New Delhi, May 17 -- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued public notice no. 04/2025-2026 revising the procedural framework under Para 10.10 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023.

The amendment broadens the approach for granting export authorisations related to the 'Stock and Sale' of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) items.

Under the revised framework, Indian exporters may seek permission to export eligible SCOMET items to entities abroad, designated as 'Stockists,' for subsequent transfer to ultimate end users.

The framework excludes items in Categories 0, 3A401, and 6, as well as technology transfers under any category.

The definition of "Stockist" has been expanded...