Topic: DGFT
DGFT’s Advance Authorisation Scheme
In a bid to enhance trade facilitation and streamline processes for exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced new measures under the advance authorization scheme....
RBI norms for import of Gold
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced norms for facilitating the physical import of gold through India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) or any authorized exchange by Qualified Jewellers...
Regulation of Sugar Exports
The central government has imposed restrictions on sugar exports from June 1st, 2022 to increase the availability of sugar in the country during sugar season 2021-22 (October-September) and...
DGFT Trade Facilitation App launched
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal recently launched the DGFT Trade Facilitation Mobile Application. DGFT is Directorate General of Foreign Trade. Key Features of...
Govt. Allows Export of Masks and Medical Goggles
The government has relaxed the norms for export of face shields, certain kind of surgical masks and medical goggles which are mainly in demand due to the spread...
GoI: Quota Allocation Procedure for import of Calcined Pet Coke initiated
On April 20, 2020, the Government of India has laid down procedure to allocate quota for the import of calcined pet coke in the financial year 2020-21. Highlights...
ACC Approves extension of Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi as DGFT
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of Senior bureaucrat Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi by over 3 months, in central deputation as Director General (DG), Directorate...
Govt extends ban on import of milk products from China for 4 months
India which is the largest producer and consumer of milk has extended the ban on import of milk products from China for 4 months. The ban would continue...
Commerce Ministry launches Contact@DGFT for effective resolution of foreign trade-related issues
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries has set up Contact@DGFT, an online service facility for effective resolution of foreign trade-related issues of importers and exporters. The facility...
Government bans import of gold, silver items from South Korea
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in the Union Commerce Ministry has banned duty free imports of gold, silver items from South Korea. These restrictions were imposed...
