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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 186 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 Notification for Food Import Entry Points

February 10, 2021 2328 Views 0 comment Print

New sub para is added in General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule I in ITC(HS) 2017, listing out Authorised Officers to handle food import clearances at 150 food import entry points for items listed against 1515 HS codes of ITC(HS) 2017.

Strict Compliance to Limitation while filing Appeals/Petitions before Courts/ Tribunal

February 5, 2021 2127 Views 0 comment Print

Field formations have been directed to strictly adhere to the aspect of limitation in filing appeals/ petitions before Courts/ Tribunal. CBEC Instruction vide F.No.1080/DLA/50/Tech/Monitoring/SLPs-Appeals/16 dated 01.06.2017 provides timelines for filing SLP and Civil Appeals.

Waiver of Late fees on account of system down for Budget Update– reg

February 4, 2021 1074 Views 0 comment Print

Late fees imposable in terms of Bill of Entry (Forms) Amendment Regulations, 2017 vide Notification No. 27/2017-Customs (N.T) dated 31.03.2017 is hereby waived off in respect of Bills of Entry, filed belatedly, which pertains to IGMs filed on 01.02.2021 and 02.02.2021.

Introduction of online e-Tariff Rate Quota System for Imports

February 4, 2021 2283 Views 0 comment Print

Licenses for all TRQs would be issued electronically and TRQ License data would be transmitted electronically to the Customs Authorities. No paper copies of the TRQ Import license will be issued by DGFT with effect from 08.02.2021.

ICES Advisory on Budget 2021 Related Changes in EDI System- reg.

February 3, 2021 5568 Views 0 comment Print

Union Budget 2021-22 announced on 1st February 2021 has introduced some key changes on the Customs front. Changes in the duty structure and introduction of new levies has come into effect from 02-02-2021.

e-Sanchit- Mandatory document code list revised

February 1, 2021 28104 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory uploading of documents In e-Sanchit- Mandatory document code list has been revised removing some document codes, The updated list is given as Annexure I attached to this Public Notice.

CIMS will be effective from 01.04.2021- DGFT

January 28, 2021 3141 Views 0 comment Print

The CIMS will be effective from 01.04.2021, i.e., Bill of Entry filed on or after 01.04.2021 for items as listed in this Notification shall be governed by CIMS. The facility of online registration will be available with effect from 15.02.2021.

Clarification on Mandatory uploading of documents in e-Sanchit

January 27, 2021 6588 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has received representations from trade and field formations on certain issues faced in complying with the new requirements in accordance with CBIC Advisory No 02/2021 dated 14.01.2021 & Circular 55/2020-Customs dated 17.12.2020. In this regard, following clarifications are provided by the CBIC for the benefit of all concerned :

Changes by CBIC for implementing Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) licenses

January 25, 2021 1362 Views 0 comment Print

This week we turn to the changes that have been made by CBIC for implementing the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) licenses issued by DGFT, To make the process digital and secure, a mechanism to receive the TRQ licenses electronically from DGFT has been implemented and enabled by DG Systems.

Further Enhancements in ICES in respect of Faceless Assessment

January 25, 2021 1260 Views 0 comment Print

Continuing with the spirit of system-based facilitation and furthering better administration of the process of Faceless Assessment, following more enhancements have been enabled in ICES.

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