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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


Import policy of Iron & Steel relaxed

March 31, 2020 1533 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 58/2015-2020- Amendment in import policy of Iron & Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy)- One-time relaxation is provided through extension of validity to 135 days of the automatic registration number generated under SIMS till 31.03.2020. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE […]

An Insight on ‘Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products’ (RoDTEP) Scheme

March 31, 2020 36981 Views 2 comments Print

RoDTEP is a new scheme to replace the existing MEIS scheme for exports of goods from India,  which aims to reimburse the taxes and duties incurred by exporters such as local taxes, coal cess, mandi tax, electricity duties and fuel used for transportation, which are not getting exempted or refunded under any other existing scheme. The rebate would be claimed as a percentage of the Freight On Board (FOB) value of exports.

Export of Red Sanders wood by AP Govt & DRI- Extension of time till 31.12.2020

March 30, 2020 735 Views 0 comment Print

Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have been allowed time upto 31.12.2020 to complete the process of export of respective allocated quantities of Red Sanders wood vide Notification No. 56/2015-2020 dated- 30th March, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade […]

DGFT amends Export Policy of Animal By-Products

March 30, 2020 5706 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification No. 34/2015-20 dated 13.01.2017 is amended to the extent that now the ‘Health Certificate’ for items specified under Serial No. 41 and 171 of Schedule 2 of ITCHS Export Policy for export of Animal By-Products will be issued by Export Inspection Council. All other terms and condition of Notification No. 34/2015-20 dated 13.01.2017 […]

Implementation of Track & Trace system for export of Pharmaceuticals & drug-Reg.

March 30, 2020 1260 Views 0 comment Print

The date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining the Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal has been extended upto 01.10.2020 for both SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate […]

Govt notifies annual quota for fiscal year 2020–21 for Peas, Moong, Tur

March 28, 2020 2346 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby notifies the annual quota for the fiscal year 2020–21 for Yellow Peas, Grean Peas, Moong (Beans of the SPP Vigna Radiata (L.) Wilczek) and Tur/Pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan). MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 28th March, 2020 S.O. 1225(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by section 3 […]

Retrospective issuance of Certificates of Origin under India’s Trade Agreements

March 28, 2020 7446 Views 0 comment Print

On account of the lockdown/curfew in India due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian agencies authorised, in accordance with Para 2.103 of Handbook of Procedure, 2015-2020, to issue the certificate of origin under India’s free trade agreements (FTAs), comprehensive economic cooperation agreements (CECA), comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPA) and preferential trade agreements (PTAs) are temporarily closed and unable to issue the certificate of origin.

Print out of Final Bill of Entry– A Facilitation Measure During breakout of COVID-19

March 27, 2020 8997 Views 0 comment Print

As per the current practice, the importers or their representatives have to queue up before the CMC Service Centre, JNCH, to collect the print out of the out of charged Bills of Entry.

Regularization of Prior & Advance Bills of Entry through email Procedure

March 27, 2020 7317 Views 0 comment Print

Request For Regularization of Prior & Advance Bills Of Entry through E- Mail Procedure – A Facilitation Measure During outbreak of COVID-19-regarding

Request for Waiver of Late Fee Charges in Bills of Entry via e-mail

March 27, 2020 5667 Views 0 comment Print

Request for Amendments and Waiver of Late Fee Charges in the Bills of Entry through e-mail procedure as facilitation during outbreak of COVID-19-reg

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