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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


ICDR system to stop import of mobile phones with duplicate, fake IMEI

February 7, 2020 2673 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT to prohibit import of mobile phones with duplicate, fake and non-genuine International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI). The SOP was earlier implemented through IMEI Cloning and Duplication Restriction system operated and maintained by Mobile Standard Alliance of India (MSAI), erstwhile reporting body of GSMA (Global System Mobile Association) in India.

Export of Krishnapuram Onions upto 10,000 MT allowed for period upto 31.03.2020

February 6, 2020 909 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Krishnapuram Onions (Serial Number 52 of Chapter 7 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) classification of Export & Import Items), upto a quantity of 10,000 MT has been allowed for the period upto 31st March, 2020, with immediate effect.

Resubmission of applications for claiming assistance under TMA

February 4, 2020 1722 Views 1 comment Print

One-time permission for resubmission of applications for claiming assistance under `Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products’ Scheme.

Eligibility of MEIS on Export of Apparel and made-ups

February 1, 2020 3201 Views 0 comment Print

As we all are aware that MEIS benefit has been withdrawn for item under Chapter 61, 62 and 63 of ITC HS 2017 for exports made with effect from 7 March 2019.

Mis-classification of goods under ‘Others’ category at the time of Import

February 1, 2020 2532 Views 0 comment Print

The Director General of Foreign Trade has issued 2 trade notices providing clarification in relation to mis-classification of goods under ‘Others’ category at the time of import. We have encapsulated both the trade notices for your quick reference. Trade Notice No. 46/2019-20 dated 17 January 2020 It has come to the notice of departmental authorities […]

Import policy of Stock Lot under HSN Code 4810 revised to ‘Prohibited’

January 31, 2020 7734 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy of Stock Lot under HSN Code 4810 of Chapter 48 of ITC(HS), 2017 is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’ vide Notification No. 45/2015-2020 dated 31st January, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 45/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated: 31st January, 2020 Subject: […]

Amendment in Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment / Masks

January 31, 2020 5643 Views 0 comment Print

Export of all varieties of personal protection equipment including Clothing and Masks used to protect the wearer from air borne particles and/or any other respiratory masks or any other personal protective clothing Including Coveralls (Class 2/3/4) and N95 masks] under the above mentioned ITC HS Codes is hereby ‘Prohibited’ with immediate effect till further orders […]

Misclassification of goods under ‘Others’ category at the time of Import- reg

January 29, 2020 1698 Views 0 comment Print

Vide Trade Notice No. 46/2019 dated 17.01.2020 members of the Trade and Industry were advised to suggest appropriate HS codes for goods they are importing under ‘Others’ category where the existing HS codes are not sufficient.

2% Additional Ad Hoc Incentive for HS Codes 85171211 and 85171219

January 29, 2020 4518 Views 0 comment Print

A 2% Additional Ad hoc Incentive for 2 HS Codes/ tariff lines 85171211 and 85171219 is notified for exports made with Let Export date from 01.01.2020 to 31.03.2020 vide Notification No: 43/2015-2020 dated 29 Jan, 2020,

Withdrawal of MEIS for items in Apparel and Made-ups sector

January 29, 2020 6222 Views 0 comment Print

Withdrawal of MEIS for items in the Apparel and Made-ups sector (Chapter 61, 62 and 63 of ITC HS 2017) from 07.03.2019, Amendment in the para 4.95 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-20 and revision of the ANF 4R for Implementation of RoSCTL Scheme

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