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DGFT · Trade NoticeMedium impact
10/2026 · 2026-10-26

Export factoring scheme simplified; UIN requirement removed

The government has amended the Export Promotion Mission factoring support scheme by removing the requirement to obtain a Unique Identification Number (UIN) before claiming support. Exporters will now be identified only by their IEC code. The notice also clarifies three factoring modalities (Advance, Revolving, and Bullet Interest), claim procedures, and confirms MSMEs can use this scheme alongside Interest Subvention simultaneously.
ActionIf you have already obtained a UIN for this scheme, note it is no longer required; use your IEC code instead going forward. If claiming support, file consolidated claims monthly via dgft.gov.in within two months of Factor data upload.
DGFT · Public NoticeMedium impact
36/2026-27 · 2026-10-23

Four new SIONs added for pharmaceutical chemical exports

DGFT has notified four new Standard Input-Output Norms (SIONs) for chemical and pharmaceutical products: Doxycycline tablets (three variants) and Clobetasol Propionate. These norms specify input quantities required per unit of export output, effective immediately to speed up Advance Authorisation issuance.
ActionIf you export these four products, update your Advance Authorisation applications to use the new SION numbers (A-3715, A-3716, A-3717, A-3718) with specified input-output ratios.