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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


Online IEC applications – Revised Guideline

August 8, 2018 8577 Views 0 comment Print

Following the integration of PAN web service of CBDT with DGFT’s web server and automatic system based verification of PAN details with PAN database of CBDT, requirement of Digital Signature for submitting IEC applications is being done away with and Para 2.08 and 2.14 on IEC have been accordingly revised.

List of services falling under Services Export Promotion Council jurisdiction

August 1, 2018 4272 Views 1 comment Print

DGFT hereby inserts the list of services falling under the jurisdiction of Services Export Promotion Council which is listed at sl no 22 in Appendix 2T of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015­20 in terms of Para 2.91 (b) of HBP 2015-20 with immediate effect

SOP for movement of Domestic Containers from ICD’s to JNPT Terminals

August 1, 2018 2745 Views 0 comment Print

Standard operating procedure is hereby prescribed in relation to movement of Domestic Containers by Rail/Road by CONCOR from its various ICD’s to JNPT port terminals and vice versa.

Apply in online module for SEIS only after 01.09.2018: DGFT

July 30, 2018 1542 Views 0 comment Print

Directorate has notified the form ANF 3B, vide Public Notice 15/ 2015-20 dated 28.06.2018. All the RAs and the members of trade are being informed that the E corn module for applying for SEIS based on the new ANF 3B would be available from 01.09.2018

Panipat notified as a Town of Export Excellence for Carpets, Other Textile Floor Coverings and Bed Linen

July 27, 2018 888 Views 0 comment Print

Panipat notified as a Town of Export Excellence for Carpets, Other Textile Floor Coverings and Bed Linen vide Public Notice No. 25/2015-20 dated: 27 July, 2018.

DGFT allows free Import of Urea with Actual User Condition

July 27, 2018 1644 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends Import Policy of Urea to allow free Import of Urea of industrial/non- agricultural/technical grade with Actual User Condition vide Notification No. 23/2015-2020 Dated: 27 July, 2018.

DGFT allows Chapter 3 duty credit scrips for debit for import of items

July 26, 2018 1362 Views 0 comment Print

(To be published in the gazette of India extraordinary part-1 section-1) Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 24/2015-2020 New Delhi, dated: 26th July, 2018 Subject: Removal of all items from the Appendix 3A of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-20. F. No. 01/61/180/32/AM19/PC-3.:- In […]

Eligibility criteria for entitlement under MEIS for courier/ post exports

July 26, 2018 3066 Views 0 comment Print

The value limit for exports through Courier service/ Post has been placed at Rs 5,00,000 and the eligibility criteria for entitlement under MEIS for courier/ post exports have been increased to Rs 5,00,000 per consignment from the earlier Rs 25,000 per consignment. The limitation on the port of exports for courier exports for the purpose of incentivisation under MEIS has been done away.

Import of pepper under Advance Authorisation Scheme by EOUs & SEZ Units exepted from MIP condition

July 25, 2018 4488 Views 0 comment Print

Import of pepper under Advance Authorisation Scheme, imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ are ‘Free’ and are exempted from the MIP condition.

Govt amends Import Policy of Arecanut

July 25, 2018 1656 Views 0 comment Print

In supersession of Notificatoin No.35/2015-2020 dt. 17.01.2017 amends the Import Policy of Arecanut- Import of arecanut over and above CIF Rs.251/- per kilogram is free and import below CIF Rs.251/- is prohibited.

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