DGFT
DGFT is widening trade access: it cleared 642 UK car imports under the India-UK CETA quota, reopened wheat and atta exports after a four-year ban, and waived RCMC for consignments up to ₹3 lakh (Financial Express, 16 Sept). RoDTEP's budget this fiscal is ₹10,000 crore, versus ₹18,232 crore in 2025–26 (The Hindu BusinessLine, 30 Sept).
What it means Apparel exporters face thinner support and must price orders without long-term certainty.
Latest moves
Our read of each move first, where we have one; what the report said is marked Reported.
- Reported: Factor the continued 0.3%–3.9% rebates on eligible apparel exports into pricing through December 31, but stress-test longer contracts without assuming another extension.Reported: RoDTEP extended to December 31; apparel exporters seek longer-term certainty. The three-month extension maintains refunds of 0.3%–3.9% on eligible exports.Watch:
- Reported: Import-led dealers should secure UK-brand allocation and service readiness early, as the 10% CETA duty creates a materially more viable premium-car pipeline despite the quota’s limited initial scale.Reported: DGFT has approved seven of eight applicants to import 642 UK passenger vehicles at concessional tariffs under the India-UK CETA. The first-year tariff-rate quota covers 20,000 cars, with duty cut to 10% from roughly 110%, creating a new route for UK auto brands and import-led dealers.Watch:
Background
From 6 stories, the newest dated 30 Sept 2026. Summary written 6 Oct 2026.
DGFT handles export compliance rules and import approvals in India, and is linked with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.[1] source: Financial Express
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Industry groups have sought deeper digital integration across DGFT, Customs and banks, and have flagged FTA documentation, freight-cost and fulfilment bottlenecks for MSME exporters.[2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
In September 2026, DGFT exempted export consignments up to Rs 3 lakh from RCMC requirements, while larger consignments will still require membership.[1] source: Financial Express DGFT also approved seven companies to import 642 UK-built vehicles under the India-UK CETA quota, against a 5,000-unit allocation.[3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Eight applications were received, of which 7 were in order and 1 had a deficiency letter.[4] source: Financial Express CETA took effect July 15, 2026, DGFT applications opened July 21 and the deadline was August 9.[4] source: Financial Express In August 2026, DGFT's cross-border e-commerce framework set a 10% maximum EOR administrative charge on export rebates and refunds, 30 days for transfer of attributable benefits to SORs and five years of record preservation.[5] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
In September 2026, the government extended RoDTEP to December 31, 2026, with refund rates from 0.3 per cent to 3.9 per cent.[6] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Also in September 2026, Piyush Goyal announced plans to train about 1,000 regional-language personnel to support exporters.[2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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Questions about DGFT
What has DGFT changed for retailers recently?
In September 2026, DGFT exempted export consignments up to Rs 3 lakh from RCMC requirements, reducing compliance for MSMEs, artisans and first-time exporters, while larger consignments will still require membership.[1] source: Financial Express
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