What is the DGFT stand for?
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
About the DGFT Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) organisation is an attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and is headed by Director General of Foreign Trade.
Who is the current DGFT?
DGFT HQ Details
| S.No. | Officer Name | E-mail Id |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTOR GENERAL, DGFT | ||
| 1 | Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi | dgft[at]nic[dot]in |
| Shri Thakur Singh Negi | ||
| Shri Anurag Patel |
How do I get a DGFT certificate?
Link your IEC
- Register on DGFT Website – Valid Email and Mobile Number Required.
- Login to DGFT Website.
- Click on Link IEC button displayed on the homepage.
- Enter your IEC by authenticating through Aadhaar based OTP or Digital Signature.
What is new DGFT?
NEW DELHI: The commerce ministry’s foreign trade arm DGFT is launching a digital platform for delivery of services like issuance of Import-Export Code (IEC), a move aimed at promoting ease of doing business for traders.
What are important roles and functions of DGFT?
Functions of DGFT
- Formulation and Implementation of various trade policies, particularly the Foreign Trade Policy.
- Formulation and implementation of promotional schemes.
- Conducting research and analysis on policies.
- Licensing of imports and exports.
- Regulate, restrict or prohibit exports and imports.
When was DGFT established?
The Government Flying Training School (GFTS) was established on 26 March 1949.
What is the main objective of DGFT?
DGFT is accountable for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy, with the primary objective of promoting the Nation’s exports.
When was DGFT formed?
1991
The DGFT was formed in 1991 when the LGP (liberalization, globalization, privatization) policies of the government took off. Read more on the Economic Reforms of 1991. Before 1991, the DGFT was known as the Chief Controller of Imports & Exports (CCI&E).
How do I link IEC to DGFT site?
Steps to Link your IEC
- Register on DGFT Website – Valid Email and Mobile Number Required.
- Login to DGFT Website.
- Click on Link IEC button displayed on the homepage.
- Enter your IEC by authenticating through Aadhaar based OTP or Digital Signature.
What is Rcmc in DGFT?
RCMC (Registration Cum Membership Certificate) in DGFT is a membership certificate issued for 5 years by Export Promotional Councils (EPCs) or Commodity Boards of India. This certificate is issued as a proof that any particular exporter is registered with the council/Board.
What is RMS in DGFT?
Risk Management System – RMS – is a great change in traditional approach of import customs clearance procedures. Scrutinizing each document, examining every consignment etc. do not work in global security scenario after globalization of trade. Routine assessment, concurrent audit, inspection procedures etc.
Why was DGFT constituted?
Post liberalization in 1991, DGFT was formed to replace CCI&E and the role of this office changed from Prohibitor and Controller of Exports and Imports to Facilitator, Promotor and Regulator of Exports and Imports.