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Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 31st May 2026

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive review of significant developments across Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI, and RBI. The update hig...

June 2, 2026 3219 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 690 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3240 Views 0 comment Print

Certificate of Origin: Why Indian Exporters Need It

DGFT : This guide explains COO regulations under India’s Foreign Trade Policy and DGFT procedures. Proper compliance ensures duty benef...

February 24, 2026 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Niryat Prothsahan Framework: Interest and Collateral Support Analysis

DGFT : The government introduces a 2.75% interest subvention on rupee export credit under a ₹25,060 crore mission. Benefits are capped ...

February 11, 2026 951 Views 0 comment Print


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DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

CAG Audit Uncovers Customs & DGFT Inefficiencies

CA, CS, CMA : A summary of the CAG's audit report on Customs and DGFT reveals deficiencies in infrastructure, manpower, and compliance, leading ...

August 15, 2025 1608 Views 0 comment Print

All about Retransmission of Shipping Bills to DGFT via ICEGATE

DGFT : Learn how to re-transmit Shipping Bills to DGFT using ICEGATE Portal, track status, and resolve common issues. Step-by-step guide ...

April 29, 2025 3903 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bombay HC Directs Joint Meeting between customs & DGFT authorities to Resolve Exporters’ Issues

DGFT : Bombay High Court resolves Tru-Sprag Freewheels Pvt Ltd vs. Union of India case, directing customs and DGFT to rectify exporters' ...

June 25, 2023 840 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT: Why idiocy remains the hallmark functionally

DGFT : Uncover the challenges exporters face with DGFT in the facilitation process. Explore a case study from Vadodara RA, shedding light...

January 26, 2023 4206 Views 7 comments Print

SC Sustains Imposition of Restrictions on Import of Peas & Pulses

DGFT : Union of India Vs Agricas LLP and Others etc. (Supreme Court) In the instant case, the Writ Petition is filed by challenging the i...

September 14, 2020 1437 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT cannot Restriction Advance Authorisation through Public Notice

DGFT : The issue under consideration is whether the Public notice issued by DGFT for restricting the issuance of Advance Authorisation is...

February 11, 2020 3021 Views 0 comment Print

Review Petition admitted as assessments u/s. 158BC & 158BD were completed by same officer

Income Tax : If the claim of the Revenue that both the assessments were completed by the same officer one under s. 158BC and the other under s....

April 13, 2013 832 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

DGFT : DGFT has included the India-Oman CEPA in Para 2.88(a) of the Handbook of Procedures. The amendment enables exporters to obtain Cer...

June 4, 2026 582 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 729 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 642 Views 0 comment Print


DGFT Allowed Industrial Chemicals in Bonded Warehouses Under FTP 2023

February 6, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

The circular addresses confusion under FTP 2023 on chemical warehousing. It confirms that industrial chemicals can be stored in bonded warehouses subject to regulatory compliance.

DGFT Introduced NPCI-Based Bank Validation for IEC Applications

February 6, 2026 1941 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT has rolled out real-time NPCI validation for bank accounts in IEC issuance and modification. Applications will now depend on NPCI validation status to proceed, auto-approve, or face rejection.

DGFT Shifted Platinum Articles from Free to Restricted Import Policy

February 5, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

The government revised the import policy for platinum articles, moving them from free to restricted import status. Only limited re-import categories are now permitted without restriction.

DGFT Extended Deadline for Annual RoDTEP Return Filing for FY 2023–24

February 5, 2026 1365 Views 0 comment Print

The filing timeline for Annual RoDTEP Returns has been extended to 31 March 2026. Exporters must pay a ₹15,000 composition fee to avail the extended window and retain benefits.

DGFT Restricts Umbrella Imports Due to Low-Value Influx Concerns

February 5, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

Finished umbrella imports are now restricted unless the CIF value is ₹100 or above per piece. Export-linked units such as EOUs and SEZs remain exempt from the MIP condition.

eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal: Complete Compliance Guide

February 1, 2026 4161 Views 0 comment Print

eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal – Detailed Process, Advisory References, Service Exports Clarification & Professional Guide Regulatory Background and Advisory Framework The Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (eBRC) is a key compliance document evidencing foreign exchange realisation against exports. It is relied upon for: Benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) GST refunds (IGST refunds, LUT […]

Minimum Import Price Introduced for Penicillin, Amoxicillin and 6-APA

January 29, 2026 1152 Views 0 comment Print

The government imposed minimum import price limits on key antibiotics to curb low-priced imports. Imports below notified CIF values are restricted for one year, with limited export-linked exemptions.

DGFT Announced Second Round of Gold TRQ Allocation for India–UAE CEPA

January 23, 2026 1548 Views 0 comment Print

The trade authority has opened a fresh competitive bidding round for gold imports under India–UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26. The move enables utilisation of the remaining quota through an e-auction process with revised eligibility norms.

Wheat Flour Export Authorisation: Eligibility & Application Process (HS 1101)

January 20, 2026 1296 Views 0 comment Print

The notification sets out eligibility, documentation, and quota procedures for wheat flour exports. The key takeaway is that exports are now permitted only through a tightly regulated authorisation process.

Wheat Flour Exports Still Banned, But Limited Window Opened: DGFT

January 16, 2026 1206 Views 0 comment Print

The notification keeps the export prohibition intact while carving out a narrow exception for capped exports. Up to 5 LMT of wheat flour and related products can now be exported under a special authorisation route.

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