PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development.
Gati Shakti platform will incorporate the infrastructure schemes of various Ministries and State Governments like Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry/land ports, UDAN etc. Economic Zones like textile clusters, pharmaceutical clusters, defence corridors, electronic parks, industrial corridors, fishing clusters, agri zones will be covered to improve connectivity & make Indian businesses more competitive.
DGFT allows for import of Soya De-oiled and crushed cakes through Ranaghat Railway Station
The import was allowed only through INNSAI port, INPTPB port, Ghojadanga LCS (INGJXB) and Kolkata (INCCUI). Ranaghat Railway Station are hereby additionally included to the list.
Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2021
The order provides that It shall be ensured that Edible Oils and Edible Oilseeds stock is regularly declared and updated on the portal of this Department i.e. Department of Food & Public Distribution.
DGFT notifies the procedure and Criteria for submission and approval of applications for export of syringes.
The exporters shall apply for export license by filing applications online through DGFT’s ECOM system for export authorizations.
Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2021.
The ministry has permitted foreign investment up to 100% under the automatic route in oil and gas Public Sector Undertakings which have received in-principle approval for strategic disinvestment.
DGFT amends the export policy of syringes.
DGFT has amended the export policy for syringes with or without needles from “free” to “restricted”
DGFT allocates quantity of sugar to be exported to EU under TRQ scheme
The DGFT has allocated the quantity of 5841 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to EU under TRQ scheme from 01.10.2021 to 30.09.2022.
DGFT extends the date for Mandatory Electronic Filing of Non-Preferential CoO to 31st October 2021.
Based on the request of certain Chambers/Associations the existing system of manual/paper-based submission and processing of non-preferential CoO applications is being extended further and the online system is not being made mandatory. This option of submission and issuance of CoO (Non-Preferential) by the issuing agencies through their paper-based systems may continue further up to 31st October 2021.
Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of soluble salt, double charge, GVT and PGVT Porcelain/Vitrified tiles
The anti-dumping duty imposed under the notification dated 14 June, 2017 shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 28th February, 2022, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier.
DGFT extends the timeline for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container scanners.
The existing designated sea ports namely Chennai, cochin, ennore, JNPT, kandla, mormugao, Mumbai, new Mangalore, paradip etc will be allowed to import un-shredded scrap till 31st March 2022 by which time they are required to install and operationalize radiation portal monitors and container scanner. Such sea ports which fail to meet the deadline will be derecognised for the purpose of import of un-shredded metallic scrap.
