INSIGHT Guidelines 2026: DGFT Trade Intelligence Framework
DGFT INSIGHT Guidelines 2026 introduce a non-financial trade intelligence and export facilitation framework under EPM-NIRYAT DISHA to strengthen MSME ecosystems.
Category: EXIM
DGFT Export Factoring Scheme: 2.75% Interest Support to MSME
DGFT offers 2.75% interest subvention on export factoring for MSMEs, capped at ₹50 lakh annually under EPM-NIRYAT PROTSAHAN from 20 Feb 2026.
DGFT FLOW Scheme: 30% Support for Overseas Warehousing Infra
DGFT FLOW Scheme offers 30% support for overseas warehousing, fulfilment and e-commerce export hubs, capped with 3-year assistance under NIRYAT DISHA.
DGFT LIFT Scheme: 30% Freight Reimbursement Scheme for MSMEs
DGFT LIFT Scheme offers 30% freight reimbursement to MSMEs from notified districts, capped at ₹20 lakh per IEC annually from 20 Feb 2026.
DGFT TRACE Scheme: 75% MSME Certification Cost Reimbursement
DGFT TRACE Scheme offers up to 75% reimbursement of export certification costs for MSMEs, capped at ₹25 lakh per IEC annually from 20 Feb 2026.
DGFT Mandates NPCI Bank Validation for IEC from Feb 2026
DGFT introduces NPCI-based bank account validation for IEC applications and modifications from February 2026. Know requirements, workflow, and impact.
US-India Trade Agreement Framework Announced: Tariff Changes, Next Steps
The US and India have announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement. Explore tariff reductions, reciprocal duties, India’s $500 billion purchase plan, and how this shapes future Bilateral …
DGFT Restricts Import of Platinum Articles Under HS Code 71141920
DGFT amends import policy for platinum articles under HS Code 71141920. Imports shift from Free to Restricted, with limited re-import exceptions.
DGFT Extends Annual RoDTEP Return Filing Deadline for FY 2023‑24
DGFT has extended the deadline for filing the Annual RoDTEP Return for FY 2023‑24 to 31 March 2026 with a composition fee of ₹15,000.
India’s Tariff Overhaul Fixes Global Optics as Trade Deals Expand: CBIC Chairman
India’s tariff clean‑up aligns headline duties with actual rates to improve global perception and trade certainty, CBIC chairman Vivek Chaturvedi said.