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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 enable online filing of Application to avail TMA assistance

August 8, 2019 2475 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters can now file applications online to avail assistance under the ‘Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products’ Scheme on E-COM module.

Mechanism to apply for additional claims under MEIS

August 5, 2019 2406 Views 1 comment Print

It may be noted that the Directorate has notified higher rates for certain HS Codes during the Mid Term Review of the Policy, for export made from 01.11.2017. This was done vide Public Notice 42 dated 24.11.2017, Public Notice 44 dated 05.12.2017, Public Notice 02 dated 01.05.2018 and Public Notice 28 dated 08.08.2018.

DGFT revises SION of Double Decorative/Single side Laminates with or without Barrier Paper

August 5, 2019 945 Views 0 comment Print

Revision of SION H-68, H-301 & H-302 of Export Products- Double Decorative/Single side Laminates with or without Barrier Paper — M/s Marino Industries Ltd., M/s Merino Panel Product Ltd. & M/s Greenlam Industries Ltd., Kolkata

Provision for claiming additional benefits under MEIS

August 5, 2019 2229 Views 0 comment Print

provision enabling issue of additional benefits under MEIS for HS Codes, for which enhanced rates under MEIS were notified with a retrospective effect, has been incorporated in the Handbook of Procedure, 2015-20.

DGFT grants Power to condone delay in payment of fee for excess utilisation of duty saved to RA

July 31, 2019 3810 Views 0 comment Print

RA concerned may also accept the additional fee to cover the excess imports effected, in terms of duty saved amount, if the same is furnished beyond one month but within two years of the excess import taking place, subject to payment of composition fee of Rs. 5000/- per authorisation. Government of India Ministry of Commerce […]

Reg. Import policy of ‘Ethyl Alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength’

July 29, 2019 4146 Views 1 comment Print

Import policy of ‘Ethyl Alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength has been changed from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade 29th July, 2019 Trade Notice No. 27/2019-2020 To, Members of Trade Attention is invited to Notification No. 6/2015-2020 dated 24.05.2019 […]

Reg. Export of Red Sanders wood by DRI

July 29, 2019 1209 Views 0 comment Print

Time upto 31.12.2019 has been allowed to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to finalize the modalities and complete the entire process of export of balance quantity of Red Sanders wood allocated to each entity by the DGFT against the quota permitted by CITES.

MEIS: Eligibility on Export From SEZ/EOU Unit on behalf of DTA Unit

July 28, 2019 8436 Views 2 comments Print

DGFT clarified that the export which are made/have been made directly from SEZ/EOU unit to Foreign Consumer on whose behalf of DTA unit wherein export documents are prepared and field at the customs office of the concerned SEZ/EOU unit, mentioning the name of SEZ/EOU unit along with the name of DTA unit on whose behalf export are made, would be eligible for MEIS.

High Court Order in respect of item at EXIM Code 1005 Maize (Corn)

July 26, 2019 2208 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to Notification No. 93 (RE-2013) dated 29.09.2014 which, inter – alia, revised the import policy for EXIM code 1005 – Maize (Corn) (1005 90 00 -Other), removing the item from the State Trading Enterprises” list to Free.

Corrigendum to Trade Notice No. 06/2019-20 dated 16th April, 2019

July 24, 2019 990 Views 0 comment Print

In the matter, it has been brought to the notice of this Directorate that a typographical error has occurred in the aforementioned Trade Notice as there has been an interchange in HSN Codes of Urad and Moong. Since, consequent to the Notice inviting applications, import authorizations have been issued for Urad, Moong and Tur dal based on the HSN Codes appearing in the aforementioned Trade Notice

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