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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


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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 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


Export of Red Sanders wood in log form and roots- Reg.

February 18, 2019 1836 Views 0 comment Print

Export Policy of Red Sanders wood exclusively sourced from cultivation origin obtained from private land (including Pattaland) has been notified to allow exports Red Sanders wood in log form, roots and value added products to facilitate exports.

Import of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide – NOC condition removed

February 15, 2019 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Till now, import of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide (Niacinamide/ niacin) was ‘Free’ subject to No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior, before import of the item. For import of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide (Niacinamide/ niacin, this Policy Condition is being removed with immediate effect.

Upload all Adjudication/Appellate Orders on website of respective Zones: DGFT to RA’s:

February 15, 2019 1053 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Authorities have instructed all RA’s to upload all the Adjudication/Appellate Orders passed by them on the website of the respective Zones. Instances have come to the notice of DGFT where such Orders are not being regularly uploaded by the concerned Zonal offices. A need has been felt to have a system to have all such […]

DGFT Withdraws Trade Circular No. 47T of 2017 dt. 17th Nov 2017

February 14, 2019 1059 Views 0 comment Print

You may recall that the Trade Circular No. 47T of 2017 dated 17th November 2017 was issued to clarify the inter-State purchases against the declaration under the Central Sales Tax Act. The said Trade Circular stands withdrawn .

Discontinuation of physical copy of Advance /EPCG Authorisations

February 14, 2019 4137 Views 0 comment Print

In order to improve ease of doing business and improving online transactions, it has been decided to discontinue issue of physical copy of Advance/EPCG Authorisations issued on or after 01.03.2019 by Regional Authorities, in respect of EDI ports

DGFT allows import of Groundnut in Shell /Kernels

February 14, 2019 732 Views 0 comment Print

If item of export is HPS Groundnut Kernels (roasted and blanched), the import item at S.No. 3(a), i.e, Groundnut in Shell may be allowed as 1.25 Kg/Kg content in the export product or the import item at S.No.3(b), i.e., Upgraded Groundnut Kernels may be allowed as 1.10 Kg/Kg content in the export product.

Online Module for Filing & Tracking Quality Complaints/Trade Disputes relating to International Trade

February 11, 2019 1392 Views 0 comment Print

a) Complaints received from foreign buyers in respect of poor quality of the products supplied by exporters from India; b) Complaints of importers against foreign suppliers in respect of quality of the products supplied;

Self write offs of unrealized export bills

February 6, 2019 65601 Views 8 comments Print

An exporter who has not been able to realize the outstanding export dues despite best efforts, may either self-write-off or approach the AD, who had handled the relevant shipping documents, with appropriate supporting documentary evidence. The limits prescribed for write-offs of unrealized export bills are as under: Self-write-off by an exporter (Other than Status Holder […]

Revised E-com module to apply MEIS for courier/postal shipments become operational

February 6, 2019 1278 Views 0 comment Print

This Directorate has notified the form ANF 3D, vide Public Notice 01/2015­-20 dated 01.04.2015 as the application Form for Export of goods through courier or foreign post office using e-Commerce under Merchandise Exports for India Scheme (MEIS). This has been amended vide Public Notice No. 72/2015-20 Dated 05.02.2019.

IGST Export Refunds-resolution of errors-reg

February 5, 2019 1893 Views 0 comment Print

The processing of IGST refund claims on exports is fully automated. Majority of refunds claims are getting processed and sanctioned within five days of filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns.

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