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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


Important issues of SEZs / EOUs during COVID-19 lockdown

April 29, 2020 2652 Views 0 comment Print

Important operational issues pertaining to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) / Export Oriented Units (EOUs) during the prevailing lockdown for COVID-19 -reg.

DGFT clarifies on application for Free Sale & Commerce certificate

April 28, 2020 10989 Views 1 comment Print

Trade and Industry is advised to send their applications for grant of Free Sale and Commerce Certificate at the official email ID of the concerned RA as per the format given in ANF 21-I. The fee payment needs to be done through the e-MPS system.

Revised Differential rate of assistance under TMA WEF 28.03.2020

April 27, 2020 2307 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government had introduced a Scheme titled Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products. In this scheme it is now provided that Assistance for products exported by air would be based on per kilogram freight charges on net weight of the export cargo, calculated on full kilogram basis, ignoring any fraction thereof. It […]

Extensions in Import Validity period and Export obligation period in Advance  authorizations/DFIA

April 23, 2020 16395 Views 0 comment Print

Automatic Extension of Import Validity period and EO period by 6 months for AAs under HBP Para 4.41(e) and Para 4.42(h) where no revalidation/EO period extension has been granted till date:

Modalities for import of Peas & Pulses for fiscal year 2020-21

April 21, 2020 3708 Views 0 comment Print

Laying down of modalities for import of Peas and Pulses for the fiscal year 2020 – 2021. Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide Notification No. S.0.1225 (E) dated 28th March. 2020 allowed import of following items as per annual quota indicated against them:

Import of Pulses allowed only to Millers/Refiners with allotted Quota

April 21, 2020 930 Views 0 comment Print

Restriction on import of Pulses. Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry vide Notification No. S.0.1225 (E) dated 28th March, 2020 allowed import of following items as per annual quota indicated against them and the same will be allowed only to the Millers/Refiners as per procedure to be notified by Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

COVID 19 Relaxations | Announcements by DGFT for MEIS, TMA and COO

April 20, 2020 2778 Views 0 comment Print

On account of COVID 19, Indian Government is trying to provide relieves / measures to address the confusion / unrest in the industry. In continuation of our earlier email for extension of validity of policy and other parameters addressed by Commerce Ministry, we would also like to provide a brief of some of the important […]

Procedure for allocation of quota for import of Calcined Pet Coke & Raw Pet Coke

April 17, 2020 1443 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for allocation of quota for import of (i) Calcined Pet Coke for use as Calcined Pet coke (CPC) in Aluminium Industry and (ii) Raw Pet Coke for CPC manufacturing industry for the year 2020-2021 is notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice  […]

Allocation of additional quantity for export of sugar to USA under TRQ

April 17, 2020 366 Views 0 comment Print

Additional quantity of 745 MTRV (Seven Hundred and Forty-Five Metric Ton Raw Value) of raw cane sugar, for export to USA, under TRQ, up to 30.09.2020, has been notified.

Amendment in Export Policy of formulations made from Paracetamol

April 17, 2020 2352 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification  No. 50/2015-20  dated 03.03.2020  is  further  amended  to the  extent  that  the formulations made from Paracetamol (including FDCs) under any ITCHS Code, including the ITCHS Code mentioned above, are made “Free” for export, with immediate effect. However, Paracetamol APIs will remain restricted for export.

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