NEW DELHI: The Government has allowed export of bio-fuels from Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and export-oriented units (EoUs) with certain conditions, according to a notice of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. In August 2018, the Government imposed restrictions on export of bio-fuels for non-fuel purposes.

After this restriction, exporters operating from SEZs and EoUs made representations to remove this prohibition stating they only use imported material for export of final product.

They also informed Government authorities that SEZ units have been granted letter of approval for export of bio-fuels and EoU units have obligations to fulfil under an export promotion scheme.