India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) launches an API facility to streamline the Certificate of Origin (CoO) process for exporters. The system allows exporters to integrate their enterprise software—such as ERP systems—directly with DGFT’s CoO platform, reducing duplicate data entry and aiming to speed up applications.
Both outlets report that the initiative is designed to cut manual intervention and improve data accuracy by enabling more seamless electronic exchange of information. The new interface supports smoother interaction between exporters, certifying agencies, and other authorities involved in the CoO workflow. While Mint emphasizes the reduction of re-entering the same information and the faster application process, Business Line highlights the broader goal of simplifying procedures and improving the reliability of submitted data through electronic integration.
