Customs DutyArticle·3 April 2026

DGFT Extends EODC Special Drive till May 31, 2026

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Executive Summary

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the ongoing special drive for expeditious issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODCs) under the Advance Authorisation (AA) and EPCG schemes up to May 31, 2026.

The initiative builds on the success of the March 2026 drive, which significantly reduced pendency by issuing over 11,700 EODCs, and aims to further accelerate closure of long-pending cases.

EODCs are critical for closure of export obligations under AA and EPCG schemes, enabling redemption of bonds and release of bank guarantees. DGFT had undertaken a focused d...

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