DGFT Strengthens Norms Committees for Faster Authorisation Processing

Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to reduce pendency and improve Advance Authorisation Scheme processing timelines.
Technical capacity increased from 12 to 22 members across seven sector-specific committees handling duty-free import authorisations.
38 committee meetings held between January-April 2026 processed 3,925 cases and disposed 1,770 pending applications.
Reforms aim to enhance export competitiveness through predictable trade environment and reduced transaction costs for MSMEs.