The Ministry of Finance recently issued Notification No. 11/2026-Customs, a significant update for businesses operating within Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This notification provides crucial exemptions on Basic Customs Duty (BCD) and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) for goods manufactured in an SEZ and cleared into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).

The Deferred Payment of Customs Duty scheme for Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) is an initiative by the Government of India, introduced via Circular No. 08/2026-Customs dated 28th February 2026. This facility, governed by the Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016 (as amended), allows approved EMIs to clear imported goods from ports, airports, or Inland Container Depots (ICDs) without immediate payment of customs duties, thereby expediting clearance and improving c

These schemes are now effective and eligible exporters, particularly MSMEs, can begin availing benefits under the respective components. Support for Alternative Trade Instruments (EPM NIRYAT PROTSAHAN); Integrated Support for Trade Intelligence & Facilitation (INSIGHT); Facilitating Logistics, Overseas Warehousing & Fulfillment (FLOW); Facilitating Logistics Interventions for Freight & Transport (LIFT); Trade Regulations, Accreditation & Compliance Enablement (TRACE)

Quality Control Order: Hand Tools (Mandatory BIS Certification); NITI Aayog Panel: Easing MSME Regulations & QCOs; 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱; Upcoming QCOs; BIS New Standard: IS 19412:2025 for Incense Sticks (Agarbatti); BIS New Standard: IS 19262:2025 for Electric Agricultural Tractors; Woven Sacks for Cement & Mail Packaging; Rescission of Flux Cored Solder Wire QCO 2023; Electrical Accessories QCO Amendment 2026; Cook

India’s new Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a six-year, ₹25,060 crore programme approved in late 2025 to boost exports, especially from MSMEs and labour-intensive sectors. It consolidates multiple schemes into one digitally driven platform (operated by DGFT) for faster, transparent support. EPM has two sub-schemes: Niryat Protsahan (financial enablers) and Niryat Disha (non-financial enablers).

Introduction The MOOWR Scheme (Manufacturing and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations, 2019) has been gaining significant traction among businesses involved in imports, manufacturing, and customs-related operations. It is one of the most versatile and business-friendly schemes under Indian Customs law. This is in line with the Government of India initiate to encourage Make in India using world class technology and quality raw material to produce high quality goods which

Electrical Equipment QCO; Major Regulatory Update for the Chemicals & Petrochemicals Industry – 14 QCOs Rescinded; OTR (BIS Scheme X) QCO deferred until further notice | Major Relief for the Machinery & Electrical Equipment Industry.; Withdrawal of QCOs for certain metals; Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) QCO Rescinded; Ministry of Steel Issues New Order Exempting Certain ITC-HS Codes from Mandatory QCO Compliance; Regulatory Update: Steel & Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendme

Businesses in India that rely on imported inputs or capital goods often struggle to identify the most efficient duty-saving scheme. The Foreign Trade Policy and Customs Act provides multiple options—Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG), 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU), and MOOWR Scheme each with its own incentives, compliance structure, and suitability depending on the company’s operations.

Ekal Anubandh; Online Correction Facility for DFIA; IGST Rate on Energy-Sector Equipment; Customs Tax Exemption Coverage; Defense-Related Duty Exemptions; Project Import Scheme Validity; Import Restriction on ATS-8; Duty-Free Import of Spices under DFIA; SCOMET; Second Generation (2G) Ethanol; Non-Basmati Rice Exports; Import of Silver Jewellery; US Tariffs on Pharma Imports; Launch of eCOO; Tariff Concessions under India-EFTA TEPA; RoDTEP Scheme; Export Restrictions to Bhuta

Para 4.61 and 4.63 of FTP-2023 relating to Diamond Imprest Authorisation; Minimum Export Price on export of Honey; Policy Condition for Specific Items covered chapter 48 of ITC HS, 2022 Schedule-I; Para 2.03(A)(i)(g) of Foreign Trade Policy 2023 regarding import of inputs under mandatory Quality Control Orders; Export Policy of Animals By-Products; 2 new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) under Chemical and Allied Product; SIONs pertaining to Food Products; new SION “SION-36

United States Imposes 25% Secondary Tariff on Indian Goods; CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Edible Oils, Precious Metals, and Other Goods; DGFT Clarifies Import Clearance Rules, Eases Warehousing Norms; India Restricts Import of Jute Products from Bangladesh to Nhava Sheva Seaport; DGFT Eases Export Process for Organic Textiles; DGFT Expands Scope of General Authorisation for Chemical Exports (GAEC); India Allocates Sugar Export Quota to EU for 2025-26; DGFT Notifies New SION

Import Policy Amendment for Precious Metal Compounds; Import Policy Update for Platinum Group Metals; Amendment to Export Policy for Pharma Grade Sugar; Port Restrictions on Imports from Bangladesh to India; Mandatory Registration for Plastic Raw Material Importers; Quantitative Restrictions Extended on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke Imports; Minimum Import Price (MIP) Condition Extended for Soda Ash Imports

Importer Exporter Code (IEC) Compliance; RoDTEP Benefits Reinstated for Select Exporters; Special Economic Zones (SEZ) & Manufacturing; Customs Tariff Update – Edible Oil Sector; Tightening of Gold Import Regulations under CEPA; Customs Duty Exemption on Select Imported Works of Art and Antiquities; Extension of Import Policy for Yellow Peas; Removal of Port Restrictions for Leather Products; Revised Import Policies for Cabinet Hinges and Roller Chains; Updated Import Policy

Revised Import Policy for Roasted Areca Nuts; Minimum Import Price Conditions Imposed on Synthetic Knitted Fabrics; Export of Essential Commodities to the Republic of Maldives Permitted Under Bilateral Agreement; Revision in Registration Fees for Coal Imports under CIMS; CBIC Clarifies Customs Duty and Classification of Interactive Flat Panel Displays (IFPDs); Revised Drawback Rates for Select Jewellery Items under Chapter 71

India's commitment to achieving its renewable energy targets has recently encountered new challenges. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a restriction on duty-free solar imports, alongside the exclusion of solar projects from the MOOWR scheme (Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations, 2019). These policy changes aim to promote domestic manufacturing while potentially altering the dynamics of India’s solar energy sector.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a Quality Control Order (QCO) for furniture under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016. This order aims to regulate the quality of furniture sold in the Indian market.

Whether you are a manufacturer, importer, assembler, or brand owner, obtaining an EPR- Battery Waste Management Certificate is no longer optional; it is a compliance requirement. For businesses, understanding these obligations is not only about avoiding penalties but also about building a sustainable, responsible brand.

The Government has issued several notifications across different Ministries, either rescinding or deferring Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to ease compliance requirements for manufacturers, importers, EPC players, and downstream industries. The notifications reflect a coordinated push towards reducing regulatory burden and supporting industry readiness.

Plastic waste is piling up across India, with millions of tonnes generated every year, clogging our rivers, landfills, and streets. From single-use bags to packaging, plastic is everywhere, and its persistence in the environment taking hundreds of years to break down thereby posing a massive threat to ecosystems and human health. To tackle this crisis, India’s regulations put the responsibility squarely on those who produce or import plastic products.

1. Import Policy Of Soda Ash 2. Export Policy Of Honey 3. Export Authorisations For Restricted Seeds And Planting Materials 4. Quantitative Restriction On Import Of Low Ash Mettalurgical Coke 5. Voluntary E-Payment Mechanism On Icegate Portal