DGFT tests faceless trade system in four zonal offices
In short
The DGFT has set out how the CPD will work for faceless trade and will test it in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The four zonal offices come first in the rollout.
What the reporting says
The DGFT has notified the roles and structure of the CPD for faceless trade implementation and will test the system in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai zonal offices. The pilot is meant to check the new setup before a wider rollout. According to the reported summary, any issues found in the trial will be fixed before the nationwide launch.
Why it matters
The DGFT notified the roles and structure of the CPD for faceless trade implementation and will begin testing in the Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai zonal offices. The reported pilot is intended to identify and fix problems before a nationwide launch. The move affects trade administration and customs-related processing under the faceless trade framework.