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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


Application procedure & criteria for export of Diagnostic kits

October 13, 2020 501 Views 0 comment Print

I. Export of Diagnostic kits as per the export quota fixed above will be allowed for the period from September, 2020 to November, 2020. II. Exporters (Only Manufacturers) may apply online through DGFT’s ECOM system for Export authorizations (Non-SCOMET Restricted items) – Please refer Trade Notice No. 50 dated 18.03.2019. There is no need to send any hard copy of the application via mail or post.

Export of Bangalore Rose & Krishnapuram Onions allowed till 31.03.2021

October 9, 2020 837 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions (Serial Number 52, Chapter 7), upto quantity of 10,000 MT each, has been allowed for the period upto 31st March, 2021, with immediate effect.

SOP for drawl of samples & surveillance by BIS Officers at Ports of Entry- reg.

October 7, 2020 2601 Views 0 comment Print

Office Of The Commissioner Of Customs (Ns-I), Appraising Main (Import),Jawahar Lal Nehru Custom House, Nhava- Sheva, Tal-Uran, Raigad-400707,Maharashtra (e-mail: appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in; Telephone No.022-27244979) F. No. S/22-Gen- 20/2020-21/AM (I)/JNCH Dated: 07.10.2020 STANDING ORDER NO. 34/2020 Sub: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for drawl of samples and surveillance by BIS Officers at Ports of Entry- reg. Attention of all […]

Revision of SION of Double Decorative/Single side Laminates

October 7, 2020 3174 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of Import item Phenol was fixed long back in SIONs and with the advancement of technology etc., over a period of time, the consumption of phenol is reduced and accordingly, it was incorporated in SIONs. In addition to this, in amended Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs), the lower GSM of import item- Tissue […]

Safety audit of CFS storing and handling hazardous goods- Reg.

October 7, 2020 2334 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to CBIC Circular number 04/2011-Cus dated 10.01.2011 vide which guidelines for safety and security of premises storing and handling hazardous goods have been laid down.

Import of Tyres under DFIA scheme not allowed: DGFT

October 6, 2020 912 Views 0 comment Print

A new sub-para (d) under para 4.25 of FTP 2015-20, for disallowing import of tyres under DFIA scheme is introduced. Notification No. 38/2015-2020-DGFT Dated: 06.10.2020

Addition of enabling provision for issue of scrips under Scheme for RoSL

October 6, 2020 1551 Views 0 comment Print

 A new sub-pan has been inserted in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 to give effect to the pars 6.3 of the Ministry of Textiles Notification No. 14/2612016-1T (Vol-II) dated 07.03.2019. as amended vide Notification No. 12015/11/2020-TTP dated 09.06.2020 regarding the issue of duty credit scrips under Scheme for Rebate of State Levies. Government of India […]

Govt removes restriction on Export of N-95/FFP-2 masks

October 6, 2020 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 29 dated 25.08.2020 is amended to the extent that the export policy of N-95/FFP-2 masks or its equivalent is amended from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ category making all types of masks freely exportable. Government of India Ministry of Commerce 86 Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi Notification […]

Steel manufacturers allowed to claim Duty Drawback

October 1, 2020 1254 Views 0 comment Print

 Steel manufacturers can also claim Duty Drawback on steel supplied through their Service Centers/ Distributors/ Dealers/ Stock yards. Notification No. 35/2015-2020-DGFT dated 1st October, 2020 Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi ******* Notification No. 35/2015-2020-DGFT Dated the 1st October, 2020 Subject: […]

Govt notifies Import Quota of 1.5 Lakh MT of Urad till 31.03.2021

October 1, 2020 780 Views 1 comment Print

Vide notification No. S.O. 3446(E) dated 1st October, 2020 Government notifies Quota of 1.5 Lakh MT of Urad, to be imported till 31st March, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st October, 2020 S.O. 3446(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development and […]

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