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EXIM Policy of India
EXIM Policy of India
The foreign trade policy (FTP) also known as EXIM (export-import) policy is regulated by
the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992. The main governing body in the
matters concerning the EXIM policy is DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade).
Objectives of Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992
As you already know that the EXIM policy is regulated by the Foreign Trade
Development and Regulation Act, 1992.
The main objective of this act is to provide the development and regulation of foreign
trade by facilitating imports into and augmenting exports from India.
Foreign Trade Act has replaced the earlier law known as the imports and Exports
(Control) Act 1947.
Objectives of EXIM Policy of India
To promote persistent growth in exports to acquire a share of at least 1% of
international merchandise trade
To encourage stable economic expansion by offering access to necessary capital
goods, raw materials, intermediate products, consumables, installations, and elements
essential for providing services and expanding production.
To improve the technological strength and productivity of Indian agriculture,
companies, and services, thus enhancing their competitive power while creating fresh
employment possibilities, and to stimulate the accomplishment of globally
acknowledged norms of quality.
To supply consumers with fine condition goods and services at globally competitive
rates while simultaneously generating a level playing range for domestic production.