Goyal sets March 31, 2027 deadline to digitise DGFT services
In short
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal set March 31, 2027, as the deadline to fully digitise DGFT services. The plan covers licence, permit and SCOMET approvals, and the report says physical office visits should end from April 1.
This matters for businesses and exporters that use DGFT services. The report does not say how the change will be carried out or whether any services will remain manual for a time.
What the reporting says
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal set March 31, 2027, as the deadline for complete digitisation of DGFT services, including licence, permit and SCOMET approvals. The reporting says businesses should no longer need physical visits to government offices from April 1, and that historical records will also be digitised. It does not say how implementation will be phased or what costs are involved. The immediate consequence is a timeline for businesses and exporters to shift online.
Why it matters
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal set March 31, 2027, as the deadline for complete digitisation of DGFT services, including licence, permit and SCOMET approvals. The reporting says businesses will not need physical visits to government offices from April 1 and that historical records will be digitised as well. It does not describe the rollout plan or costs. The move should affect exporters and other firms that rely on DGFT processes.