DGFT extends Export Obligation for chemical QCOs from 6 to 18 months, strengthening exporters' global competitiveness.

• Chemical exporters gain an extended 18-month timeframe, reducing compliance pressure and improving ease of international trade operations.
• Advance Authorization allows duty-free raw material imports, ensuring seamless exports while bypassing mandatory Quality Control Order restrictions.
• Government targets sector growth, highlighting USD 46.4 billion chemical exports contributing 10.6% to India's total exports.