Do you know that the Government of India now allows eligible importers to pay customs duty after 30 days instead of paying it upfront?In a major relief for compliant importers and domestic manufacturers, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CB
OverviewDGFT has launched “Interest Subvention for Pre- and Post-Shipment Export Credit” under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) – Niryat Prothsahan through Trade Notice No. 20/2025-26 dated 02 January 2026, with immediate effect. The intervention is ope
Country-wise TRQ Items Covered Under Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Nepal, UAE & MercosurThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Public Notice No. 50/2025-26 dated 24 February 2026, extending the deadline for fi
How to use DGFT TRQ authorisation to import select items from UAE at concessional customs duty (with official rules + product snapshot) What is TRQ under India–UAE CEPA?Under the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), certain produ
Under the India–Mauritius CECPA, select products can be imported into India under a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). TRQ allows importers to claim a preferential in-quota duty rate for a notified quantity, subject to DGFT procedure and Customs compliance. What i
Under the India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA), certain Sri Lanka–origin goods can be imported into India under a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) at concessional or Nil Customs duty. Once the notified annual quota is exhausted, imports attract normal tari
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India has issued a Notice Inviting Proposals for financial assistance to set up multi-product food irradiation units under the component scheme “Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Inf
IntroductionThe Revamped Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS) is a flagship initiative under the Strengthening of Pharmaceuticals Industry (SPI) program, launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fe
What is the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)?The Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS), managed by the Ministry of Textiles, promotes modernization in India’s textile industry by providing a Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS)
IntroductionIn today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, ensuring the safety and quality of machinery and electrical equipment is paramount. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced Scheme X under the Conformity Assessment Regulations to addre
