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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


Amendment in import policy of seeds of Peas

June 25, 2019 2922 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy of seeds of Peas is amended from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ subject to phytosanitary import conditions as per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Imports into India), Order 2003. Policy condition 4 to Chapter 12 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule — I (Import Policy) is hereby deleted.

DGFT extends period for installation / operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner in designated ports

June 25, 2019 495 Views 0 comment Print

The period for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner in the designated ports is extended up to 30.09.2019. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 13/2015-2020-DGFT NEW DELHI: Dated the 25 June, 2019 Subject: Amendment in Para 2.54 of […]

Exports from/of SEZ/EOU/FTWZ made eligible for TMA

June 25, 2019 2796 Views 0 comment Print

Requirement of EP copy of shipping bill and landing certificate for availing (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Product ‘s dispensed with. Exports from/of SEZ/EOU/FTWZ are also made eligible for TMA GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLIC NOTICE No. 12/2015-2020-DGFT NEW DELHI, DATED THE 25th June, 2019 Subject: Procedure for availing Transport […]

Response to representations against Allocation of Quota for Pulses/Peas

June 21, 2019 585 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT vide Minutes of the meeting dated 12.06.2019 has allocated quota for pulses and peas. However, many applicants whose applications were rejected have represented against the same. The total number of representation received is more than 200.

Take utmost care while declaring country of origin and destination

June 20, 2019 651 Views 0 comment Print

Importers, exporters and customs brokers need to take utmost care while declaring the country of origin and country of destination so that no such incidents recur in future.

Discrepancy in HSN Code Classification of Stone & Marble Handicrafts- reg

June 19, 2019 2325 Views 0 comment Print

While referring to the discrepancy in the classification of Stone & Marble Handicrafts under CTH 6802 or 6815, it has been concluded that the said items are rightly classifiable under heading 6802 subject to compliance to other conditions given in the explanatory notes to this heading.

Imports of Maize (feed grade) under TRQ Scheme for 2019-20

June 14, 2019 1422 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided that the quota of 1 Lakh MT may be distributed amongst the MMTC and NAFED equally. Therefore, MMTC and NAFED are allocated 50.000 MT each of Maize (feed grade) under the TRQ Scheme for 2019-20. subject to the conditions mentioned in Trade Notice no.02 dated 03.04.2019 and these imports should only take place with ‘actual user condition’ so that the poultry farms are only allowed to import with the concessional duty and others don’t derive benefit out of this measure.

DGFT waives off requirement of destruction certificate from excise/custom authorities

June 14, 2019 8313 Views 0 comment Print

This Public Notice waives off the requirement of destruction certificate from excise/custom authorities for the unutilized duty free unregistered sources with pre-import condition. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 11/2015-2020-DGFT NEW DELHI : Dated the 14th June, 2019 Subject: Waiving off the requirement […]

DGFT notifies ANF 4R – Application form for claiming rebate under RoSCTI

June 13, 2019 7407 Views 0 comment Print

The criteria for claiming RoSCTL under the scrip mechanism has been changed, under which applications arc now required to be filed within 1 year of the Let Export date as mentioned in the Shipping bills. Further, ANF 4R , the application form for claiming rebate under RoSCTI. is also notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce […]

SEIS under FTP

June 13, 2019 21135 Views 3 comments Print

The benefit under the SEIS is admissible on Mode 1 and Mode 2 services. Major services covered would include Legal, Accounting, Architectural, Engineering, Educational, Hospital services, Hotels and restaurants and other business services.

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