Wheat export quota utilization determines eligibility for reallocation, while unused quantities may be pooled for redistribution among eligible exporters.
Wheat export quota allocations are reviewed according to utilization and requests for additional quantities or surrender. Exporters must provide a Chartered Accountant-certified utilization certificate, shipping bill details, and supporting justification, export contracts, or purchase orders. Additional allocation requests also require a corresponding online amendment application. Further allocation may be considered where more than half of the authorized quantity has been used, while unused quantities under lower-utilization authorizations may enter a common pool for redistribution. Delayed or incomplete submissions may result in reallocation and exclusion from future restricted export authorizations.

Interest subvention administration shifts to EXIM Bank, while RBI continues processing supplementary export-credit claims for the transitional quarter.
Interest Subvention Support under the Export Promotion Mission-Niryat Protsahan is transitioned from RBI to EXIM Bank as implementing agency from 1 April 2026. EXIM Bank will manage operationalisation, portal workflows, verification and claim settlement. Lending institutions must pass subvention benefits upfront to eligible MSME exporters and submit externally audited reimbursement claims to EXIM Bank. EXIM Bank will verify IEC-specific annual ceilings, process monthly reimbursements and submit consolidated fund claims. Supplementary or additional claims for the January-March 2026 quarter will continue to be processed by RBI.

Start-up exporter visibility expands through Source from India registration, including an active-IEC exception for eligible DPIIT-recognized start-ups.
DPIIT-recognized start-ups may register on the "Source from India" feature of the Trade Connect ePlatform and receive a unique start-up badge where applicable eligibility conditions are met. A special exception allows such start-ups to register despite not meeting general exporter eligibility requirements, provided they hold an active IEC and are not included in the Denied Entity List. Users must link their Trade Connect accounts to eligible IECs, submit export details and declarations, and obtain approval before their microsites become publicly visible.

Voluntary duty payment records enable paperless EODC processing, with portal data recognised as the official payment record.
Voluntary duty payment data received from Customs/ICEGATE is integrated into the DGFT portal for digital processing of Export Obligation Discharge Certificate applications under the Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods schemes. Only portal-displayed payment details are recognised for EODC processing and closure. Authorisation holders should provide correct licence and IEC details, verify displayed payments before applying, and report discrepancies through the helpdesk. Regional Authorities must rely on portal-displayed records for payments made on or after August 1, 2026.

De minimis RCMC exemption for eligible low-value exports is proposed to promote postal, courier and emerging export channels.
A proposed de minimis exemption under paragraph 2.57(c) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 would remove the RCMC or Certificate of Registration requirement for eligible low-value export consignments when applying for authorisations, benefits or concessions. The exemption is intended to promote small-value exports through postal, courier and emerging channels, but excludes restricted ITC (HS) items. Stakeholder comments have been invited on the proposed amendment.

Interest subvention claims require facility-specific, year-specific UIN mapping, with separate procedures for eligible historical export-credit claims.
Interest subvention claims under EPM require UINs to correspond to the relevant export-credit facility and financial year. The FY 2025-26 relaxation permits additional claims for eligible credit disbursed on or after 2 January 2026 where UIN was generated by 31 May 2026. For FY 2026-27 onwards, UIN generation is required within 15 days of original disbursal. Running pre-shipment credit outstanding into a subsequent year requires a fresh or revised UIN for subvention accruing in that year. Past additional claims must be separately filed online with the required external auditor's certificate.

Unified Brand India Framework supports export branding, compliant packaging, sector campaigns and global market access for Indian goods
The initiative establishes a Unified Brand India Framework to support international branding, labelling, packaging and promotion of Indian goods and services. Eligible Indian-incorporated government entities, Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards, industry associations, export clusters and district export hubs may seek assistance for campaigns, digital promotion, trade-fair participation, packaging adaptation, exporter toolkits and sector-specific branding. Projects require online proposals, measurable objectives, cost and implementation details, and are evaluated for innovation, scalability, market alignment, institutional capacity and export impact. Funding is released in instalments against milestones, utilisation certificates and verified progress. Recipients must maintain audited records, avoid duplicate funding, undertake overseas due diligence, comply with procurement and host-country requirements, and meet reporting and sustainability obligations.

Digital Origin Certificates enable India-UK CETA exports through self-declaration or authorised agency issuance on Trade Connect
Preferential Certificates of Origin for exports to the United Kingdom under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will be filed and issued through the Trade Connect ePlatform from July 15, 2026. Certificates may be obtained by self-declaration or through an authorised agency. Self-declaration requires a valid DSC-linked IEC profile, an uploaded scanned signature, and generation using the linked DSC, producing electronic and physical digitally signed copies with QR codes. Agency-issued certificates are generated after approval and bear the issuing officer's signature image and agency stamp. Certificate genuineness may be verified online using the Certificate of Origin number.

Export quota re-allocation for wheat flour turns on utilisation levels, supporting documents, and timely portal submission.
Review and re-allocation of export quota for wheat flour and related products requires exporters to submit a Chartered Accountant's utilisation certificate, shipping bill details, and any request for additional quantity or surrender of unutilised quota with justification and supporting contracts or purchase orders. Requests for additional quantity must also be filed on the online portal within the stated deadline, failing which they may be rejected. Authorisations with more than 50% utilisation may be considered for further re-allocation, while lower utilisation may lead to transfer of unutilised quota to the common pool.

Export promotion compliance support revised with higher MSME reimbursement, staged disbursement, and stricter claim timelines.
Financial assistance under EPM - Niryat Disha is revised through a dynamic, periodically reviewed list of eligible testing, inspections and certifications, a differentiated support structure for Micro and Small Enterprises and Medium Enterprises, and an increased reimbursement ceiling per IEC per financial year. Approved support is payable in two instalments, linked first to completion of certification and then to exports connected with the relevant certification, while reimbursement claims are split into RC-1 and RC-2 stages. Time limits for filing claims and submitting export evidence are prescribed, with lapse and recovery consequences for non-compliance.

Market Access Support guidelines now require smaller delegations and timely refund of advance grants on cancellation.
The Market Access Support guidelines under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) - Niryat Disha are amended to reduce the recommended minimum delegation size for a business support mission from 50 participants to 25 participants. A new operational condition requires any advance grant released to be refunded within 15 days of cancellation of an event or withdrawal from participation, failing which the amount must be refunded with simple interest at 10% per annum from the date of communication of cancellation or withdrawal. All other provisions remain unchanged.

Export policy alignment and HS code revisions invite stakeholder comments on proposed schedule updates under FTP 2023.
Request for stakeholder comments on the alignment of Schedule-II (Export Policy) of ITC (HS), 2022 with amendments introduced by the Finance Act, 2026. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade proposes corresponding changes to HS codes, product descriptions, chapter notes and export policy conditions across multiple chapters, and invites views, suggestions and comments from exporters, industry associations and experts within seven days by e-mail under FTP 2023.

Preferential Certificates of Origin under India-Oman CEPA move to Trade Connect with authorised agency issuance and digital verification.
Electronic filing and issuance of preferential Certificates of Origin for exports to Oman under India-Oman CEPA will be rolled out on the Trade Connect ePlatform through authorised agency issuance. Applicants are to select "India Oman CEPA (Agency Issued)," use notified authorised agencies, and obtain an electronic copy with QR code, digital signature, issuing officer's signature image, and agency stamp after approval. Existing DGFT credentials may be used, user profiles should match DSC names, IEC details should be updated, and CoO genuineness may be verified on the Trade Connect verification facility.

Certificate of Origin for Agarwood exports moves online through a paperless, traceable Trade Connect workflow.
Online issuance of Certificate of Origin for Agarwood exports has been operationalised on the Trade Connect ePlatform to support transparent, traceable, and paperless processing and compliance with applicable international requirements, including CITES. Exporters may submit electronic applications with details of source or origin, stock, chain of custody, quantity, product description, inspection photographs, and supporting records. Applications are routed to the jurisdictional Divisional Forest Officer for verification and inspection and then to the designated State Nodal Officer for approval, after which the CoO is issued electronically.

Pharma Grade Sugar export quota review requires utilisation proof, revalidation applications, and proportional reallocation from the common pool.
Review and re-allocation of allocated Pharma Grade Sugar export quota is to be carried out through revalidation applications supported by a Chartered Accountant's utilisation certificate, justification for additional allocation, and available export contracts or purchase orders. Authorizations with more than 50% utilisation may be considered for revalidation for six months, while lower utilisation may lead to transfer of unutilised quantity to the common pool for reallocation, subject to submission of valid supporting documents within 10 days.

Interest subvention support for export credit gets clarified through UIN timing rules, disbursal-based admissibility, and bank claim linkage.
Interest subvention support under the Export Promotion Mission is clarified for eligible pre-shipment and post-shipment export credit where UIN generation was delayed during initial implementation. For FY 2025-26, claims may be filed if the credit was disbursed on or after 02.01.2026 and the UIN is generated on or before 31.05.2026, with support admissible from the date of disbursal. For FY 2026-27 onwards, a UIN generated within 15 days of disbursal is treated as valid, and banks must link claims to the year of disbursal.

Post Export EPCG scrip processing moves online, enabling electronic issuance, revalidation, and transmission through the DGFT portal.
Activation of the Post Export EPCG module on the DGFT portal enables online issuance, re-issuance and extension of validity of Post Export EPCG Duty Credit scrips, with electronic transmission to ICEGATE for subsequent utilisation. The concerned Regional Authority examines applications in the online module and generates the scrip electronically for transmission. Applicants may seek closure, revalidation, re-transmission, or electronic generation through Service Request Tickets, depending on whether the authorisation is open, the scrip is untransmitted or expired, or only a manual scrip exists.

Interest subvention support extends to selected tariff lines for micro and small exporters, with prospective eligibility only.
Interest subvention support under the Export Promotion Mission is extended to the tariff lines listed in Annexure-IIA, inserted into Annexure-II of the existing Trade Notice for pre- and post-shipment export credit. The added tariff lines are eligible only for export credit availed by Micro and Small Enterprises, while Medium Enterprises are excluded for exports covered by Annexure-IIA. The eligibility applies prospectively only, and interest subvention is admissible only for eligible export credit disbursed on or after the date of issuance.

Export obligation discharge certificates drive extended to clear old Advance Authorisation and EPCG pending cases
Special drive for expeditious issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates under the Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes has been extended from 1 April 2026 to 31 May 2026. The extended drive prioritises older pending applications, long-deficient cases, and matters delayed for want of complete documents or clarification from authorisation holders. Trade and authorisation holders are advised to furnish outstanding documents promptly and respond within prescribed timelines. Regional Authorities must adopt an age-wise pendency clearance strategy.

Interest subvention eligibility clarified: UIN generation and non-portability govern admissibility, claim process, and bank reporting.
Interest subvention is payable only for export credit disbursed on or after scheme commencement and at the rate prevailing on disbursal; subvention ceases from the date an account becomes an NPA and applies only for the actual outstanding period in case of early foreclosure. A UIN must be generated on or before loan disbursal and is non-portable; change of bank requires a new UIN. Where multiple banks provide credit, the exporter is solely responsible for ensuring aggregate claims remain within the annual ceiling. Banks must register online, submit claims mapped to borrower UINs, and verify IEC status.