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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 amends import policy of Copra & Coconut Oil

December 21, 2020 4485 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Copra under HS Code 1203 00 00 is allowed through MMTC; while import of Coconut oil- under HS codes 1513 11 00 (Crude) and 1513 19 00 (Others) is allowed through STEs, except STC. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 21st December, 2020 […]

Amendment in appointing a new Statistics Officer under Collection of Statistics Act 2008

December 18, 2020 453 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India now appoints Ms. Pally Kundu, Deputy Director General, as Statistics Officer, as per details mentioned in Schedule II of the notification, to exercise all or any of the powers under the said Act.

Allocation of preferential export of sugar to USA under TRQ for year 2020-21

December 18, 2020 600 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 33 /2015-2020 – The quantity of raw sugar 8424 MTRV (Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty Four Metric Ton Raw Value) to be exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2021 is notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan Public Notice […]

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Caustic Soda

December 17, 2020 2037 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD (OI)-30/2020 Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Caustic Soda originating in or exported from Japan, Iran, Qatar and Oman.

Imports under Tariff Rate Quota Scheme governed by Notification No. 28/2020-Customs dated 23.06.2020

December 16, 2020 2739 Views 0 comment Print

aragraph 2.60 of Handbook of Procedure, 2015-2020 is replaced to update the latest Customs Notification governing imports under Tariff Rate Quota Scheme.

Procedure for revalidation/ new registration of Self Sealing Permission in EDI system

December 10, 2020 31752 Views 2 comments Print

Procedure at FSP Cell, JNCH for revalidation/ new registration of Self Sealing Permission in EDI system for Electronic sealing of containerized cargo at factory or warehouse premises

Providing documents sought by investigating agencies like CBI, ED, DRI, etc.

December 7, 2020 2046 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is drawn to ECA Circular No. 3/1999-2000 dated 10th January, 2000 and OM No.11/2004 dated 26th July, 2004 whereby it has been stated that the RAs would hand over the cases to the investigating agencies with the prior approval of Headquarters.

Hazira Port enlisted for import of unshredded metallic scrap & waste

December 1, 2020 753 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of Public Notice No. 43/2015-2020 dated 13.11.2019, Hazira Port is enlisted as a designated port for import of unshredded metallic scrap and waste.

Revision of SION A1827 of Export Products- Ossein

November 26, 2020 633 Views 0 comment Print

Revision of SION A1827 of Export Products- Ossein vide Public Notice No. 30/2015-20 Dated 26th November, 2020- The unit under the quantity in the imported item has been amended from KG to MT in the SION A1827.

Tariff Related Quota – Implementation in System

November 24, 2020 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Kind reference is invited to CBIC’s notifications 28/2020 dated 23.06.2020 and 40/2020 dated 28.10.2020 where concessional rate for BCD has been notified for certain items provided that the quantity of total imports of such goods in a financial year do not exceed the tariff rate quota (TRQ) quantity as specified in the notifications

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