India DGFT Norms Committee Reforms
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 18, 2026
The reforms by the India — Ministry of Trade and Industry are expected to positively impact the export sector in India by reducing transaction costs and approval timelines, thereby enhancing India's export competitiveness. This will particularly benefit Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, leading to increased trade growth and a more predictable trade environment.
The India — Ministry of Trade and Industry has implemented significant reforms to the Norms Committees under the India — Directorate General of Foreign Trade (India). These changes aim to expedite the processing of Advance Authorisation applications and enhance the ease of doing business for exporters in India. Key reforms include institutionalizing fortnightly meetings, prioritizing long-pending cases, and increasing the number of technical experts from 12 to 22. A special disposal drive has also been launched, resulting in the clearance of 1,770 cases between January and April 7, 2026. These measures are designed to reduce transaction costs, shorten approval timelines, and provide greater predictability for exporters, especially Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, aligning with the government's broader agenda to support export growth and improve trade facilitation.
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