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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


10000 MT sugar allocated for export of sugar to EU under CXL quota

July 24, 2019 1539 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of 10000 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to EU under CXL Quota from 1.10.2019 to 30.09.2020 has been notified vide Public Notice No. 21/2015-2020 dated 24th July, 2019.

DGFT lay down procedure for issue of GAICT of SCOMET Items/Software/Technology

July 24, 2019 2406 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.79F has been inserted in the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 to lay down the procedure for issue of Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfer (GAICT) of SCOMET Items/Software/Technology.

DGFT allocates additional 1239 MTRV for sugar export to USA under TRQ

July 17, 2019 402 Views 0 comment Print

Additional quantity of 1239 MTs (One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Nine Metric Ton Raw Value) of raw cane sugar to be exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2019 has been notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan Public Notice No. 19/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, the 17 July, 2019 Subject:- […]

Merger of Council for Trade Development and Promotion into BoT

July 17, 2019 1023 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to merge the Council for Trade Development and Promotion (CTDP) with the Board of Trade (BOT) and the new forum will remain as Board of Trade (BOT) Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 11/2015-20-DGFT New Delhi, the 17 July, 2019 […]

Govt appoints Sri Sudipta Bhattacharya, Director, as Statistics Officer

July 16, 2019 987 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India now appoints Sri Sudipta Bhattacharya, Director, as Statistics Officer, under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.

DGFT to take Action for recovery of penalty, pending Appeals/Reviews

July 12, 2019 2376 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, all the Adjudicating Authorities in RAs and SEZs are advised to review such cases where adjudication orderswere passed by them and penalty has been imposed. Recovery of penalties should be immediately initiated by the Adjudicating Authorities where no stay has been granted by the Appellate Authority/Reviewing Authority or any court of law.

Exemption from charges for late filing of Bill of Entry – reg

July 11, 2019 5469 Views 0 comment Print

As the e-Sanchit Portal for uploading supporting documents was very slow in generating the Image Reference Number (IRN) and sometimes the number was not generated on 09.07.20 19 and 10.07.20 19, the trade faced difficulty in filing the Bills of Entry within the time period stipulated under Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962 and Regulation 4(1) of the Bill of Entry (Forms) Regulations, 2018.

Import of 4 lakh MT of feed grade Maize (dent corn) under TRQ allowed

July 9, 2019 732 Views 0 comment Print

Keeping in view the urgency, the Government has decided to allocate another 4 lakh MT of feed grade Maize (dent corn) to be imported under TRQ with the following relaxations / conditions:

DGFT Invites applications for allotment of additional import quota of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan)/Toor Dal

July 5, 2019 1329 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Invites applications for allotment of additional import quota of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan)/Toor Dal for 2 lakh MT for the fiscal year 2019—2020 vide Trade Notice No. 24/2019-20 dated 05th July, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade 05th July, 2019 TRADE NOTICE NO. […]

Additional quota of Toor allowed for import for fiscal year 2019-20

July 5, 2019 633 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade 05th July, 2019 TRADE NOTICE NO. 23/2019-2020 To RA’s of DGFT Customs Commissionerates Members of Trade Joint Secretary (Customs), CBF,C, Department of Revenue Subject: Additional quota of Toor allowed for import for the fiscal year 2019-20. Department of Commerce, Ministry […]

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