Enhanced insurance cover for West Asia exports extended to March 2027Indian exporters will continue to receive upgraded insurance protection against buyer payment defaults until March 31, 2027. The expanded c...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Indian recyclers seek scrapping of pre-shipment inspection, letter showsIndia's leading recyclers' body has asked the federal foreign trade directorate to replace existing scrap import rules based on overseas ce...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Forced labour and import: Reading India’s latest foreign trade policy additionsWith this notification in place, India has tried to put a protective layer for the domestic industry from unfair foreign competition.
26 Sep, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Piyush Goyal plans 1,000-strong regional language network to handhold exportersIndia will train one thousand local personnel in regional languages to support exporters. Integrated commerce and industry offices are plan...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
India must rethink cross-border payments beyond corridors, put customers first: DeloitteA shift from corridor-led expansion to customer-centric design forms the core principle needed to drive the next stage of India's cross-bor...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
DGFT to set up central unit for trade applicationsThe government is establishing a Central Processing Department within the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This new unit will centrali...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Small exporters get compliance relief as govt removes RCMC requirement for shipments up to Rs 3 lakhThe government has removed the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for export cons...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India clears 642-car import quota from UK under India-UK trade agreementIndia's Directorate General of Foreign Trade approved seven companies to import 642 cars. These imports will occur under the India-UK free ...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
India to set up central processing department for faceless trade facilitationA central processing department will be established within the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This new unit aims to implement a face...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 73: The customer pays slowly. The machines depreciate slowly tooThe title of this series sounds binary. The businesses rarely are. Between a multibagger and bankruptcy lies a large middle ground where co...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
India eases raw sugar import rules as it cracks down on hoardingThe government has extended the processing window for duty-free raw sugar imports. This move aims to increase domestic sugar availability b...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
DGFT relaxes One Star Export House norms, exporters can qualify on performance in any two of three preceding yearsThe government has relaxed export house status eligibility criteria for exporters. Exporters now qualify with performance in any two of thr...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Foreign trade policy changes to boost rupee internationalisation, add flexibility for exporters: CII's Sanjay BudhiaNew foreign trade policy amendments will ease exporter invoicing and payments in Indian rupees. This move promotes rupee internationalizati...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Rules eased to help exporters receive payments in rupeesIndia has eased rules for rupee-based export payments, allowing exporters to invoice and receive payments in Indian currency or foreign cur...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
India amends Foreign Trade Policy for easier rupee invoicing and payments for exportersThe government has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ease rupee invoicing for exporters. Eligible rupee receipts now qualify for export b...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
India imposes minimum import price on clear float glass to curb cheaper importsTo safeguard its local glass industry, India has enacted a minimum import price for clear float glass, directly benefiting manufacturers li...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
DGFT removes physical duty payment challans for export obligation discharge certificate applicationsExporters will no longer need to present physical duty payment challans for EODC applications. The integration of authenticated payment dat...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST