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DGFT amends eligibility criteria of pharma exporters in Trade Connect online platform
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Shardul Nautiyal, Mumbai
October 30 , 2025
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In order to facilitate genuine pharma exporters to trade seamlessly, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the eligibility criteria of pharma exporters for availing the "Source from India" facility of Trade Connect online platform.
This is aimed at enabling more accomplished Indian pharma exporters to create their profiles on "Source from India" facility of Trade Connect platform, according to the DGFT.
The DGFT had earlier this year in June announced the nationwide rollout of the ‘Source from India’ feature on the Trade Connect ePlatform (www.trade.gov.in) for all status holder exporters.
As per DGFT, with effect from November 1, 2025, all valid Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) that is not on the Denied Entity List (DEL) fulfilling a minimum export realisation of USD 100,000 in at least one of the previous three financial years at the time of application will now be eligible to create their microsites on Source from India, in addition to Status Holders. It may be noted that the DGFT electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (eBRC) database will serve as the sole reference point for realisation data and will determine eligibility based on aggregate eBRC value available on a financial year basis.
With reference Para 1.07 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), the DGFT has implemented an enhanced eBRC system. This more streamlined process is based on electronic Inward Remittance Messages (IRMs) to be transmitted directly by banks to DGFT. Based on the IRMs received, the exporters shall self-certify their eBRCs.
“Source from India” service of Trade Connect ePlatform (https://www.trade.gov.in/pages/source-from-india) was rolled out for all Status Holder exporters. ‘Source from India’, a flagship feature on the Trade Connect ePlatform (hereinafter referred to as "Trade Connect") serves as a one stop reference point for international buyers to discover accomplished Indian Exporters to source from. The service allows exporters to create their own microsites/micropages on Trade Connect and showcase their products as well as credentials of their entity.
This will serve as a comprehensive hub of information and services on international trade with all related stakeholders including Indian Missions Abroad, Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil), EXIM Bank (The Export Import Bank of India), Department of Commerce and DGFT among other stakeholders.
EXIM Bank, established by the Government of India, plays a similar role in promoting and facilitating India's international trade.
Micropages of the exporters are publicly made visible on 'Source from India' page of Trade Connect ePlatform (https://www.trade.gov.in/pages/source-from-india) once approved.
To start with, Three-, Four- and Five-star Manufacturer exporters had been previously invited to create their 'Source from India' micropages on a pilot basis.
As per the amendment, users registered on Trade Connect whose profiles are linked to eligible IECs will automatically see the option for "Source from India" microsite creation on their dashboard.
Indian missions abroad have also been duly sensitised to use "Source from India" as a reference point for addressing sourcing needs of foreign buyers approaching the missions for requests to help find Indian suppliers for various products.
The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India and industry associations have also been urged to encourage participation of all eligible member exporters.
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