<h1>DGFT Automates Input Output Norms to Streamline Export Procedures and Boost Ease of Business for Exporters.</h1> The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has implemented a system-driven, rule-based automation for determining ad-hoc Input Output Norms to enhance the ease of doing business for exporters. This initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize foreign trade procedures and align with technological advancements. The changes, announced through Public Notice No. 51/2023, amend sections of the Handbook of Procedures 2023, facilitating duty-free importation of inputs for export production under the Advance Authorisation Scheme. DGFT is also pursuing automation in other Foreign Trade Policy processes, emphasizing modernization and efficiency. Several processes are now conducted through automated systems, improving trade facilitation.