NPCI-based bank account validation now required for IEC applications; ensure PAN, name and account details match bank records.
NPCI integration requires declaration of all active bank accounts linked to PAN and matching of PAN, name and account details. Submitted bank details will be validated by NPCI with statuses Success, In Progress, or Failed. Success permits normal processing; In Progress triggers Automatic Review with potential auto-approval, deficiency marking for initial modification failures, and rejection on continued failure; Failed validation prevents submission until corrected. The system will periodically fetch updated statuses from NPCI and stakeholders must verify details before applying.

Warehousing of industrial chemicals permitted in bonded warehouses subject to safety, licensing and customs compliance.
The DGFT permits warehousing of industrial chemicals in private and public bonded warehouses under Para 2.36(a) of FTP, 2023, provided facilities comply with all applicable safety laws, licensing or approval requirements under the Customs Act, and the conditions of the Import and Export Policy, and that all other provisions of Para 2.36 are observed.

Annual RoDTEP Return filing extended to 31 March 2026 with Rs 15,000 composition fee, and non filing triggers denial of benefits.
Filing of the Annual RoDTEP Return for FY 2023 24 is extended to 31 March 2026 under paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, conditional on payment of a composition fee of Rs 15,000 effective from publication. Non filing by the extended date will invite actions under HBP para 4.94, including denial of RoDTEP benefits and scroll out of scrips.

Gold TRQ allocation under India UAE CEPA via e auction: 80MT second round with eligibility caps and bid security requirements.
DGFT invites competitive e auction bids for a second round allocation of gold TRQ under India-UAE CEPA for FY 2025 26 limited to 80 MT; TRQ authorisations will be valid six months. Eligible bidders must hold BIS hallmark registration and GST registration and comply with Annexure IV; MSME and other unit caps for the second round are 50 KG, 100 KG, 250 KG and 500 KG respectively, in addition to any first round allocations. The process requires online registration on MSTC, Class III digital signature, a participation fee and INR 100,000 bid security; financial bids use 51 price buckets and the EFC allocates quantities to Preferred Bidders who must pay for allotted TRQ or face forfeiture and sanctions for misconduct.

Interest subvention support for export credit limits eligibility, exclusions, reimbursement procedures, and effective dates and timing.
Amendments clarify that export credit compliant with the Reserve Bank of India's consolidated directions qualifies for interest subvention under NIRYAT PROTSAHAN, which applies to the interest cost for eligible MSME exporters. Revised subvention rates apply only to facilities sanctioned on or after notification; subvention is ineligible for deemed exports and for accounts turning non performing before the export cycle completes. Banks must submit IEC wise monthly online claims within fifteen days, reimbursements are monthly and limited to verified claims, and exporters are responsible for ensuring aggregate claims do not exceed the annual ceiling.

Wheat flour exports now require online DGFT authorisations, minimum 2,500 MT, specified documentation, and committee allocation.
Exports under HS Code 1101 require online application to DGFT within prescribed windows; authorisations are valid six months, non-transferable, and applications below 2,500 MT are ineligible. Eligible applicants include manufacturer-exporters with IEC and FSSAI, merchant exporters with validated manufacturer tie-ups, and EOUs/SEZ/AA holders seeking additional allocation. Applications must include specified documentation and self-declarations; misdeclaration triggers three-year ineligibility. A Special Exim Facilitation Committee allocates and may re-allocate quantities based on export history, processing capacity, and contracts. Allocated exporters must submit landing certificates within 30 days.

India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce authorised to issue non-preferential Certificates of Origin under FTP 2023, effective immediately.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, invoking paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, authorises the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (IACCIA) to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) and adds IACCIA at Serial No. 20 (Delhi) of Appendix 2E to the Appendices & Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2023, effective immediately, with contact details provided.

eBRC format updated to include GSTIN and GST invoice details; address field modified, effective 13 January 2026.
Appendix 2U has been revised to add GSTIN, GST Invoice No and GST Invoice Date to the eBRC format and to change the Address/GSTIN field to Address; the revised format will be operational from 13 January 2026 and eBRCs remain system-generated and verifiable via QR code or the DGFT website.

Collateral support for export credit offers guarantee coverage up to Rs.10 crore to help MSME exporters access export working capital.
Pilot launch of Collateral Support for Export Credit under EPM NIRYAT PROTSAHAN provides credit guarantee support via CGTMSE for export linked working capital to eligible MSME exporters holding active IEC and Udyam registration. Coverage: up to 85% for Micro and Small exporters and 65% for Medium exporters, with a per borrower guarantee ceiling of Rs.10 crore (FY 2025 26). Coverage limited to exports on a notified HSN six digit positive list; MLIs (scheduled banks and select financial institutions registered with CGTMSE) originate loans, validate online UINs and apply for guarantees subject to annual guarantee fees and CGS I terms.

Interest subvention for MSME pre- and post-shipment export credit launched: 2.75% rate, Rs50 lakh annual cap, RBI pilot.
Launch of an interest subvention under Niryat Protsahan to provide a rules-based 2.75% per annum interest relief on pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit for eligible MSME manufacturer and merchant exporters. Support is limited to interest cost, subject to lending in accordance with RBI directions, restricted to exports under a notified HSN six-digit positive list, and capped at Rs 50 lakh per exporter per financial year. Banks must pass benefits upfront and claim monthly reimbursement from RBI via a designated portal, with intent filing and UIN linkage for verification.

Market Access Support launched to fund BSMs, RBSMs, trade fairs, exhibitions and trade delegations for exporters.
Pilot Market Access Support (MAS) under Export Promotion Mission Niryat Disha provides structured financial and institutional support for BSMs, RBSMs, trade fairs, exhibitions and trade delegations via the Trade Connect ePlatform. Eligible organising agencies and participating firms must meet prescribed eligibility, membership, IEC and non denial criteria; proposals and events must be filed online. Governance is via a Sub Committee and EPM secretariat; financial norms set event ceilings, cost sharing patterns (regular 60%/40%, priority 80%/20%), eligible expenditure categories, 50% advance/50% post event release, documentation, audit and post event reporting requirements, and punitive measures for non compliance.

Handbook Chapter 6 amendments standardise EOU permission templates, require legal agreement updates, NFE compliance and customs/GST adherence.
Appendix notified under Chapter 6 prescribes standardised templates for letters and permissions to Export Oriented Units, covering acceptance of legal agreements, inclusion or broad banding of items, capacity enhancements, consolidation and DTA sale permissions, LOP extensions, location changes, exit procedures, ad hoc norms and exhibition permissions. Templates require execution or revision of the Legal Agreement where Annexures change, timely submission of supporting documents, maintenance of positive NFE/value addition, compliance with Customs/GST and ITC(HS) eligibility, and may mandate bonds or bank guarantees; Development Commissioners may modify formats or add conditions consistent with the FTP and HBP.

Gold import authorisations: SBER Bank added for domestic consumption from 25.06.2025 to 31.03.2026.
Amendment to Part B of Appendix 4B authorises Indian Overseas Bank and Union Bank of India to import only gold for FY 2025-26 (01.04.2025-31.03.2026) and adds SBER Bank with a conditional authorisation permitting imports solely for domestic consumption, effective 25.06.2025 until 31.03.2026, issued under paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023.

Import of restricted IT hardware: IMS applications open 22 Dec 2025-15 Dec 2026; authorisations valid to 31 Dec 2026.
Import of IT hardware under HSN 8471 is restricted and requires an Import Management System (IMS) authorisation obtained via the DGFT website. The IMS portal is open from 22 December 2025 to 15 December 2026; authorisations granted under IMS are valid until 31 December 2026. Importers may submit multiple applications and seek amendments to authorisations online. MeitY may undertake a mid term review to update inputs, and DGFT may amend, suspend or withdraw IMS procedures based on policy needs or government directions.

Gold TRQ allocation under India UAE CEPA limited to Micro and Small Enterprises via competitive e auction for FY2025-26.
DGFT will allocate the gold Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) under India UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26 by competitive e auction on the MSTC platform, with an initial 30 MT available and EFC authority to extend by 50%. This round is restricted to Micro and Small Enterprises meeting Annexure IV eligibility; per bidder caps are 10 kg (Micro) and 25 kg (Small). Bidders must register, submit technical documents, a participation fee and INR 100,000 bid security, use a Class III DSC, and file TRQ applications and payment within 15 days of allocation to be declared successful. DGFT reserves broad discretion to amend, cancel or verify bids and to forfeit securities for non payment or fraudulent practices.

Revised SIONs update input-output norms and licensing rules for chemical and allied export products, effective immediately.
Revision implements amended Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) for specified Chemical and Allied Product entries and updates a General Note for all export product groups, effective immediately. The SIONs prescribe input types and quantitative input-output ratios, include rules for mixed consignments and product variants, and require exporters to correlate licence inputs with shipping bill descriptions. Annexure-B sets procedural rules prioritising specific norms over generic norms, election among alternative inputs, accounting bases (net-to-net or net plus wastage), value-limited import caps for certain inputs, and validity and regularisation requirements for time-limited norms.

Metformin input import UOMs amended to Kg for dicyanodiamide and DMF under SION A-290 with immediate effect.
The Director General of Foreign Trade, under Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, amends the Unit of Measurement (UOM) for import items under SION A 290 for Metformin HCl: Dicyanodiamide 0.567 Kg. and DMF 0.37 Kg., with immediate effect.

Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies updated: two new enlistments and additions of radiation meters and spectrometers authorised online.
DGFT has incorporated approvals of the 27th IMC (25.06.2025) into a revised Appendix 2G, adding two new PSIAs and permitting eleven existing PSIAs to add approved instruments-specifically Handheld Radiation Survey Meters and Radionuclide Identifiers (Spectrometers). Recognised agencies may issue PSIC online via the DGFT portal subject to conditions: valid calibration certificates, a bank guarantee, equipment to area mapping on the portal, and a registered office with a nationalised bank account in India. Recognitions are valid for three years or as specified.

Deemed export benefits procedure clarified: ANF 7A filing, jurisdiction, online submission, and single category application rule for TED and drawback claims.
ANF 7A claims for deemed export benefits must be filed online by supplier or recipient with IEC to the jurisdictional Regional Authority as per Appendix 1A, except EOUs where the DTA supplier claims from the jurisdictional RA and the EOU recipient files with the Jurisdictional Development Commissioner of SEZs under Appendix 6J if the supplier has not claimed benefits. Applicants must upload prescribed ANF 7A documents at filing, no physical copy is required, claims follow TED/drawback eligibility rules, and each application must pertain to a single category of supply under para 7.02.

Extension of LOP/LOI validity for EOUs and developer units clarified: up to five years or one-year extension.
Amendment to Para 6.34( h ) of HBP 2023 permits extending LOP/LOI validity: if a unit has commenced production, extensions may be granted per Para 6.01(c) for up to five years at a time; the initial two-year validity may be extended by one additional year for valid reasons recorded in writing, except where initial-period restrictions apply (e.g., oil refinery projects).