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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


Import Policy of Power tillers & its components amended

July 15, 2020 6324 Views 1 comment Print

DGFT vide Notification No. 19/2015-20 dated 15.07.2020 has amended Import Policy and Policy Conditions of Power tillers and its components. They are now under the ‘Restricted’ category. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 19/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 15th July, 2020 Subject: Amendment in […]

Procedure for allocation of import authorization of Power tillers

July 15, 2020 675 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT vide Public Notice No. 13/2015-2020 dated 15.07.2020 has prescribed the procedure for Import authorisations to implement the restriction imposed on Import of power tillers and its components Government of India Ministry Of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 13/(2015-2020)-DGFT New Delhi: Dated 15th July, 2020 Subject: […]

Amendment in Export Policy of textile raw material for masks & coveralls

July 13, 2020 1476 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification No. 52 dated 19.03.2020 is amended to the extent that only non-woven fabric of 25 to 70 GSM and melt blown fabric of any GSM exported against the HS codes specified above is prohibited for export. All other non-woven fabrics with GSM other than 25-70 GSM are freely allowed for exports.

DGFT amends MEIS Schedule for exports made WEF 01.01.2020

July 10, 2020 15414 Views 0 comment Print

Certain additions/amendments have been made in the MEIS Schedule which is Appendix 3B, Table 2 to harmonize it with the Notification no. 38 dated 01.01.2020 and the changes in the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019, Filth Schedule as notified by CBIC. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of […]

Import of cut flowers allowed through Chennai airport only

July 9, 2020 1449 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 17/2015-2020- Import Policy of cut flowers under HS code 0603 continues to remain ‘Free’. However import will be allowed through Chennai airport only. Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 17/2015-2020 New Delhi Dated 9th July, 2020 Subject: Amendment in import […]

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Unit

July 5, 2020 105261 Views 5 comments Print

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a society established in 1991 by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology with the objective of encouraging, promoting, and boosting the export of software from India. It has two units i.e. Non – STP Unit and STP Unit.

Extension of validity of Recognition of PSIAs up to 30.09.2020

June 30, 2020 645 Views 0 comment Print

Validity of the recognition of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) as listed in the Appendix 2G of A&ANF, whose validity expires on or before 30.6.2020, is extended up to 30.9.2020 vide Public Notice No. 11/2015-2020-DGFT dated 30th June, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade PUBLIC […]

Govt allows export of PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19

June 29, 2020 1161 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT vide Notification No. 16/2015-20 dated 29.06.2020 has allowed the export of PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19 subject to quantitative restriction of 50 lakh units per month. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi Notification No. 16/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 29th June, […]

Procedure/criteria for export of PPE Medical Coveralls- COVID-19

June 29, 2020 1236 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT vide Trade Notice No. 17 dated 29.06.2020 has outlined the procedure & criteria for submission of applications & issuance of export licenses under export quota for PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi Dated: 29th June, […]

Launch of new DGFT platform & Digital delivery of IEC related services

June 25, 2020 3684 Views 0 comment Print

i. Access to the services would be through a username and password based system. The first time logins/user ID may be created through a registration process on the new platform. ii. For user ID creation, registered mobile number/email ids of the IEC holders will be a mandatorily required. The same will be authenticated by the process of OTP/email based authentication process.

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