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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 1164 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


Extension of time till 30.04.2018 for Export of Red Sanders wood

October 3, 2018 426 Views 0 comment Print

Time upto 30.04.2019 has been allowed to Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and the State Governments of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to finalize the modalities and complete the process of export of respective allocated quantities of Red Sanders wood.

DGFT revises Import policy of 34 items from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’

October 3, 2018 2358 Views 0 comment Print

The import policy of above mentioned 34 items has been revised from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ subject to No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Narcotics Commissioner. Gwalior, before import of the item

Procedure for “Manual correction in EDI Bills of Entry JNCH -Reg.

October 1, 2018 5736 Views 1 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, NHAVA SHEVA-III MUMBAI CUSTOMS ZONE-II JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TAL: – URAN, DIST: RAIGAD. PIN – 400 707. No. S/12-Gen/Misc-216/DPD-RMS/16-17/JNCH Dated 01.10.2018 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 134/2018 Subject: – Procedure to be followed for “Manual correction in EDI Bills of Entry JNCH -Reg. Attention of the Importers, Exporters, […]

DGFT allows import of Petcoke for graphite electrode industry

September 28, 2018 1092 Views 0 comment Print

In addition to the existing four industries namely cement, lime kiln, calcium carbide and gasification industries, the fifth one i.e. graphite electrode industry is added for whom Petcoke is freely importable. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 38/2015-2020 Dated the 28 September, 2018 Subject: […]

Govt restrict Import of Peas classifiable under Exim Code 07131000

September 28, 2018 591 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Peas classified under Exim Code 0713 10 00 (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas) is “Restricted” till 31.12.2018 vide Notification No,37/2015-2020 Dated 28th September, 2018. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce UdyogBhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 37/2015-2020 Dated the 28th September, 2018 Subject: – […]

MEIS benefit for certain items enhanced to 20%, from current 10%

September 27, 2018 1287 Views 0 comment Print

The MEIS benefit for certain items have been enhanced to 20%, from the current 10%, for exports made from the date of publication of this Public Notice to 12.01.2019 vide Public Notice 41/2015-2020 Dated 27th September, 2018

Value Limit on Export through Courier Service/ Post

September 27, 2018 4641 Views 0 comment Print

Exports through a registered courier service /Foreign Post Office is permitted as per Notification issued by DoR. However, exportability of such items shall be regulated in accordance with FTP/ Export Policy in ITC (HS), 2018. The value limit for exports through courier service shall be Rs 5,00,000 per consignment. Government of India Ministry of Commerce […]

Supreme International FZC ceases to be an approved Pre-shipment Inspection Agency

September 26, 2018 675 Views 0 comment Print

Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby removes the name of M/s Supreme International FZC from Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 earlier included in Appendix 2G vide Public Notice No. 02/2015-2020 dated 8th April, 2016.

Extension of IGST & Compensation Cess exemption under AA, EPCG & EOU scheme

September 26, 2018 1323 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 – Extension of Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation, EPCG and EOU scheme upto 31.03.2019.

DGFT allows export of remnant of chemicals by OPCE officials after testing

September 25, 2018 498 Views 0 comment Print

Note below Category 1A in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule – 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 has been included to allow export of remnant of chemicals falling under Category 1A by the officials of the OPCW after testing / analysis.

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