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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


Amendments in ANF 3D format for E commerce exports

February 5, 2019 822 Views 0 comment Print

The format for claiming MEIS benefits under para 3.05 of the FTP 2015-20, ANF 3D has been changed, for all applications under the ANF 3D for exports made since 01.04.2015.

Procedure for clearance of Export LCL Cargo categorized as Hazardous Goods

February 1, 2019 1431 Views 0 comment Print

A doubt has been raised that whether the said procedure is applicable to LCL cargo or not. The issue has been examined. It is clarified that the procedure outlined in Public Notice No. 46/2017, dated 31.03.2017 is applicable to containerized cargo as well as LCL cargo.

Imports of PUF panels/doors for chilled rooms/cold storages under EPCG Scheme

January 31, 2019 2052 Views 0 comment Print

Imports of PUF panels/doors for chilled rooms/cold storages for storage of fresh fruits and vegetables are allowed under the EPCG Scheme.

Export Policy for Export of bio fuels from EOU/ SEZ / DTA Reg.

January 31, 2019 696 Views 0 comment Print

Trade and industry are informed that export of bio fuels for non-fuel purposes from EOU/SEZ will be regulated as under:- (i) The export would be in accordance of the para 6.01 of FTP for EOU and / or Rule 26 of SEZ Rules, 2006 (for SEZ units);

Relief in average export obligation in terms of Para 5.19 of HBPs

January 31, 2019 4278 Views 2 comments Print

The Regional Authorities, while considering requests of discharge of Export Obligation, will ensure that in case of shortfall in Export Obligation fulfillment, the Policy Circulars earlier issued in terms of Para 5.11.2 of HI3P 2009-14 and Para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedure of FTP 2015-20 are also considered before issuance of the demand notice etc. This stipulation should also form part of the Check- Sheet for the purpose of EODC.

Fill column no. 45 of ANF 2D to seek FTP/HBP provisions relaxation

January 30, 2019 1626 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided that henceforth all applicants seeking relaxation of FTP/HBP provisions must fill up column no. 45 of ANF 2D, while making online application, clearly bringing out the relaxation being sought mentioning the relevant para of FTP/HBP also.

Amendments in HBPs related to Facility of Clubbing of Authorisations

January 30, 2019 1173 Views 0 comment Print

Para 4.38 Facility of Clubbing of Authorisations: (i) No clubbing of Authorisations issued on or before 31st March, 2009 shall be allowed. (ii) Request for clubbing shall be made in ANF – 4C to the concerned RA who has issued the Authorisations.

Amendment in policy condition of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide

January 15, 2019 759 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.

FTP: Govt incorporates a list of 207 items as Technical Textiles

January 15, 2019 1380 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government, hereby incorporates a list of 207 items as Technical Textiles vide Appendix – V of ITC (HS) 2017,Schedule-I (Import Policy).

6 month extension in Export Obligation Period to advance authorizations involving import of Raw cashew

January 14, 2019 2364 Views 0 comment Print

Additional extension of six months in the Export Obligation Period (EOP) (beyond permissible extension period in Pam 4.42 of the HBP) to advance authorizations issued upto 30.06.2016 involving import of Raw cashew (SION E 8) –relaxation of Policy/ Procedure.

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