Foreign Trade Policy — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
FTP Amendment 2023-24 (First)	2023	Introduced modifications to RoDTEP rates for specific product categories, enhanced digital processing capabilities, and simplified procedures for e-commerce exports. The amendment also expanded the scope of Advance Authorization to include more service sectors.	Improved export competitiveness in targeted sectors and enhanced ease of doing business for digital exporters, contributing to the policy's technology-driven export promotion strategy.
FTP Amendment 2024-25 (Second)	2024	Incorporated provisions for green hydrogen exports, updated SEZ policy framework to allow greater domestic market access, and introduced carbon credit mechanisms for sustainable exports. The amendment also enhanced MSME export support measures.	Positioned India as a leader in sustainable exports while providing greater flexibility to SEZ units, supporting both environmental goals and economic growth objectives.