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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


Imports of Maize (feed grade) under TRQ Scheme for 2018-19

April 3, 2019 2118 Views 0 comment Print

(a) Import of 1 lakh MT of feed-grade Maize (corn) under TRQ is allowed.(b) Applications invited from STEs for import of feed-grade Maize (corn) under the TRQ scheme @ 15% Customs duty and meant only for Actual Users. Import for trading purpose is not allowed.

4 notifications Restricting import of Peas and Pulses

April 1, 2019 2793 Views 0 comment Print

Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued the Notifications (i) S.O. No.1478 (E) dated 29th March, 2019, (ii) S.O. No.1479 (E) dated 29th March, 2019, (iii) S.O. No.1480 (E) dated 29th March, 2019 and S.O. No.1481 (E) dated 29th March, 2019, restricting import of Peas and Pulses.

Online filing of MEIS applications in respect of SEZ shipping bills

March 29, 2019 2007 Views 0 comment Print

Online filing, processing and system based approval of MEIS applications in respect of SEZ shipping bills- The Directorate has been on regular basis taking measures to simplify the implementation of the FTP Schemes by establishing processes which are smooth, free from manual interface and are quick and efficient.

Procedure to apply for Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes

March 29, 2019 10044 Views 2 comments Print

Addition of provisions under the Handbook of Procedures for implementation of the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies, as notified by the Ministry of Textiles for issuance of scrip for RoSCTL under a MEIS type mechanism

Procedure / ANF to avail Transport & Marketing Assistance for Specified Agriculture Productions

March 29, 2019 12411 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure and Aayat Niryat Form to avail Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products e notified .

Applicability of para 5.10(c) of HBP 2015-20 on third party exports

March 29, 2019 7083 Views 0 comment Print

This Directorate has received references from the trade and RAs seeking clarification regarding the applicability of para 5.10(c) of HBP 2015-20 on third party exports. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Revenue.

Addition of provision related to Scheme for RoSCTL notified by Textile Ministry

March 29, 2019 1440 Views 0 comment Print

A new sub para has been inserted in the Foreign Trade Policy to give effect to the Ministry of Textiles Notification No. 14/26/2016-IT ( Vol II) dated 07.03.2019 regarding the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies

Transport & Marketing Assistance for Specified Agriculture Products

March 29, 2019 9618 Views 0 comment Print

A new chapter 7(A) is added in Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 and the scheme titled ‘Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products’ as notified vide DoC’s Notification No. 17/2018-EP (Agri.IV) dated 27.2.2019 is incorporated therein. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION No. 58/2015-2020-DGFT NEW DELHI, DATED THE […]

Service Export from India Scheme: Revised FTP 2015-20

March 25, 2019 18984 Views 1 comment Print

Service Export from India scheme 1. Introduction: The Government has introduced the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) w.e.f. 01.04.2015 under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-20 replacing the earlier scheme ‘Served from India Scheme’ under the FTP, 2009-15. Under SEIS, the service providers of notified services are incentivized in the form of Duty Credit […]

DGFT amends Conditions of application for import of Pet coke

March 23, 2019 1773 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for allocation of quota for import of (i) Calcined Pet Coke for use as Calcined Pet coke (CPC) in Aluminum Industry and (ii) Raw Pet Coke for CPC manufacturing industry is notified.

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