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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 183 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 for Nano Category of Civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)

November 8, 2019 1908 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Condition for Nano Category of Civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) is laid down in sync with the Guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation vide F.No.05-13/2014-AED Vol.IV dated 27th August, 2018 and O.M. No.R-11017/05/2017-PP dated 27/09/2019 of WPC wing of Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communication.

Imports of Pulses for the fiscal year 2019-20

November 5, 2019 735 Views 0 comment Print

Importers who have got the quota but do not import the same by the same deadline (31st October for Urad and Moong and 15th November for Toor), proceedings will be initiated against them under FTDR Act.

DGFT notifies EIC/EIA as inspection agency for export of rice to EU

November 4, 2019 3303 Views 0 comment Print

In addition to other existing policy conditions, export of Rice (Basmati and Non – Basmati) to European Union Countries will require ‘Certificate of Inspection’ from EIC/EIA with immediate effect.

Govt notifies Revised territorial jurisdiction of Regional Authorities of DGFT

November 1, 2019 801 Views 0 comment Print

Revised territorial jurisdiction of Regional Authorities of DGFT is notified in Appendix 1A of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms in accordance with 0 & M Instruction No.7/2019 dated 05/09/2019 and 0 & M Instruction No.8/2019 dated 24/09/2019.

Eligibility Criteria for availing of DPD Scheme by Importers– reg

October 31, 2019 1287 Views 0 comment Print

To avail DPD facility, importers shall furnish an additional information in the Annexure-A (copy enclosed), wherein they shall mention one time default stacking code for their future import Consignments i.e. whether DPD-DPD or DPD-CFS, and if DPD-CFS, preferred CFS Name & Code.

DGFT amends Conditions for refund of deemed export drawback

October 31, 2019 4323 Views 0 comment Print

Refund of drawback on the inputs used in manufacture and supply under the said category can be claimed on ‘All Industry Rate’ of Duty Drawback Schedule notified by Department of Revenue from time to time provided no CENVAT credit has been availed by supplier of goods on excisable inputs or on ‘Brand  Rate Basis’ upon submission of documents evidencing actual payment of basic custom duties.

Refund of drawback of Duty paid on inputs also allowed on All Industry Rate

October 31, 2019 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Rate of Drawback- Normally, drawback may be allowed as per All Industry Rate fixed by DoR in the Drawback Schedule where no CENVAT credit has been availed by supplier of goods. However, an application in ANF- 7A, along with documents prescribed in ANF-7A & Appendix-7E, may be made to RA or DC concerned, as the case may be, for fixation of brand rate where All Industry Rate of Drawback is not available or same is less than 4/5th of duties actually paid on raw materials or components used in the production or manufacture of the said goods.

Amendment in Export Policy of Bangalore Rose Onion

October 28, 2019 789 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Bangalore Rose Onion (Serial Number 52, Chapter 7), upto a quantity of 9000 MT, has been allowed for the period upto 30th November, 2019, with immediate effect vide Notification No. 27/2015-2020 Dated: 28 October, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan […]

Govt Prohibit Import of PET flakes made from used PET bottles

October 24, 2019 3267 Views 0 comment Print

The import of PET bottle waste/scrap/ PET flakes made from used PET bottles etc is Prohibited as per OM No. 23-4/2009-HSMD dated 30-08-2016 and O.M. No.23/66/2019-HSM dated 03/10/2019 of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Sample which cannot be analysed/tested in DYCC, JNCH Laboratory

October 23, 2019 12543 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of Trade, Importer, Exporter, Custom Brokers and various associations is invited to the fact that goods mentioned under following chapter headings which cannot be analysed/tested due to non-availability of facility at DYCC JNCH Laboratory are mentioned below.

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