DGFT Trade Notice 2026: New Online System for EPCG Annual Reporting

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a critical update via **Trade Notice No. 12/2026-27 dated August 06, 2026**, introducing a streamlined digital interface for the submission of Annual Reports under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme. This move aims to eliminate manual intervention and ensure real-time tracking of export obligation (EO) fulfillment. ## Key points - **Mandatory Filing:** All authorization holders must now submit their annual reports on the DGFT portal exclusively through the new module. - **Deadline:** The window for the previous financial year closes on September 30, 2026. - **Automated Validation:** The system will auto-populate shipping bill data, reducing errors in reporting average export performance. ## What this means for exporters Exporters who fail to comply with this electronic filing requirement will face the suspension of their IEC for fresh EPCG authorizations and may encounter delays in obtaining the Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC). This system ensures that the 6x duty saved obligation is monitored precisely against the specified blocks. **Who should act now:** Manufacturers and merchant exporters with active EPCG licenses must validate their DSC/e-Sign and verify their shipping bill data on the DGFT dashboard immediately. At 'We Design For You', we specialize in EPCG compliance and EODC processing. Contact us today for a professional audit of your export obligation status and seamless filing support.