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August 2026

• 7Aug

  Foreign TradeDPIIT-recognised start-ups can now list on DGFT’s “Source from India” with only an active IEC

  Start-up BadgeNew facility

  Trade 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.

• 6Aug

  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 facility

  DGFT 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.