DGFT — current affairs timeline
12 news articles03 Jan 2026 to 02 Sep 2026
Every DailyConnects briefing covering DGFT, in order, with exam-focused key numbers. Grouped purely by entity identity — never mixed with similar-but-unrelated news.
2026
- 02 Sep 2026DGFT Automates Free Sale and Commerce Certificates Issuance to Cut Processing Time
On September 1, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has enabled automated issuance of Fre…
- 25 Aug 2026Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) eases rupee invoicing rules for exporters
DGFT amended the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to align with RBI regulations on export invoicing. Rupee payments for exports to all countries except Nepal and Bhuta…
- 22 Aug 2026Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) allows duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes raw sugar until October 31
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has allowed duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes (1 million tonnes) of raw sugar until October 31, 2…
13% - 11 Aug 2026DGFT Removes Physical Challans for EODC Applications
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) removed the requirement for exporters to submit physical duty payment challans for Export Obligation Discharge C…
- 07 Aug 2026DGFT Notifies Norms for Inventory-Based E-Commerce Exports to Boost Outbound Shipments
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notified norms for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports. On July 23, the government permitted FDI in …
- 17 Jul 2026Directorate General of Foreign Trade Amends Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to Ban Import of Forced Labour Goods
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amended the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 to prohibit import of goods produced or manufactured wholly or in pa…
- 17 Jul 2026India Notifies Tariff Rate Quota Allocation Procedure Under India-Oman CEPA
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notified the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocation procedure under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnershi…
- 13 Jul 2026India Notifies Rules for UK Vehicle Import Benefits Under CETA Effective 15 July 2026
India has notified the procedure for importers to claim quota-based tariff concessions on vehicle imports from the United Kingdom (UK) under the India-UK Compre…
30% - 07 May 2026Duty-free imports of yellow peas and black gram extended until March 2027 to curb pulse prices
- 20 Apr 2026Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Authorises Banks to Import Gold and Silver
- 17 Jan 2026India DGFT, MEA and FIEO organise National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls 2026
- 03 Jan 2026Lav Aggarwal appointed as Director General of Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
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