As a result, the cost of production of the exporter was adjusted to reflect international prices of inputs.

GKB Ophthalmics Limited had filed an appeal against the final finding issued by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies recommending anti-dumping duty on the imports of semi-finished ophthalmic lenses, particularly with regard to ‘nil’ rate of duty recommended for certain exporters.

On 27th April 2026, the delegations from India and New Zealand signed the India- New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The agreement grants 100% duty‑free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand from day one

Fixation of new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) under 'Chemical and Allied Product' group (03 Mar)

The Ministry of Textiles has issued an amendment to the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024. It has been clarified that where any manufacturer...

On 18th December 2025, India and Oman signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Pursuant to the finalisation of the Agreement, Oman has committed...

Notification of Minimum Import Price for Glufosinate Technical (24 Jan) On 24th January 2025, the Central Government vide Notification No. 54/2024-25 introduced the Minimum Import Price (MIP) for Glufosinate Technical.

The import of ATS-8 that comprises of the following chemicals under Chapter 29 of ITC HS, 2022, having a CIF value of less than US$111 per kg...

The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement signed by India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will come into effect on 1st October 2025.

On September 29, 2025, the U.S. President issued a proclamation titled "Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber and Their Derivative Products into the United States" under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, introducing new tariffs to safeguard national security and strengthen the domestic wood industry.

On 18th December 2025, India and Oman signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Pursuant to the finalisation of the Agreement, Oman has committed...

India and Bangladesh have commenced discussions for an expanded free trade agreement. The two countries have discussed issues on the finalization of a CEPA with focus on removal of port restrictions...

In a significant development, the Hon'ble Supreme Court, has recently stayed the operation of the decision of the High Court of Gujarat dated 25th April 2025.

On 14th December 2022, the WTO Secretariat published its trade policy review of the United States of America.

The Central Government had challenged the decision of the CESTAT, which required the Government to reconsider the recommendations of DGTR rejected by it and issue a reasoned order.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade launched support for Trade Regulations, Accreditation & Compliance Enablement which offered partial reimbursement of eligible expenditure...

India and the USA announce framework for Interim Agreement (07 Feb) Earlier this month, India and the USA announced the framework for Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has amended the Import Policy of Glufosinate and its salts. The imports falling under HS Codes 38 08 9193, 38 08 9199, 38 08 9361, 38 08 9391, 38 08 9399, 38 08 9912, 38 08 9991 and 38 08 9999 shall be “Restricted”...

The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified the establishment of IS 19377: 2025 2,4-Di-Tertiary Butyl Phenol — Specification, with effect from 30th October 2025.

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals) has amended the following Quality Control Order of HDPE/ PP packaging bags.