The government has received requests from Export Promotion Councils and leading exporters that we should continue with current Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20), which had been extended from time to time.

In recent days, exporters and industry bodies have strongly urged the government that in view of the prevailing, volatile global economic and geo-political situation, it would be advisable to extend the current policy for some time, and undertake more consultations before coming out with the new policy.

The government has always involved all stakeholders in formulating policy. In view of this, it has been decided to extend the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, valid till Sept 30, 2022 for a further period of six months, w.e.f. October 1st , 2022.

Extension of Foreign Trade Policy to preserve regulatory stability and allow further stakeholder consultations for exporters. The government has agreed to continue the existing Foreign Trade Policy for an additional limited period in response to representations from export promotion councils and leading exporters, citing volatile global economic and geopolitical conditions and to permit further stakeholder consultations before issuing a new policy.