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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


Latest News


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


Intimation to Regional Authorities about Block-wise fulfilment of EO under EPCG Scheme

August 29, 2018 807 Views 0 comment Print

The Para 5.14(b) of Hand book of Procedures 2015-20 amended to facilitate intimation to Regional Authorities without digital signature vide Public Notice No. 32/2015-20, Dated the 29th August, 2018

Withdrawal of Notification No 15 dated 02.07.2018 restricting import of Peas

August 29, 2018 579 Views 0 comment Print

S.O. (E): In pursuance of the Order dated 28th June, 2018 of the Honble High Court of Judicature at Madras in W.P. Nos 15921 to 15924 of 2018 and W.M.P Nos. 18916, 18917, 18919, 18920, 18922, 18923, 18925 and 18926 of 2018 and in compliance with the directions dated 24th of August, 2018 in WP No.21083 & 21084 of 2018 filed by M/s AMRR Maharaja Dhall Mill the Notification No 15 dated 02.07.2018 extending the restriction on import of Peas classified under Exim Code 0713 10 00 (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas) till 30.09.2018, is withdrawn.

Regarding shifting of Capital Goods imported under EPCG Scheme

August 29, 2018 6171 Views 0 comment Print

EPCG authorisation holders are permitted to shift the capital goods imported during the entire export obligation period to their other units mentioned in the IEC and RCMC subject to conditions specified vide Public Notice No. 31/2015-20, Dated 29th August, 2018

New E-Com module for SEIS, ANF 3B to be available from 20.09.2018

August 29, 2018 2202 Views 0 comment Print

There is some delay due to testing of the module as this is a new module. The testing is in progress. Therefore, the exporters/ members of trade are requested to apply in the online module for SEIS only after 20.09.2018. Trade Notice No. 28/2018-19, Dated: 29th August, 2018

DGFT restores Import policy of Petroleum bitumen to free

August 28, 2018 5799 Views 0 comment Print

S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby notifies amendment to the Notification No.25/2015-2020 dated 17th August, 2018 vide which import policy of Petcoke under HS codes 2713 11 00, 2713 12 00, 2713 20 00 and 2713 90 00 were “Prohibited”.

Export Policy of bio-fuels revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’

August 28, 2018 1251 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby amends the export policy of biofuels under Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2018, Schedule – 2 (Export Policy). Export Policy of bio-fuels is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ as per the National Policy on Biofuels – 2018. Notification No. 29 /2015-2020 Dated 28 August, 2018 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry […]

Photograph in IEC has been dispensed with: DGFT

August 28, 2018 2355 Views 0 comment Print

However, it is noted that new IEC allottees who have printed their electronic copy of IECs without any photograph on the IECs are facing difficulties in obtaining Registration cum Manufacturers Certificate (RCMCs) from the Export Promotion Councils (EPCs). It has been brought to notice that EPCs are not entertaining the applications for RCMC without photographs on the IEC.

Norms for Spices under Advance Authorization- validity thereof

August 28, 2018 1011 Views 0 comment Print

It is, reiterated that cases falling under the category of Policy Circular 5 (2013)/2009-14 dated 14.08.2013 may be redeemed on the SARs furnished by Spices Board, Cochin as has been the practice in the past. RAs need not send such applications (where spices are inputs) to NC in the Hqrs for fixation of ad-hoc norms. […]

DGFT amends limit for exports on free of cost exports basis for export promotion for Status Holders

August 27, 2018 14502 Views 0 comment Print

The limit of Rs One Crore per year for exports on free of cost exports basis for export promotion for Status Holders is removed and is made 2% of average annual export realization during preceding three licensing years with immediate effect vide Notification No: 28/2015-2020 Dated: 27 August, 2018

Online Status of applications for Import /Non-SCOMET Export/ SCOMET Export Licenses

August 27, 2018 2925 Views 0 comment Print

It is being further informed that applicants may now view the status of their applications for Import /Non-SCOMET Export/ SCOMET Export Licenses on the DGFT’s website dgft.gov.in. To access this facility, applicant may visit the dgft’s website and therein. TRADE NOTICE No. 26/2018 dated 27th August, 2018

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