The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Public Notice No. 48/2025-26 dated 24th February 2026, laying down the detailed modalities for the export of wheat flour and related products falling under HS Code 1101. The public notice has been issued in continuation of Notification No. 61/2025-2026 dated 24 February 2026, which permits the export of an additional 5 Lakh Metric Ton (LMT) of wheat flour and related items. As per the modalities notified, exporters possessing a valid Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) must submit their applications exclusively through the DGFT’s online portal under the “Restricted Exports” module, as offline or emailed applications will not be accepted. Applications will be invited during the first ten days of every month beginning 1 March 2026, and will continue until the balance of the 5 LMT quota is exhausted. Exporters are required to upload specific documents, including past export performance, confirmed export contracts, a Chartered Accountant certificate of turnover for the last five financial years, and a self-declaration confirming that only domestic wheat—and not imported wheat—will be used for export.
The export authorization issued to eligible applicants will carry a validity of six months from the date of issuance, and any request for extension will be examined by the Special Export Facilitation Committee (EFC) on merit. All export authorizations will be strictly non-transferable, and must be used solely by the IEC holder to whom they are allotted. The Special EFC will scrutinize applications and recommend allocations based on either the applicant’s previous export performance or the availability of confirmed export orders at the time of application. Out of the total 5 LMT quota, 2.5 LMT has been earmarked specifically for allocation to State Trading Enterprises and Cooperative Societies engaged in agricultural commodities. The Special EFC has also been empowered to recommend re-allocation of quantities based on the periodic performance review of authorization holders.
The DGFT has specified that applications will be rejected if the requested export quantity is less than 2,500 MT, if applications are received by post or email rather than through the DGFT portal, if mis-declaration is found, or if applications are submitted outside the designated application window. Exporters who receive quota allocations must submit a landing certificate within 30 days of the completion of export to the Special EFC at the designated email address. Additional documents may be requested as needed. The public notice clarifies that all applications for export authorizations under HS Code 1101 will be processed strictly in accordance with the procedures and conditions outlined in Public Notice No. 48/2025-26.
The Public Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Public-Notice-48.pdf
