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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


Public Notice No. 54/2015-2020-DGFT, Dated: 02.01.2020

January 2, 2020 10272 Views 0 comment Print

 6 APA – ITC (HS) Code No. 29411050, is removed from Appendix 4J of HBP, and from point no. 15 under general notes for Chemical and Allied Products of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) under Hand Book of Procedures Volume 2 of 2015-2020. Public Notice No. 62/2016 dt. 24.03.2017 also stands amended, to that extent. […]

ITC (HS) 2017-Schedule-1 Import Policy amended

January 1, 2020 6516 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 38/2015-2020 -ITC (HS) 2017-Schedule-1 Import Policy is amended in sync with the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 dated 1st August, 2019. The notification will come into effect from 1st January, 2020.

DGFT suspends Ad-hoc Norms for Cashew Kernels Whole/pieces

January 1, 2020 843 Views 0 comment Print

Ad-hoc Norms approved vide ALC meeting no. 8/19 dt. 20/07/2018 for Cashew Kernels Whole & Cashew Kernels pieces stands suspended with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 53/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated the 01St January, 2020 Subject: Amendments in the Ad-hoc […]

DGFT reinstate SION of seven food products

January 1, 2020 906 Views 0 comment Print

Standard Input Output Norms (SION) in respect of seven food products have been reinstated with immediate effect after amending the input item Maize to Dent Corn (Zea mays var. indenta): Yellow with ITC-HS 10059011. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 52/2015-2010-DGFT New […]

Debiting of ‘Country of Origin’ certificate – reg

December 30, 2019 1449 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided that for Bills of Entry having ‘Country of Origin’ benefit, the importer/CB will get the same debited in advance from officer of RMS Facilitation Centre by submitting the hard copy of Bill of Entry alongwith the original copy of COO Certificate before registration of B/E and upload the debited COO certificate in e-sanchit.

Extension of validity of Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies up to 31.03.2020

December 30, 2019 1041 Views 0 comment Print

Validity of the Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) as listed in the Appendix 2G of A&ANF, whose validity expires on 31.12.2019 is extended up to 31.03.2020. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade PUBLIC NOTICE No. 51/2015-2020 New Delhi Dated 30 December, 2019 Subject: Extension of validity […]

Implementation of ICES Test Module (Sample Test Entry) – reg

December 30, 2019 3120 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for generating test memo at Appraising Group- While appraising the BE, the Appraiser, if desires to draw a sample of an item for testing purpose, will have to close the Appraising Option and Select Option – Sample Test Entry; from the main menu and will generate the test memo by recording the test instructions in the following manner:-

Corrigendum to Trade Notice No. 44/2019-20 dated 26.12.2019

December 27, 2019 621 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 44/2019-20 dated 26.12.2019. In this regard it is informed that in the said Trade Notice due to typographical error in Para 2 it was mentioned ‘millers/ traders’. It is clarified that the same may be read as ‘millers/ refiners’.

Procedure to export SCOMET items for demo/display/exhibition

December 27, 2019 2661 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.79D of Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20 has been amended to lay down the procedure for export of SCOMET item(s) imported for demo/display/exhibition/ tenders/RFP/RFQ/NIT purposes in the country. In addition, the undertaking by an applicant firm seeking authorisation for export of indigenous/imported SCOMET item(s) for demo/display/exhibition etc. abroad [Para 2.79D(A)] has also been modified including provision of bringing back item(s) within 90 days after the event.

DGFT: Why we indulge in stupidity & rejoice

December 26, 2019 1416 Views 0 comment Print

It is the prime responsibility of the policy makers to exercise due diligence in carrying out prime responsibility & in doing so application of mind should be visible. As per the mandate of the Parliament, the DGFT exists to facilitate exports by way of Export Promotion Policy. I have been involved with exports since 1983 […]

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