The Government of India launched the Star Export House Certificate / Status Holder Certificate as an export promotion scheme under foreign trade policy. The Certificate/Status is granted to the business leaders who have excelled in international trade and have successfully contributed to the country’s foreign trade.

The certification increases the credibility of exporters in the global market and they are considered reliable trade partners. Certificate holders are expected not only to perform well but also to provide guidance to new entrepreneurs.

The applications for status holders are required to be submitted online on the DGFT website through the importer/exporter's dashboard. No Physical submission of the document is required. The new procedure is designed to be paperless and contactless to grant the status. Any communication, correction, clarification, as well as approval of submitted applications, are electronic from 22.02.2021 onwards.