Foreign Trade Policy of India: What Is in Force in November 2026?
People still ask us whether there is a new Foreign Trade Policy. Here is where things stand, and where to read about each change.
- The DGFT website shows Foreign Trade Policy 2023 with its Handbook of Procedures, updated for 2026 (HBP 07/2026).
- 2026 changes are made by notifications and public notices under FTP 2023.
- We found no replacement policy on DGFT's site. We will update this page if one is announced.
What is the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and who issues it?
The FTP is the Government of India's policy on exports and imports, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act. It sets out who may import or export, what is restricted or prohibited, and what schemes and incentives exist. The Handbook of Procedures explains how to use them.
Which Foreign Trade Policy applies today?
The Foreign Trade Policy 2023. DGFT's 2026 notification of the inventory-based e-commerce framework says it is issued under FTP 2023, and DGFT publishes its Handbook of Procedures chapters in a 2026 edition (HBP 07/2026). We did not find a newly announced policy on dgft.gov.in on 12 November 2026.
What changed in 2026?
- Certificates of Origin: digital issue through the DGFT platform by listed agencies.
- Inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports framework (5 August 2026).
- RoDTEP extended to 31 December 2026 (notification of 30 September 2026).
- Export Promotion Mission: financial and non-financial support for exporters.
And the customs side?
Customs duty comes from the Customs Tariff, not the FTP. Read our post on Budget 2026-27 customs changes, and use our Product Guide to find the right tariff chapter for your goods.
How do I know a rule is current?
Every DGFT notification, public notice and policy circular is posted on dgft.gov.in, and customs notifications on cbic.gov.in. We check these every week and post what matters on our Trade Updates page.
Can you tell me which rules apply to my shipment?
Yes. Tell us what you are shipping and where it is going. We will tell you the code, the policy status (free, restricted or prohibited), the papers and the schemes that apply.
- DGFT: Foreign Trade Policy and Handbook of Procedures
- DGFT: Handbook of Procedures Chapter 2 (HBP 07/2026)
- PIB: Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework (5 August 2026)
- CBIC: cbic.gov.in
Every fact here is taken from Government of India sources, as we read them on 12 November 2026. Please confirm against the original notification for your own shipment before you act. Rules change, and the right answer depends on your product, origin and destination.
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Multimodal Logistic Systems Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India. Written by Shankar Jha. We are consultants, not a law firm. This post is general information.