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.