Track and Trace system extended to give exporters time to implement parent child packaging tracing and Central Portal uploads.
The DGFT extended the implementation deadline for the Track and Trace system for pharmaceutical exports, requiring maintenance and upload of Parent-Child packaging relationships to the Central Portal. The extension applies to both SSI and non SSI manufacturers and amends Para 2.90A of the Handbook of Procedure to consolidate prior notices and procedural requirements for recording packaging hierarchies and supply chain movements.

Extension of validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies allows continued recognition under Foreign Trade Policy provisions and Handbook relaxation.
Extension of recognition validity for Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, relaxing Para 2.52(c) of the Handbook of Procedures and preserving recognition status for agencies listed in the policy appendices and Aayat Niryal Forms that were due to complete their three-year tenure at the end of 2023.

Import restrictions on specified IT hardware require valid import authorisation, while parts and certain exemptions remain available.
The DGFT classified laptops, tablets, all in one PCs, ultra small form factor computers and servers under HSN 8471 as restricted, permitting import only against a valid Import Authorization; exclusions include desktop computers under the same chapter, spare parts and components, SEZ captive use imports, and IT hardware strictly incidental to capital goods, while importers may obtain multiple authorisations and amend quantities within value constraints.

Liberalizing silver imports: expanding free actual user access and enabling bullion exchange imports to boost industrial inputs.
Amendment to import policy for silver under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022 classifies semi manufactured silver as Free on an Actual User basis for specified manufacturing sectors and permits R&D imports by government or recognised institutions; it also revises HS code treatment to allow qualified jewellers to import via a recognised bullion exchange, expanding import access beyond nominated agencies.