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Trade Policy

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GST calculation on imports in India explained with examples for IGST, BCD, SWS and landed cost

GST Calculation on Imports in India – IGST, BCD & Landed Cost

Learn how to calculate GST on imports in India. Step-by-step guide covering IGST, BCD, SWS, cess, and landed cost formula with examples.

24 Apr 202613 min read

Indian port with cargo containers at golden hour — customs trade compliance

Customs Import Duty

CBIC Customs Exchange Rate April 2026: How It Works and Why It Matters for Your Import Duty

CBIC publishes a customs exchange rate every fortnight that determines the rupee value used to calculate import duty in India.

20 Apr 20269 min read

India-EFTA TEPA rules of origin and export process

Trade Policy Export Schemes

India-EFTA TEPA: Rules of Origin, Benefits & Export Process

India-EFTA TEPA grants tariff-free access to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein for 99.6% of India's export value. Rules of origin determine whether your products qualify.

20 Apr 202614 min read

Stack of gold bars and bullion representing precious metals and Indian trade policy for 2026

Trade Policy Import Duty

Gold Import Restrictions India 2026: DGFT Notification 03/2026-27 Explained

DGFT Notification 03/2026-27 moves gold, silver, and precious metal articles under Chapter 71 from Free to Restricted import policy. An import license is now mandatory with no transitional relief.

6 Apr 202610 min read

A bustling port scene with colorful cargo containers at sunrise, representing global trade and customs logistics.

Export Schemes Customs

Duty Drawback Scheme in India: Rates, Process & How to Claim

Learn how the duty drawback scheme works in India. Understand Section 74 vs 75, All Industry Rates (AIR), and how exporters can claim refunds.

4 Apr 20267 min read

Bustling shipping port with cargo containers representing customs valuation and SVB investigation in India

Customs Import Duty

Special Valuation Branch (SVB): Customs Rules for Related Party Imports India 2026

The Special Valuation Branch (SVB) is a dedicated Indian Customs unit that investigates declared transaction values of goods imported from related parties. Triggered under Rule 3(3)(b) of the Customs Valuation Rules 2007, SVB investigations run 6–18 months with a 1% extra duty deposit on every consignment during the process.

3 Apr 20267 min read

Red Sea Crisis How Freight Disruptions Are Hitting Indian Exporters

Trade Policy

Red Sea Crisis 2026: How Freight Disruptions Are Hitting Indian Exporters

The Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions in 2026 are adding 14-20 days to shipping times and increasing freight costs by 200-300%. According to ...

30 Mar 20268 min read

India EU Free Trade Agreement What It Means for Indian Exporters

Trade Policy

India-EU Free Trade Agreement 2026: What It Means for Indian Exporters

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded on January 27, 2026, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones, with phased tariff reductions covering...

16 Mar 20268 min read