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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


Prohibition on direct or indirect import & export from/to Korea- Reg.

May 16, 2019 1572 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to the enclosed DGFT Notification No. 52/2015-20 dated 07.03.2018 wherein Para 2.17 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, on imports and exports to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), which was notified to implement UNSC Resolution No. 2397(2017) dated 22.12.2017 passed under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations on DPRK.

Claim of MEIS benefits for exports made to countries in OFAC List

May 16, 2019 4029 Views 0 comment Print

Vide Public Notice 8/2015-20 dated 14.05.2019 a revised procedure for making online MEIS applications/claims has been notified for situations where exports have been made to countries listed in the OFAC list such as Iran or export realizations have been received through the Vostro mechanism.

Adjudication Orders passed in many cases are stereotyped & vague: DGFT

May 15, 2019 1086 Views 0 comment Print

While dealing with the Reviews, it has been observed that, in many cases, quality of Adjudication Orders (0-in-Os), specially passed by the junior officers is not up to the Many a times 0-in-Os are stereotyped and vague.

Exporters need not submit hard copy of AA/EPCG application to DGFT RA

May 15, 2019 3039 Views 0 comment Print

With effect from 20thMay 2019, all exporters filing online AA & EPCG applications will, In addition, need to upload supporting documents also as prescribed in ANF/FTP/HBP. With the use of this facility, exporters will not be required to submit hard copy of the AA/EPCG application and its related documents to the DGFT RA.

Three months time window for applying for MEIS for Shipping bills

May 15, 2019 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 14/2015-2020 Dated: 15th May, 2019 To, Members of Trade and industry All Regional Authorities (RAs) of DGFT EPCs/FIE0 Subject: Three months time window for applying for MEIS for Shipping bills with HS […]

Introduction of online complaints module for AEO & DPD clients- reg

May 15, 2019 2127 Views 1 comment Print

As a trade facilitation measure Mumbai Customs Zone-II has introduced a facility wherein AEO & DPD clients can file complaint online on DPD JNCH website(dpdjnch.com). The complaint can be filed in matters related to DPD only.

How to claim MEIS benefits for exports in which e-BRC is not generated

May 14, 2019 6213 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for claiming MEIS benefits for exports realized under Para 2.52 (b) of the FTP and for exports in which e-BRC is not generated by banks has been notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 8/2015-20-DGFT Dated the 14th may, 2019 Subject: Amendment in […]

Last date to apply for Imports of Maize (feed grade) under TRQ Scheme extended till 31.05.2019

May 14, 2019 558 Views 0 comment Print

As it has been observed that applications could not be filed by the STEs till 30.4.2019 and since the STEs have requested to extend the time limit to submit the applications; the last date for filing applications for import of feed-grade Maize (corn) under the TRQ scheme at 15% Customs duty meant only for poultry firms on actual user basis, by the STEs is hereby extended till 31st May 2019.

Examination and Assessment of RMS facilitated Bill of Entry – reg

May 14, 2019 6213 Views 0 comment Print

It is noticed that the Assessing Officers of Groups are, sometimes, giving examination order to verify compliance of RE-44/2000, which may entail opening of the packages and examination. Thus, the very purpose of facilitation for examination by RMS, gets defeated in case of such consignments. It is, therefore, instructed that the Assessing Officers should strictly refrain from giving such examination order which results into opening and examination of the import consignments.

DGFT discontinues submission of physical copy of RCMCs WEF 1.7.2019

May 13, 2019 1485 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT had already issued instructions vide Trade Notice No 37/dated 02.11.2018 requesting all EPCS to upload the old valid and new RCMCS of all the exporters registered with them. As on 31 April, 2019, 32,060 valid RCMCs are available on DGFT’s data base. A statement of EPC-wise number of valid RCMCs is attached.

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