Government handbooks
The official policy, customs and payment handbooks every Indian importer and exporter works from, in one place, linked straight to the source.
Trade policy and procedure
The rules for what you may import and export, and how to apply them. Issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
- DGFT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Foreign Trade Policy 2023
India's import-export policy, chapter by chapter: export schemes, duty exemptions, EPCG, export hubs and e-commerce exports. DGFT updates each chapter as it is amended.
Open on the official site - DGFT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Handbook of Procedures 2023
How to put the policy into practice: IEC, authorisations, advance authorisation, EPCG and the forms and documents each one needs.
Open on the official site - DGFT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
ITC(HS) import and export policy
Whether your product is free, restricted or prohibited to import or export, looked up by its ITC(HS) code, with any conditions that apply.
Open on the official site
Customs
Clearing goods in and out of India. Issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
- CBIC, Ministry of Finance
Customs Manual
The Customs Manual 2023 and earlier editions: assessment, clearance of imports and exports, warehousing, refunds and the AEO programme, step by step.
Open on the official site - CBIC, Ministry of Finance
ICEGATE
Indian Customs online: file bills of entry and shipping bills, pay duty, and track the status of your documents.
Open on the official site
Payments and foreign exchange
Getting paid for exports and paying for imports. Issued by the Reserve Bank of India; in force from 1 October 2026.
- Reserve Bank of India
Directions on Export and Import of Goods and Services
How export proceeds are realised and import payments made through your bank, the timelines, and what is reported. Replaces the Master Directions on export and import.
Open on the official site - Reserve Bank of India
FEMA (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026
The regulations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act that the Directions above put into practice.
Open on the official site
Finding markets
Help from the government to reach buyers abroad.
- DGFT and Department of Commerce
Trade Connect e-Platform
Tariffs, free trade agreements, trade events and buyer information, with Indian Missions abroad and Export Promotion Councils on one platform.
Open on the official site
These are official government sources; Navaro is not affiliated with them. Rules change, so check the issuer's site for the latest amendments. Links checked 12 November 2026.
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