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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 183 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


New MEIS Module (for EDI shipments) to enable Automatic Approval of Claims

September 11, 2018 3804 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT would start the process of system driven approval of the MEIS claim Applications from 13.09.2018 in respect of exports made through EDI shipping bills. The procedure for exporters/ MEIS applicants and the RAs are being outlined below for information and awareness. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General […]

Assessment import Computer parts & Accessories declared old but unused

September 10, 2018 2904 Views 0 comment Print

In the recent past, investigation into import consignments of above goods has revealed the goods to be Old and Used in the guise of the declared/claimed Old & Unused.

Levy of duty short levied or not levied due to technical glitches in ICES System

September 6, 2018 693 Views 0 comment Print

In order to ensure that Whenever a Tariff Notification is issued or published by the Board, duty is correctly paid even and to ensure that appropriate action for recovery of short levy or non-levy of appropriate duty is taken (in cases where duty rate has been enhanced or exemption and duty benefits are withdrawn), following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) should to be followed by the officers posted in Audit Commissionerate

Appendices & Aayat Niryat Forms amended due to GST implementation

September 4, 2018 894 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments have been made in Apendices & Aayat Niryaat Forms (ANFs) pertaining to Chapter 7 of Handbook of Procedures 2015­2020 in light of implementation of GST and updation in FTP/ BP consequent upon Mid-Term Review on 5.12.2017 vide Public Notice No. 37/2015.2020 dated 4th September, 2018.

Appendices & Aayat Niryaat Forms amended- Chapter 6 of FTP/HBP 2015-20

September 4, 2018 2268 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments have been made in Appendices & Aayat Niryaat Forms (ANFs) pertaining to Chapter 6 of Handbook of Procedures 2015 2020 in light of implementation of GST and updation in FTP/HBP consequent upon Mid-Term Review on 5.12.2017 vide Public Notice No. 36/2015-2020-DGFT dated 4th September, 2018.

Allocation of quantity for export of preferential quota sugar to EU under CXL quota

September 4, 2018 1779 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to Ender CXL Quota from 1.10.2018 to 30.09.2019 has been notified vide Public Notice No. 35/2015-2020-DGFT dated 4th September, 2018.

Procedure for export of SCOMET items for display/exhibition/tenders/RFP/RFQ/NIT

September 4, 2018 1248 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.79 D has been included in the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015- 20 to lay down the procedure for export of SCOMET items for display/exhibition/tenders/RFP/ RFQ/NIT purposes vide Public Notice No. 34/2015-20 dated 4th September, 2018.

Procedure for export of SCOMET items for repair/replacement purposes

September 4, 2018 2736 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.79 C has been included in the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015- 20 to lay down the procedure for export of SCOMET items for repair/replacement purposes vide Public Notice No. 33/2015-20, Dated 4 September, 2018.

Import of Peas (Yellow, Green, Dun & Kaspa) Restricted till 30.09.2018

August 30, 2018 696 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 30.09.2018 vide Notification No. 32/2015-2020, Dated 30 August, 2018

Reg. DGFT as Authenticating Officer on behalf of President of India in all Notifications published in Gazette

August 30, 2018 690 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Notice 29/2015-2020, Dated 30th August, 2018 on Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) as the Authenticating Officer on behalf of the President of India in all Notifications published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-II, Section – 3, Sub-Section (ii).

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