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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


Modalities for import of 4 Lakh MT Urad for fiscal year 2020-2021

March 19, 2020 822 Views 0 comment Print

. It may kindly be noted that annual quota of Urad for the year 2020­-21 is 4 Lakh MT and will be effective from 1st May, 2020 to 31st March 2021. Accordingly, successful applicants will have to ensure that the import consignments of Urad reaches the Indian ports on or before 31.03.2021. Request for extension of time will not be entertained.

Govt notifies Annual Import quota of Urad for the year 2020-21

March 19, 2020 840 Views 0 comment Print

Annual quota of Urad for the year 2020-21 is 4 Lakh MT and will be effective from 1st May, 2020 to 31st March, 2021. Copy of the said Notifications is attached herewith for ready reference.

RoDTEP scheme- New WTO compliant export incentive scheme

March 18, 2020 7068 Views 0 comment Print

Cabinet has approved WTO compliant scheme for ‘Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)‘ to boost exports for enhancing Exports to International Markets. The scheme is explained here below in simplified manner – #Objective of RoDTEP scheme To make Indian exports cost competitive and create a level playing field for exporters in International […]

DGFT: Why should we aggravate misery of the exporters?

March 18, 2020 1200 Views 0 comment Print

At the very outset, what the Notification No. 50/2015-20 dtd. 03.03.2020 does is that it stops the process of exports of the 26 selected bulk drugs (APIs) & formulations thereof, which cannot be offloaded in the domestic market. To any sane mind, this is simply ridiculous. There are two points of utmost significance: 1. The […]

Import policy of items under Chapter 26 & 27 of ITC (HS), 2017 amended

March 18, 2020 3897 Views 0 comment Print

Revision has been carried out in the Policy and Policy conditions for Zinc Dross, Light Naphtha, Heavy Naphtha, Full Range Naphtha and Aviation Gasoline.

Sunset review Investigation concerning imports of “Flexible Slabstock Polyol” from Singapore

March 17, 2020 1074 Views 0 comment Print

The original investigation was initiated to examine the nature and extent of dumping and its effect on the situation of the Domestic Industry with respect to Flexible Slabstock Polyol originating in or exported from Singapore, Australia and EU.

DGFT notifies Proformae of application and end use certificate

March 17, 2020 1338 Views 0 comment Print

The proformae of application and end use certificate are being notified to implement the Policy on Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfers (GAICT) for export/re-export of dual use SCOMET items / software/ technology, between Indian subsidiary to its foreign parent company and/or to subsidiaries of foreign parent company.

Implementation of UCC data for Disposal Process of Longstanding Containers

March 16, 2020 1197 Views 0 comment Print

It is made mandatory for all the CFS’s to fill the Checklist as per Checklist II attached hitherto, before Out of Charge for the Successful Bid in Auction (Under Section 48 of Customs Act, 1962) and the Disposal officer should ensure it.

Steps taken by DFS related to Disruption on account of Corona Virus

March 12, 2020 873 Views 0 comment Print

All Public Sector banks(PSBs) have been advised: i) to immediately set up special cells to provide full assistance required to industry segments and MSME units affected by Corona Virus and to process such request for assistance with the requisite sensitivity;

Import of ‘Punnets’ as packing material for export of grapes

March 5, 2020 927 Views 0 comment Print

It was stated by the Board that the punnets imported for re-export of grapes may be extended the benefit of Notification No. 104/94-Customs dated 16.03.94 subject to the condition that they are re-exported as provided in the Notification.

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