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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


Revalidation of Export Authorization / License for Non-SCOMET & SCOMET items

June 8, 2020 1800 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.20(b) of HBP of FTP 2015-2020 has been amended to allow revalidation of the Export Authorization / License for Non-SCOMET and SCOMET items from DGFT (Hors).

New way for getting Online IEC Application (New/Modification)

June 4, 2020 6447 Views 1 comment Print

Earlier, we have to file physical application and documents for getting IEC. Lot of times consumed by physical mode and also it was cumbersome procedure. But, today is the era of Digitisation. Now, all the information’s and facilities are available online in easy way. It saves both the time and money and increases the chances […]

2 Lakh MT of pulses import from Mozambique allowed for fiscal year 2020-21

June 1, 2020 1677 Views 0 comment Print

2, 00,000 MT of pulses to be imported from Mozambique, during the fiscal year 2020-21 is allowed for import, subject to the following conditions:

DGFT amends MEIS Schedule to harmonize it with ITC HS 2017 & Tariff Schedule

June 1, 2020 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Certain corrections have been done in the MEIS Schedule to align/harmonize it with the ITC HS 2017 and the Tariff Schedule of Customs.

Validity & Last date of Application of MEIS/SEIS scrips increased

June 1, 2020 9540 Views 2 comments Print

Relaxation has been provided from applicable late cuts for SEIS/MEIS applications and the validity of scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP which are expiring between 01.03.2020 to 30.06.2020 has been extended upto 30.09.2020.

Amendment in Export Policy of Alcohol based Hand Sanitizers

June 1, 2020 1638 Views 0 comment Print

Alcohol based Hand Sanitisers exported in containers with the Dispenser Pump, falling under any ITCHS Code including the HS Codes mentioned above, are prohibited for export. Alcohol based Hand Sanitisers exported in any other form/packaging are free for exports, with immediate effect.

Amendment in Export Policy of Paracetamol API

May 28, 2020 1008 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification No. 50/2015-20 dated 03.03.2020 is further amended to remove restriction on export of Paracetamol APIs, making its export free with immediate effect.

DGFT notifies additional quantity of 3569 MT for export of sugar to USA under TRQ

May 28, 2020 852 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 07/2015-2020 Additional quantity of 3569 MT of raw cane sugar and refined sugar, for export to USA, under TRQ, upto 30.09.2020, has been notified.

Withdrawal of waiver of late fee for delayed filing of Bill of Entry

May 27, 2020 2190 Views 0 comment Print

The general waiver of late filing charges will not be available with respect to Bill of Entry for IGMs where entry inwards date is after 31.05.2020. In respect of Bill of Entry filed for IGMs where entry inwards date is upto 31.05.2020, the general waiver shall cease to be available to Bill of Entry filed after 08.06.2020.

Submit manual CoO applications under ASEAN-India FTA for exports to Thailand & Vietnam: DGFT

May 22, 2020 2325 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Dated: 22.05.2020 Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 12/2020-2021 To, 1. All Exporters/Members of Trade 2. All Designated Agencies under FTAs/PTAs Subject: Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin for India’s exports to Thailand and Vietnam under ASEAN-India FTA […]

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