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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


DGFT notifies new Enlistment to issue Certificate of Origin

August 28, 2019 1243 Views 0 comment Print

New office address of Indian Industries Association of India (IIA) is notified and M/s Millennial India International Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture (MIICCIA) and M/s Bombay Industries Association (BIA) are enlisted under Appendix 2E of/FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential). GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIRECTORATE GENERAL […]

Register imported vehicles in compliance with Central Motor Vehicles Rules 2018

August 28, 2019 4743 Views 0 comment Print

Registration of vehicles imported by the vehicle manufactures or through their authorised representatives in India or by the organisation / citizen for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use etc. shall comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, […]

Import of polymethyl methacrylate Prohibited’ WEF 1st September, 2019

August 28, 2019 11139 Views 0 comment Print

Import Policy of polymethyl methacrylate under Exim code 39169032 of ITC (HS) 2017 — Schedule — 1 (Import Policy) is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’ with effect from 1st September, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce UdyogBhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 13/2015-2020-DGFT Dated the 28th August, 2019 Subject: Amendment of […]

Amendment in Para 6.34(14) of Chapter 6 of HBP 2015-20

August 26, 2019 1992 Views 0 comment Print

Consequential amendment is made in the powers of Development Commissioner to act as a registering Authority in view of EPCES being recognised as a registering authority for EOUs vide Public Notice no. 44/2015-20 dated 05.11.2018. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NEW DELHI PUBLIC NOTICE No. 27/2015-2020-DGFT DATED THE 26 […]

Preliminary Safeguard Investigation findings on import of Refined Bleached Deodorised Palmolein / Palm Oil from Malaysia

August 26, 2019 681 Views 0 comment Print

Preliminary findings of Bilateral Safeguard Investigation concerning imports of Refined Bleached Deodorised Palmolein and Refined Bleached Deodorised Palm Oil into India from Malaysia under India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Bilateral Safeguard Measures) Rules, 2017

Incomplete description & mis-classification in automobile parts & accessories

August 22, 2019 2235 Views 0 comment Print

It has been noticed that importers importing motor vehicle parts are misclassifying the automobile parts under wrong CTH and item description is not proper. It has been found from the description/technical name mentioned in the bill of entry that the actual item and its nature is not forthcoming.

TRQ quota for import of 30,000 MT of crude soya oil from Paraguay

August 19, 2019 681 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ quota for import of 30,000 MT of crude soya oil from Paraguay under India – Mercosur Trade Agreement is notified vide Public Notice No. 26/2015-2020 dated 19th August, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade PUBLIC NOTICE No. 26/2015-2020-DGFT NEW DELHI DATED  19th August, […]

DGFT Modifies Para 4.12(vi) of HBP and add Appendix 4P to HBPs

August 14, 2019 6546 Views 0 comment Print

Norms ratified by any Norms Committee (NC) in the O/o DGFT on or after 01.04.2015 in respect of any Advance authorization obtained under paragraph 4.07, shall-be valid for the entire period of the Foreign Trade Policy i.e. up to 31.3.2020 or for a period of three years from the date of ratification, whichever is later.

TMA scheme – An initiative to boost agriculture / food exports

August 10, 2019 3078 Views 0 comment Print

Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) scheme for specified agriculture products aims to provide assistance for the international component of freight and marketing of agricultural produce. #Eligible persons All Exporters, duly registered with relevant Export Promotion Councils as per Foreign Trade Policy, of eligible agriculture products. #Eligible products/countries TMA assistance will be provided on export of […]

Initiation of Sunset review investigation | Imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol

August 9, 2019 783 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. SSR 05/2019- Sub: – Initiation of Sunset review investigation concerning imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol originating in or exported from Singapore.

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