DGFT Special Campaign Accelerates EODC Issuance

03 Apr 2026 CW Team

EODC approvals in March 2026 rose markedly, with increases of 242 per cent under the Advance Authorisation scheme and 234 per cent under the EPCG scheme compared with February. A total of 12,690 EODCs were approved in March, compared with 3,747 in February, representing a more than threefold increase of three point three nine times. The campaign facilitated clearance of 59 per cent of the pending pipeline under the Advance Authorisation scheme and 54 per cent under the EPCG scheme during March.

During March, 13,238 out of 13,627 available Advance Authorisation EODC cases were processed, achieving a processing rate of 97 per cent, while the EPCG scheme saw 8,281 out of 8,473 available cases processed at 98 per cent. The 12,690 approvals in a single month contrasted with 44,018 approvals during the preceding 11 months from April 2025 to February 2026, underscoring the impact of focused administrative intervention. The campaign was credited with substantially accelerating disposal and benefitting exporters across the country.

As a result, in progress cases fell from 15,360 as on March one, 2026 to 3,966 as on April one, 2026 despite the addition of 6,740 new EODC cases during March and an overall decline of 74 per cent. The Special Drive has been extended for a further period of two months from April one to May 31, 2026 with detailed guidelines issued at the end of March. The initiative is expected to further reduce backlog, enable faster closure of obligations and enhance ease of doing business.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, completed a time bound special campaign in March 2026 to expedite issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates under the Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods schemes. The campaign ran through March and was monitored by daily review meetings chaired by senior DGFT officials. The drive aimed to enable formal closure of export obligations, facilitate release of bank guarantees and bonds, and reduce the grievance burden on exporters. EODC approvals in March 2026 rose markedly, with increases of 242 per cent under the Advance Authorisation scheme and 234 per cent under the EPCG scheme compared with February. A total of 12,690 EODCs were approved in March, compared with 3,747 in February, representing a more than threefold increase of three point three nine times. The campaign facilitated clearance of 59 per cent of the pending pipeline under the Advance Authorisation scheme and 54 per cent under the EPCG scheme during March. During March, 13,238 out of 13,627 available Advance Authorisation EODC cases were processed, achieving a processing rate of 97 per cent, while the EPCG scheme saw 8,281 out of 8,473 available cases processed at 98 per cent. The 12,690 approvals in a single month contrasted with 44,018 approvals during the preceding 11 months from April 2025 to February 2026, underscoring the impact of focused administrative intervention. The campaign was credited with substantially accelerating disposal and benefitting exporters across the country. As a result, in progress cases fell from 15,360 as on March one, 2026 to 3,966 as on April one, 2026 despite the addition of 6,740 new EODC cases during March and an overall decline of 74 per cent. The Special Drive has been extended for a further period of two months from April one to May 31, 2026 with detailed guidelines issued at the end of March. The initiative is expected to further reduce backlog, enable faster closure of obligations and enhance ease of doing business.

Resources

03 Jun 2026

Jyoti Structures Launches Heat Safety Drive Across Sites

Jyoti Structures (JSL) has strengthened heat safety measures across its project sites and manufacturing facilities as temperatures rise across India. The company has implemented a Summer Safety Plan covering all transmission line projects to address risks related to heat stress, dehydration and worker fatigue.The initiative includes rescheduling work away from peak afternoon temperatures, provision of drinking water, ORS and lemon-salt solutions, and installation of rest shelters near work areas. Daily toolbox talks, worker health monitoring, first-aid preparedness, emergency transport arrange..

Real Estate

03 Jun 2026

MHADA Declares 82 Buildings Most Dangerous in Central and South Mumbai

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has declared 82 buildings as most dangerous across Central and South Mumbai and has appealed to residents to vacate immediately. The list, prepared after structural assessments by the authority, identifies buildings judged to pose imminent risk to occupants and to passersby. Local civic bodies have been asked to coordinate evacuations and to make arrangements for temporary shelter and rehabilitation for displaced households. Officials said the authority prioritised buildings with visible structural distress, severe cracking, tiltin..

Infrastructure Transport

03 Jun 2026

Damage Reported At Halwara Airport Terminal After First Rains

Severe damage was reported at the terminal of Halwara Airport during the first major rain spell of the season, prompting immediate concern among aviation and local authorities. Images from the site showed water ingress and visible deterioration of the terminal interior, affecting passenger areas and ancillary services. The airport authority suspended certain operations temporarily to assess structural safety and ensure passenger wellbeing. Preliminary inspections have prioritised electrical systems and roof seals to prevent further water ingress. State aviation officials ordered a formal inqui..