Standard Input Output Norms reinstatement restores SION C-888 trade input requirements for stainless steel washers under trade policy.
Reinstatement and amendment of the Standard Input Output Norms (SION C-888) under the Foreign Trade Policy reinstates SION C-888 and prescribes input-output requirements for stainless steel washers, specifying allowable imported inputs as prime or secondary stainless steel sheets, sheet cutting, coils, strips or plates of relevant grade and thickness against the exported washers; the notice records a textual correction to the product description.

Stock & Sale authorization tightened: revised SCOMET framework mandates broader stockist definition, EUC documentation, and annual transfer reporting.
Amendments expand the Stock & Sale framework by broadening the Stockist definition to include subsidiaries, affiliates, OEMs, EMS providers, and contract manufacturers; require ANF-10B applications with an End User Certificate, corporate relationship proof, commercial and technical documents, compliance/AEO details where applicable, and an undertaking against military/WMD diversion. IMWG grants export authorization to stockists and in-principle re-export approval to specified countries; transfers within the stockist's country and re-exports to pre-approved countries need reporting but not new authorizations. Re-exports to other countries require fresh approval with end-use verification, and annual inventory and transfer reports are mandatory.

Export policy alignment with Finance Act amendments: consultation invited for Schedule II ITC(HS) 2022, submissions required within seven days.
DGFT issues a consultative Trade Notice seeking stakeholder comments within seven days to align Schedule-II (Export Policy) of ITC(HS) 2022 with Finance Act, 2025 amendments. Annexure I proposes insertions and substitutions to Chapter and Supplementary Notes (e.g., definitions for "Rice, GI recognised" and "makhana" and extensive replacements in Chapters 29 and 38). Annexure II sets out HS code-level changes including deletions, reclassifications and revised policy conditions (Free/Restricted) and inspection certificate requirements for specific tariff items.

Standard Input Output Norms: new SION notified for export of doxycycline dispersible tablets under chemical and allied products, clarifying input allowance.
A new Standard Input Output Norms (SION), SION A-3685, is notified for the export product Doxycycline dispersible tablets under Chemical and Allied Products. The notification prescribes the permitted import input-doxycycline monohydrate (U.S.P./B.P.)-and the per-tablet input quantity as stated in the entry, issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Export authorisation for testing and evaluation of SCOMET items limited to temporary, non commercial transfers with safeguards.
The draft inserts Paragraph 10.13(C) to allow temporary export authorisations of SCOMET items for Demonstration, Testing and Evaluation, subject to Chairman IMWG approval and conditions including: temporary export basis, no end user certificate requirement, prohibition of commercial transactions, custody by exporter, prohibition of information exchange enabling technology transfer, exclusion of UNSC sanctioned/high risk destinations, submission of event proof, participation documents, firm undertaking and prescribed legal undertaking, return of items within the prescribed period, and post return reporting and proof for consumed or destroyed items.

Mode of Export of Services introduced in eBRC format requires exporters to specify GATS modes when certifying services exports.
A mandatory Mode of Export of Services field has been added to the eBRC format for services exports (applicable to eBRCs generated on or after May 01, 2025), requiring exporters certifying IRM-linked eBRCs via the DGFT portal (API or bulk upload) to indicate the relevant GATS mode of supply to improve data granularity and align with international classification.

Registration Fee for Import Monitoring Systems introduced under FTP framework, with payment, refund, exemption and adjustment procedures clarified.
Appendix 2K is amended to introduce a Registration Fee for Import Monitoring Systems and to revise the Scale of Application Fee for various DGFT services. Payments must be made online via the DGFT payment gateway or eMPS using authorised methods. Exempt classes under the Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules, 1993 are not liable for fees. Refunds are permitted only where fees were paid in excess, paid without an application, or paid in error by an exempt applicant, subject to a one year claim limitation and prescribed verification and sanction procedures; sanction orders lapse after three months.

Global Tariff and Trade helpdesk for addressing import surges, dumping, EXIM clearance and trade compliance issues.
Operationalisation of a Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk by DGFT to receive and coordinate trade-related issues including import and export challenges, import surges or dumping, EXIM clearance, logistics and supply chain challenges, financial or banking issues, regulatory and compliance matters, and other suggestions; submissions to be made via the DGFT Helpdesk Service, email or toll-free call, with status tracked online and notifications sent by email and SMS.

Bank authorisations to import gold and silver updated, specifying which banks may import both metals for FY 2025-26.
The Director General of Foreign Trade amends Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023 to list banks authorised by the Reserve Bank of India to import precious metals for FY 2025-26, effective 01.04.2025 to 31.03.2026: thirteen banks are authorised to import both gold and silver, and two banks are authorised to import only gold; the Public Notice updates the authorised-bank roster under Appendix 4B.

Diamond Imprest Authorisation requirements now include status, tax and compliance declarations, and first-application certification under Foreign Trade Policy
Amendments to ANF-4J add mandatory declarations for issuance of the Diamond Imprest Authorisation requiring applicants to hold Two Star status, to have filed applicable Income Tax and GST returns, to comply with Pre Import and Actual User Conditions, and to certify that the application is their first for the financial year; the former declaration seven is renumbered as eleven.

Deletion of specified input: 'Walnut in any form' removed from export inputs list, easing compliance under advance authorizations.
The entry for Walnut in any form has been deleted from Appendix-4J of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP-2023), thereby removing that item from the list of specified inputs subject to the Appendix-4J pre-import condition under advance authorizations and altering the scope of items governed by that regime.

GST e invoice integration: mandatory submission to DGFT portal proposed to claim deemed export benefits under FTP.
Proposal would require GST e-invoices received from GSTN on the DGFT BO portal as mandatory documentary evidence to claim deemed export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy, enabling automated validation of e-invoices and GST returns for verification of deemed export transactions and eBRC corroboration to improve transparency and compliance.

Review of SIONs for automobile tyres: stakeholders must submit modification proposals with certified supporting data to DGFT.
The Directorate has initiated a review of the SIONs for automobile tyres and requests Export Promotion Councils, exporters, trade bodies and other stakeholders to submit proposed modifications with detailed justification, production and consumption data, and wastage norms certified by a Chartered Engineer. Proposals and supporting documents must be emailed to the designated inbox for examination within the response period specified in the Trade Notice.

Extension of RoDTEP annual return filing deadline announced, with a corresponding three month grace period for FY 2023 24 exports.
Extension of the deadline for filing RoDTEP Annual Return for Financial Year 2023-24 is announced, moving the last filing date to 30.06.2025 and extending the related grace period to 30.09.2025; the action is taken under powers in the Foreign Trade Policy and applies to Annual RoDTEP Returns referenced in the Handbook of Procedure and prior Public Notice.

Stock and Sale export authorizations: permitted to overseas stockists subject to end-use certifications and IMWG approvals.
Amendments permit bulk export of SCOMET items under the Stock and Sale policy from an Indian exporter to an overseas stockist (subsidiary/parent/affiliate/OEM/EMS/CM) subject to documentary proof of relationship, an End Use/End User Certificate listing destination countries, purchase documentation, technical specifications and compliance documents; IMWG grants authorization and in-principle re-export approvals to specified countries, while re-exports to non-preapproved countries require fresh application with EUCs and supporting documents and will be considered on end-use verification. Reporting, annual inventory statements and penalties for non-compliance apply.

General Authorization for Export after Repair permits single registration re exports of imported SCOMET items to related entities under quarterly reporting.
The amendment creates a General Authorization for Export after Repair (GAER) allowing re export of imported SCOMET items repaired in India to related entities and authorized repair supply chain actors abroad on the basis of a one time registration and authorization, conditioned on documentary proof of import and repair obligation, no alteration or value addition, specified recipient sameness, exclusion of sanctioned or high risk destinations, mandatory quarterly post shipment reporting, ICP/AEO compliance where applicable, and DGFT's reservation to suspend, revoke or deny authorizations for proliferation or national security concerns.

Standard Input Output Norms fixation sets input requirements for metronidazole gel exports under Chemical and Allied Product rules.
Fixation of new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) A-3684 prescribes input requirements for export of metronidazole gel under the Chemical and Allied Product group: two export product configurations (55 g pack and 60 g tube), each with one export unit and specified quantities of Metronidazole Micronized USP per pack. The notification is issued under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and adds SION No. A-3684 to the schedule of norms, establishing compliance parameters for exporters.

Advance Authorisation closure: accept self-attested GST e-invoices when shipping bill descriptions are truncated, enabling Redemption/EODC.
DGFT recognises that shipping bill description fields may truncate export item descriptions exceeding 120 characters, causing deficiencies under Para 4.42(iii) of FTP 2023. RAs are directed to corroborate complete item descriptions using self attested GST system generated e invoices and to upload those e invoices with other prescribed documents for Redemption/EODC of Advance Authorisations.

Import authorisation for premium frozen duck meat limited to hotels rated three star and above; suppliers must provide undertakings and records.
Imports of premium frozen duck meat under the specified ITC HS codes are restricted for supplies destined to hotels rated three-star and above; such hotels may import directly. Distributors/aggregators/suppliers may obtain DGFT Import Authorisations by submitting an undertaking that imports are for eligible hotels, maintaining supply records, and providing GST invoice evidence of previous supplies for subsequent authorisations. Imports will be verifiable and non-compliance can lead to actions under applicable laws.

Tariff rate quota allocation requires certified turnover disclosure and purpose declaration, with periodic utilisation review and reallocation.
Allocation of the Tariff Rate Quota for gold under India-UAE CEPA for FY 2025 26 requires applicants to declare import purpose and submit CA certified GST based turnover details in prescribed formats for specified HS codes; existing online applications may be amended to include these details.