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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 822 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 669 Views 0 comment Print

eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal: Complete Compliance Guide

DGFT : eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal – Detailed Process, Advisory References, Service Exports Clarification & Professional Guide R...

February 1, 2026 2709 Views 0 comment Print

Wheat Flour Export Authorisation: Eligibility & Application Process (HS 1101)

DGFT : The notification sets out eligibility, documentation, and quota procedures for wheat flour exports. The key takeaway is that expor...

January 20, 2026 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 9th November 2025

CA, CS, CMA : Stay informed with this week’s crucial notifications and court rulings affecting Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI...

November 25, 2025 4053 Views 1 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 900 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 141 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 207 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 1464 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 3561 Views 1 comment Print


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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 768 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 4146 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 1398 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 2919 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 796 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Sets New Rules for Wheat Export Allocation and Application Process

DGFT : The government has introduced clear procedures for applying and allocating wheat export quotas. Strict eligibility, timelines, and...

May 1, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Schedule Amended Due to Alignment with Customs Tariff Changes Under Finance Act 2026

DGFT : DGFT revised the RoDTEP schedule to reflect amendments in the Customs Tariff Act. The update ensures consistency between export in...

May 1, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

MIP Extension Notified Due to Continuation of Existing Import Policy Safeguards

DGFT : The government extended the Minimum Import Price on specified paper board imports to maintain existing policy conditions. The noti...

May 1, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Wheat Export Still Prohibited But Allowed Due to 25 LMT Relaxation Quota: DGFT

DGFT : The notification retains the prohibition on wheat exports but allows a limited relaxation of 25 LMT. The ruling clarifies that exp...

April 29, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Launches Online Module Due to Issues in Manual EPCG Scrip Utilization

DGFT : The trade notice introduces an electronic system to resolve difficulties faced in using manually issued EPCG scrips. It enables se...

April 21, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print


Eligibility Criteria for availing of DPD Scheme by Importers– reg

October 11, 2019 1839 Views 0 comment Print

Some of the reasons like non-receipt of original documents from abroad and consequent delay in issuance of Delivery Order, financial and credit woes, delay in settlement of dues of shipping lines, opening PD Account with the terminals, are inhibiting a larger section of importers to opt for DPD.

Amendment in import policy of Indian National Flag

October 11, 2019 984 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Indian National Flag not adhering to the specifications prescribed under Part – I, Section 1.2 of Flag Code of India, 2002 is Prohibited.

Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Urea

October 11, 2019 1896 Views 0 comment Print

Import Policy for Urea for industrial or non-agricultural use, besides Technical Grade Urea (TGU) and Industrial Urea shall be ‘free’ with immediate effect and M/s Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF) is designated as STE for import of Urea on Government account.

Late Cut imposed by system while applying MEIS on reactivated shipping bills

October 9, 2019 7203 Views 0 comment Print

In order to address this issue of imposition of higher late cut by the system for re-activated shipping bills, members of the trade and the RAs may take note of the steps as mentioned in the sequence below:

Standard Operating Procedure for Export of Onion

October 9, 2019 3348 Views 0 comment Print

Standard Operating Procedure for Export of Onion as per para 1.05 of  the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 considering Notification No. 21/2015-2020 dated 29.09.2019 issued by the DGFT whereby export of Onions has been prohibited with immediate effect. 

Indian Export Promotion Schemes Should be in-line with WTO Norms

October 4, 2019 4692 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 and other schemes provide promotional measures to boost India’s exports with the objective to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and associated costs involved to provide exporters a level playing field. At present there are multiple export promotion schemes as per FTP – 2015-20, as shown below, but none of the schemes meets all […]

DGFT clarifies on Steel Import Monitoring System

October 4, 2019 21135 Views 4 comments Print

Can steel and steel parts be imported through airfreight without SIMS registration? Response: There is no restriction on mode of transport but SIMS will not be applicable on air freighted goods as this mode is used for emergency/small volume -high value goods required at short notice.

Imports of Pulses for year 2019-20 to be completed by 31.10.2019

September 30, 2019 444 Views 0 comment Print

All importers are requested to stick to the date and complete their import by 31.10.2019, failing which the importers may be debarred for allotment of quota of pulses in future.

Amendment in Export Policy of Electronic Cigarettes

September 30, 2019 2697 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Electronic Cigarettes ( E-Cigarettes) including all forms of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, Heat not burn products, e-hookah and the like devices, by whatever name called and whatever shape, size or form it may have, but not including any product licensed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 or any parts or components thereof such as refill pods, atomisers, cartridges etc under Chapter 85 ITC (HS) code 8543 is prohibited in accordance with the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Ordinance 2019.

TMA for Specified Agriculture Products- Amendments in Aayat Niryat Form

September 30, 2019 930 Views 0 comment Print

Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Aayat Niryat Form-7(A)A of Chapter 7(A) of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20

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