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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 3231 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 3243 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 1314 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 954 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 1173 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 366 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 1614 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 3909 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 585 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 189 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 735 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 657 Views 0 comment Print


Discontinuation of physical copy of Advanced/EPCG Authorisation – Procurement from SEZs

March 11, 2019 3360 Views 0 comment Print

In case of procurement from SEZs, TRA facility shall be operated by RAs of DGFT as outlined below. The request for TRAs from EDI ports to SEZs shall be made to the concerned RA.

Rates of rebate under RoSCTL

March 8, 2019 23769 Views 0 comment Print

The rates of RoSCTL Scheme are hereby notified as Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this notification. The rates under this scheme will come into effect from 07.03.2019 i.e. the date of the Notification of scheme guidelines published vide notification No.14/26/2016- IT (Vol.II) dated 07.03.2019 and shall remain in force up to 31.03.2020.

Flat-rolled products of stainless steel cannot be imported under Advance Authorizations

March 6, 2019 1131 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Flat-rolled products of stainless steel covered under ITC (HS) Codes: 7219 or 7220 under Advance Authorisation stands deleted from Appendix 4J.

DGFT & CBIC: The ugly face of corrupt practices- 6th Story

March 4, 2019 2061 Views 0 comment Print

There is no educational institution, which taught you to cheat therefore I fail to understand that where did the Indian bureaucracy learn to cheat the citizens. Further, the way systemic corruption pervades the complete system is mind boggling. To me, this is most despicable & disgusting feature of the Indian bureaucracy & every Indian must […]

Entity Registration & Approval under new Sea Manifest Regulations – reg

March 1, 2019 1878 Views 0 comment Print

No. EDI/ Misc.-51/2014/JNCH Date: 01.03.2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 23/2019-DGFT Sub: Entity Registration and Approval under new Sea Manifest Regulations – reg. The new Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018 notified vide Board’s Notification 38/2018 – Cus (N.T.), dated 11.05.2018 will come into force shortly. 2. As a first step, the various stakeholders, from […]

Amendment in MEIS schedule, Appendix 3B, Table 2 WEF 01.01.2017

February 26, 2019 4371 Views 0 comment Print

Certain corrections have been done in the Appendix 3B, Table 2 to align/harmonize it with the ITC HS 2017 which was notified vide Public notice 61 dated 07.03.2017.

PSIC not required at Mundra Port for import of metallic Scrap

February 25, 2019 2712 Views 0 comment Print

Mundra Port is included as seventh sea port where PSIC is not required in case of metallic scrap imported from safe countries/regions. With this, total number of sea ports for import of metallic Scrap under para 2.54 is increased from 14 to 15. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog […]

How to dispose unclaimed/uncleared cargo lying with custodians

February 25, 2019 2373 Views 0 comment Print

Following procedure with regard to expeditious disposal of un-claimed/un-cleared cargo lying with custodians, whether in the private or public sector, under section 48 of the Customs Act, 1962, is prescribed:

Eligibility of Exports made from SEZ/EOU units on behalf of DTA units Reg.

February 22, 2019 4377 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified that the exports which are made/have been made directly from a EOU/ SEZ unit to Foreign consumer in which export documents are prepared and filed at the customs office of concerned SEZ/EOU Unit, mentioning the name of the EOU/SEZ unit along with the name of the DTA unit on whose behalf the exports is made, would be eligible for MEIS benefits subject to condition that only one of the said units e. either EOU/SEZ unit or the DTA unit can claim the benefits under MEIS.

Export license for Export of red sanders in log form and roots- Reg.

February 18, 2019 7866 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure to obtain export license from DGFT for export of Red Sanders wood in log form, roots and value added products exclusively sourced from cultivation origin obtained from private land (including Pattaland) under Chapter 44 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 2018 has been prescribed.

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