New Delhi: India has relaxed its export rules for certain dual-use software and technology items, allowing them to be sent from Indian parent companies to their subsidiaries in 41 countries. Announced by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Tuesday, this change affects 36 items that fall under the Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) category. These items can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
The expanded list under the Global Authorization for Intra-Company Transfer (GAICT) now includes various technologies and materials, such as source codes for hybrid systems, tech for gas turbine engines, and materials designed to absorb electromagnetic radiation.
The policy shift aims to streamline the process for Indian companies transferring these specific items to their branches abroad. The new guidelines cover countries like the U.S., the U.K., and Russia, highlighting India’s efforts to balance trade flexibility with security concerns. This update reflects India’s strategic approach to managing exports of sensitive technologies while adhering to global export control norms.
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