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September 2026
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Foreign TradeExporters can now connect their ERP to DGFT’s Certificate of Origin system
connect their ERPNew facilityAn Open API on the Trade Connect e-Platform lets an exporter’s own software file Certificate of Origin applications and verify issued certificates, for both preferential and non-preferential certificates.
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Foreign TradeCertificate of Origin can now be filed through an Open API from the exporter’s own ERP: DGFT Trade Notice No. 25/2026-27
CoO Open API releasedNew facilityDGFT has released an Open API facility for Certificates of Origin on the Trade Connect e-Platform. Exporters can connect their ERP, accounting or other software to DGFT’s CoO system to submit applications and verify certificates electronically. The trade notice carries a help manual with the technical steps.
August 2026
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Foreign TradeDPIIT-recognised start-ups can now list on DGFT’s “Source from India” with only an active IEC
Start-up BadgeNew facilityTrade Notice 16 dated 6 August 2026 opens the Trade Connect buyer-discovery service to start-ups, with a special onboarding route for those yet to meet the export performance criteria.
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Startup & MSMEDPIIT-recognised start-ups can list on “Source from India” on Trade Connect with an active IEC, even below the export threshold: DGFT Trade Notice 16/2026-27
Start-up badge on Trade ConnectNew facilityDGFT has opened the “Source from India” buyer-discovery feature of the Trade Connect ePlatform to DPIIT-recognised start-ups. Those meeting the existing criteria get a unique start-up badge. As a special exception, start-ups that do not meet the criteria may still register if they hold an active IEC and are not in the Denied Entity List.
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