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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


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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


Implementation of India & Mozambique MOU for import of pulses

May 16, 2018 1092 Views 0 comment Print

As per Article 3 (2) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and Government of the Republic of India on cooperation in the field of production and marketing of pigeon peas, both parties have agreed to target export of 1,50,000 MT of pigeon peas and other pulses grown in Mozambique to India during 2018-19.

Operationalisation of draft Food Safety and Standards (Import)

May 15, 2018 792 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of the Importers, Exporters, General Trade, Custom Brokers and all other stakeholders in the jurisdiction of JNCH, Nhava Sheva is invited to the “Notice for operationalisation of draft Food Safety and Standards (Import) Second Amendment Regulations, 2018 issued by the Director (Import)

Public Notice No. 33 dated 23.10.2017 applied to all scrips under Chapter 3 of FTP

May 15, 2018 3120 Views 0 comment Print

It is noted that all chapter 3 scrips are being issued under the provisions of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-20, which has been amended in the Public Notice 33 dated 23.10.2017. In view of above, the members of the Trade and the Customs field formations may please note that the Public Notice 33 dated 23.10.2017 applies to all scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP irrespective of the FTP period.

Important amendments in Appendices issued under FTP, 2015-20

May 14, 2018 1611 Views 0 comment Print

(i) Now Advance Authorization for Annual Requirement can also can be issued where Ad hoc norms exist for the resultant product. (ii) Enabling provision is made to submit manual BRCs and self attested copy of Exporter Copy of shipping bill. (iii) Other amendments made to bring clarity and harmonise documentation requirements for EODC.

Inclusion of GIA, Israel and GIA, Japan as authorized laboratories for certification/ grading of diamonds of 0.25 carat and above

May 14, 2018 483 Views 0 comment Print

Gemological Institute of America, Israel and Gemological Institute of America, Japan are included in paragraph 4.74 of Handbook of Procedures (2015-20) for certification/ grading of diamonds of 0.25 carat and above.

Submit complete documents as provided in Appendix 4E for cases relating to NC-4: DGFT

May 14, 2018 2460 Views 0 comment Print

Non-submission of complete Appendix 4E, containing technical details, chemical reactions and data sheet for advance authorisation applications on self declaration basis under Para 4.04 and 4.07 of HBP for cases relating to NC-4.

Enhanced Rates for items / Services in MEIS Appendix 3B /Appendix 3D

May 11, 2018 4500 Views 0 comment Print

The rates for items under MEIS Appendix 3B / Service categories in Appendix 3D which were enhanced in the Mid Term review are continued beyond 30.06.2018.

Modalities for import of Pigeon Peas, Toor Dal, Moong & Urad

May 11, 2018 1323 Views 0 comment Print

Application process for import of 2 Lakh MT of Pigeon Peas/ Toor Dal and 1.5 Lakh MT for Urad and 1.5 Lakh MT for Moong is laid down.

SOP to be followed for Export and Import at BMCT, JNCH

May 11, 2018 2652 Views 0 comment Print

1. On arrival of container at Parking Plaza, the Preventive Officer at ‘In Gate’ of the Parking Plaza shall verify the RFID electronic seal for tampering, if any, en route, through handheld/fixed reader/scanner alongwith the Container no., Seal no., Condition of the Seal, and the other information coded into the RFID e-seal

Amendments in SIONs, Appendix-4B and 4J of HBP 2015-20

May 10, 2018 3066 Views 0 comment Print

(i) SION SI.Nos E75, E76, E77, E78, E100, E101 and E102 are suspended with immediate effect. No Advance Authorisations shall be issued under these SIONs. (ii) Revised List of Nominated Agencies for import of Gold and Silver is published. (iii) Appendix 4J is amended restoring normal export obligation period for import of precious Metal for other than Gems and Jewellery sector.

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