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Dated: 02.04.2025
DGFT Approves Export of Essential Commodities to Maldives for FY 2025-26 Under Bilateral Agreement
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued Notification No. 1/2025-26 dated 1st April 2025, permitting the export of specified essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during financial year 2025-26.
Legal Framework:
This notification is issued under the powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.
Key Commodities Approved for Export:
The following essential commodities can be exported to the Maldives under a bilateral trade agreement up to the approved quantities:
| Sl. No. | Commodity | Unit | Quantity (FY 2025-26) |
| i | Eggs | Nos. | 448,913,750 |
| ii | Potatoes | MT | 22,589 |
| iii | Onions | MT | 37,537 |
| iv | Rice | MT | 130,429 |
| v | Wheat Flour | MT | 114,621 |
| vi | Sugar | MT | 67,719 |
| vii | Dal | MT | 350 |
| viii | Stone Aggregate | MT | 1,300,000 |
| ix | River Sand | MT | 1,300,000 |
Customs Clearance & Export Ports:
Exports of commodities, especially those under restricted or prohibited categories, are permitted only via the following six designated Customs ports:
- Mundra Sea Port (INMUNI)
- Tuticorin Sea Port (INTUT1)
- Nhava Sheva Sea Port (INNSAI)
- ICD Tughlakabad (INTKD6)
- Kandla Sea Port (INIXYI)
- Visakhapatnam Sea Port (INVTZI)
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance:
Exports of River Sand and Stone Aggregate are subject to the following conditions:
- Suppliers/extractors must obtain valid environmental clearances.
- Mining must not take place in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas.
- Export is allowed only upon obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the designated State authorities.
- Compliance with State legislation and judicial orders related to mining is mandatory.
Effect of the Notification:
- Ensures uninterrupted supply of essential food and construction items to Maldives.
- Exports of the listed commodities to the Maldives will remain exempt from any existing or future export restrictions during FY 2025-26.
- Reinforces India’s commitment to regional trade and support under its Neighbourhood First Policy.
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