§1Who it is for

  • Exporters with export performance in current and preceding three financial years

Useful if

Established exporters crossing USD 3 million.

Do not spend time on it if

New exporters.

§2Eligibility

  1. Export performance threshold met (see norms)
  2. Since 21 Aug 2026: non-G&J exporters need performance in two of three preceding years; G&J unchanged (per secondary copy of notification)

§3Benefits

  • Self-ratification of input-output norms for Two Star and above (FTP 2023 presentation)
  • Status recognition and brand image

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. Threshold (USD million): One Star 3, Two Star 15, Three Star 50, Four Star 200, Five Star 800

§5Documents

Not published

The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply online on dgft.gov.in (Status Holder module)

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Thresholds were cut in FTP 2023 (Two Star from 25 to 15, Three Star 100 to 50, etc.)

Demerits

  • One Star still needs USD 3 million exports — out of reach for most micro exporters

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Sources

  1. DGFT presentation: Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (31.03.2023)
  2. Simpliance copy: Notification amending para 1.25 of FTP 2023

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.