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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


Maximum entries in single online ANF 3D application increased

May 7, 2019 822 Views 0 comment Print

The number of entries of shipping bills/ Airway bills which can be filed in a single online ANF 3D application has been increased from 50 to 250 for claiming MEIS benefit.

DGFT notifies CA/CWA/CS Certificate for claiming SEIS benefits

May 7, 2019 5955 Views 1 comment Print

Documentary Evidence in the form of a CA/CWA/CS Certificate, which certifies that payments in INR for services rendered as under Appendix 3E have been scrutinized and these payments in INR are approved under RBI guidelines as deemed to be  received in foreign exchange and deemed to be earned in foreign exchange – is required to be submitted by applicants which claims benefits for INR payments.

Govt notifies Revised conditions for import of Electronics & IT Goods

May 7, 2019 9369 Views 0 comment Print

Import Policy and Policy condition for import of Electronics and IT Goods is laid down by amending Note No 2(c) under the General Notes Regarding Import Policy and inserts Policy Condition No 2 under Chapter 84 and as Policy Condition No. 5 under Chapter 85 of ITC (HS) 2017. Government of India Ministry of Commerce […]

Govt permits Supply of essential commodities to Maldives during 2019-20

May 7, 2019 684 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Potatoes, Onions, Rice, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Dal and Eggs has been permitted to the Republic of Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives during the period 2019-20 w.e.f. April, 2019 as per the quantities indicated in the Table at Para I above. The export of above items to Republic of Maldives will be exempted from any existing or future restriction / prohibition on export.

Processing of applications received for import of Peas and Pulses

May 7, 2019 708 Views 0 comment Print

Processing of applications received in response to Trade Notice No.06/2019-20 dated 16th April, 2019 for import of Peas and Pulses for the fiscal year 2019-20. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade TRADE NOTICE NO. 09/2019-2020 New Delhi, Dated the 7th May, 2019 To 1. RAs […]

DGFT launches Upgraded Online Filing for Tracking Quality Complaints

April 26, 2019 1383 Views 0 comment Print

Upgraded Module for Online Filing & Tracking Quality Complaints/Trade Disputes relating to International Trade — both for Indian and foreign entities.

DGFT: Filing/tracking of quality complaints/trade disputes made online

April 26, 2019 2406 Views 0 comment Print

Mechanism for resolving the complaints- CQCTD in the Regional Authorities of the DGFT/SEZs or the Indian Missions would take up the matter with the concerned entity or authorities in their jurisdiction for resolving the complaint and would update status online on a regular basis. The facility of tracking and viewing status of the complaints/disputes by the complainant has also been provided.

DGFT amends Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018

April 24, 2019 2067 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan Notification No. 03 /2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, dated: 24th April, 2019 Subject: Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 S.O. 1636(E) In exercise of the powers conferred […]

Export of specified Chemicals allowed to State Parties to CWC

April 24, 2019 888 Views 0 comment Print

The existing export policy of chemicals namely, Chloropicrin: Trichloronitro Methane and Methyldiethanolamine listed under Appendix 3 (SCOMET List) has been amended to allow export of these chemicals to State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) without an export authorisation, on post reporting basis.

India allows import of 175000 MT pulses from Mozambique in FY 2019-20

April 23, 2019 801 Views 0 comment Print

1,75,000 MT of pulses to be imported from Mozambique, during the fiscal year 2019-20 is allowed for import, subject to the following conditions: a. Import will be allowed only through the following 5 ports: (i) Mumbai, (ii) Tuticorin, (iii) Chennai, (iv) Kolkata and (v) Hazira

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