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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 of additional quota of Urad for fiscal year 2019-20

April 16, 2020 429 Views 0 comment Print

Inter – Ministerial Committee to review the prices of Agricultural commodities to extend the deadline for import of additional 2.5 Lakh MT of Urad to 15th May, 2020 i..e imports should arrive at Indian Ports before 15th May, 2020.

DGFT notifies Import quantity of peas for fiscal year 2020-21

April 16, 2020 1773 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT  notifies the quantity of each category of peas, for fiscal year 2020-2021 vide notification no. S.O. 1260(E) dated 16th April, 2020. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 16th April, 2020 S.O. 1260(E).—In  exercise  of  powers  conferred  by  section  3  of  the  Foreign  Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 […]

Investigation of import of Oriented/Spin Drawn/Flat Yarn of Polyester

April 15, 2020 636 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of Sunset Review investigation concerning imports of All Fully Drawn or Fully Oriented Yarn/Spin Drawn Yarn/ Flat Yarn of Polyester from China PR and Thailand.

Manner of Continuation of MEIS for shipments on or after 01.04.2020

April 15, 2020 2748 Views 0 comment Print

a) Benefits under MEIS for any item/tariff line /HS Code currently listed in Appendix 3B, Table 2 (MEIS Schedule) will be available only up to 31.12.2020; b) Prior to 31.12.2020, as and when an item/tariff line/HS code is notified to be covered under RoDTEP Scheme, it would at the same time be removed from coverage under MEIS;

Anomalies/absurdities’ in RoSTCL Scheme

April 14, 2020 5187 Views 1 comment Print

it is of utmost importance for the office of DGFT and Ministry of textiles to provide the benefit of ROSCTL to all exporters of goods falling under chapter 61,62, 63  irrespective of whether the goods are being exported by EOU or SEZ units or by an advance authorization holder or under the duty drawback scheme.

DGFT relaxes Provision for submission of physical copy of application for TMA

April 13, 2020 1338 Views 0 comment Print

However, for the applications filed electronically on or after 01.2.2020 upto 30.09.2020, physical pdf copy of the print out of ANF-7(A)A along with prescribed documents can be filed manually with RA concerned upto 30.10.2020

Conditions on Import of Refined Palm Oil

April 13, 2020 1728 Views 1 comment Print

Central Government vide Notification No. 39/2015-2020 dated 8th January, 2020 amended the Import Policy of refined palm oil under Exim code 151190 from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’.Import of refined palm oil under the above mentioned Exim code will be permitted subject to the following conditions:

Govt terminates Safeguard investigation of Phenol import into India

April 13, 2020 1071 Views 0 comment Print

Director General, hereby, terminates the present Safeguard investigation concerning imports of Phenol into India initiated vide Notification No. 23/3/2019-DGTR dated 23rd August 2019.

Relaxations / Extensions to address Hardships of Exporters

April 11, 2020 1125 Views 0 comment Print

In order to give relief to businesses and affected individuals amidst the stress caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced several relaxations and extensions in deadlines etc. with regard to compliances mandated under its schemes and activities.

Approval of additional place U/s. 8 (a) of Customs Act, 1962

April 9, 2020 2400 Views 0 comment Print

COVID-19 facilitation measure- Approval of additional place under Section 8 (a) of Customs Act,1962 for unloading/loading of import and export goods.

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