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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


Advance Authorization applicant can get their authorizations based on ratified norms

December 27, 2018 2328 Views 1 comment Print

All applicants of Advance Authorization are eligible to apply and get their authorizations based on ratified norms (available on DGFT website in form of minutes) on repeat basis.

DGFT: Preparation of Minutes of Norms Committees (NCs)

December 27, 2018 1929 Views 0 comment Print

The ad-hoc norms fixation procedure by Norms Committee (NC) in 0/o DGFT has been reviewed in the meeting held under the chairmanship of DGFT on 30.11.2018 and the following has been decided for compliance:

Option to apply for Goods Registration online on ICEGATE -reg

December 24, 2018 1563 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NHAVA SHEVA-I) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, URAN, RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA — 400 707 FAX: 022-27243245 e-mail: edi(&jawaharcustoms.govin F. No. EDI/Misc-82/2015 JNCH Date: 24.12.2018 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 169/2018  Subject: – Option to apply for Goods Registration online on ICEGATE -reg. Attention of the importers, exporters, port terminal operators, shipping […]

Prohibition on import of milk & milk products from China extended till 23.04.2019

December 24, 2018 483 Views 0 comment Print

Prohibition on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionary/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is extended for a further period of four months, i.e., till 23.04.2019 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

AEO Programme Digitization – Ease of doing business

December 21, 2018 1221 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-III),  MUMBAI CUSTOMS ZONE-II, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TAL: URAN, DIST: RAIGAD, PIN – 400 707. F.No. S/22-Misc-780/2017-18/AEO Cell JNCH Date: 21.12.2018 PUBLIC NOTICE NO.  161/2018 Subject: – AEO programme digitization – Ease of doing business – Development of web-based application for AEO-T1; Modification in Circular 33/2016 […]

DGFT permit PUF panels/doors, furniture & fixtures under EPCG Scheme

December 18, 2018 2337 Views 0 comment Print

Imports of PUF panels/doors for chilled Rooms/cold storages and furniture and fixtures etc. for hospitals are allowed under the EPCG. Public Notice No. 61/2015-20

MEIS benefit on Sal / Kokam Oil & Mango Butter (cultivated) notified

December 17, 2018 975 Views 0 comment Print

Sal Oil, Kokam Oil and Mango Butter (cultivated) have been made eligible for MEIS benefits at the rate of 5% for exports made with effect from the date of publication of this Public Notice.

Provisions related to display of BIS Standard Mark on stickers

December 13, 2018 8316 Views 1 comment Print

Clearance of goods covered by the RCR Order should not be disallowed merely because stickers have been affixed to the goods to display BIS Standard Mark.

Procedure for re-export/return of imported SCOMET item(s)

December 12, 2018 3027 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.79 E has been inserted in the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015- 2020 to lay down the procedure for re-export/return of imported SCOMET item(s) due to reasons of obsolescence of technology of imported item(s); cancellation of order by the Indian buyer/end user; dead on arrival, etc.

Reg. Temporary Import / export of exhibits, including construction & decorative materials

December 12, 2018 1194 Views 0 comment Print

Import / export of exhibits, including the construction and decorative materials, except items in the ‘Prohibited’ or SCOMET List, required for the temporary stands of foreign / Indian exhibitors at exhibitions, fair or similar show or display for a period of six months on re-export / re-import basis, shall be allowed without an Authorisation on submission of a bond / security to Customs or ATA Carnet.

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