a part of the overall package for the airline industry and not just for the ...
24 Nov, 2011, 05.40 AM IST
- CBEC directs DGFT to strignently monitor exim licence norms
CBEC directs DGFT to strignently monitor exim licence norms in order to prevent frauds.
13 Mar, 2010, 06.24 AM IST
- Impact of Rupee appreciation being studied
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is carrying out a survey to find out the real impact of Rupee appreciation on industries, a...
11 Oct, 2007, 11.45 AM IST
- R S Gujral appointed as new DGFT
R S Gujral, an IAS officer of 1975 batch from Haryana cadre has been appointed as the new Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
14 Jun, 2007, 12.24 PM IST
- This will click! Focus on logging on to auto filing
With exports all set to achieve the $150-billion mark over the next four years, there is renewed focus on automating filing, retrieval and ...
08 Apr, 2005, 11.35 PM IST
- Now, WTO-ready NTBs
THE DGFT has released the import policy in a modern new format based on a new eight-digit classification developed in association with the ...
01 Mar, 2002, 05.54 PM IST