LOGISTICS

OBVJECTIVES OF IMPORT EXPORT

1. To enhance the level of exports;
2. To improve the balance of payment;
3. To improve the balance of trade;
4. To enhance the reverse of foreign exchange;
5. To allow import of technology and equipment’s which may help in establishing new
industrial enterprises, produce new products and adopt a new process for higher production
levels.
6. To ensure the availability of goods for the domestic consumption and to allow exports so
that the producers get a fair price;
7. To allow import of certain goods as listed in the Open General Licence;
8. To allow for hassle free exports and imports;
9. Reducing the interface between the exporters and Director General of Foreign Trade by
reducing the number export documents;
10. Establishing Advance Licencing System for imports of goods needed for manufacturing
various goods for export;
11. Removal of the provisions to proceed realization;
12. Establishing of Export oriented units and Export Processing Zones specifically for goods
meant to be produced for exports only;
13. To accelerate the country’s transition to a globally oriented vibrant economy to deriving
maximum benefits from expanding global market opportunities;
14. To enhance the technological strength and efficiency of Indian agriculture, industry, and
services thereby improving their competitive strength while generating new employment
opportunities. It encourages the attainment of internationally accepted standards of quality
of Indian exports; and
15. To provide consumers with good quality products at reasonable prices through regulated
imports of such products.