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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


Mandatory implementation of e-SANCHIT w.e.f. 01.04.2018- reg

March 31, 2018 1905 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of all the Importers, Customs Brokers, other stake holders and members of the trade is invited to Public Notice No. 31/2018 dated 29.12.2017, issued by JNCH, wherein it was made obligatory to upload the supporting documents through e-SANCHIT facility for all the bills of entry filed in JNCH w.e.f. 15.03.2018.

Procedure for obtaining unique DPD code to DPD importers -Reg.

March 30, 2018 7578 Views 0 comment Print

As per the prevailing provisions, the importer who intends to avail DPD facility shall have to submit duly filled in registration form along with certain prescribed documents to get themselves registered with the Port Terminals.

Procedure for one time default intimation to Shipping Lines by DPD importers at JNCH

March 28, 2018 1761 Views 0 comment Print

It is being reiterated that DPD importers are required to send one time default intimation to csla@bombaychamber.com endorsing a copy to DPD Cell at dpd.amijnch@gmail.com.

Refund of IGST on Export with officer Interface in Invoice mis-match Cases

March 28, 2018 1299 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of Public Notice No. 29/2018 dated 26.02.2018 regarding alternate mechanism for the process of IGST refund in invoice mis-match cases, attention of all the exporters and their agents in the jurisdiction of the Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House (JNCH) is invited to CBEC Circular No. 08/2018-Customs dated 23.03.2018.

DGFT Public Notice No. 70/(2015-2020) dated 28th March 2018

March 28, 2018 1146 Views 0 comment Print

The period for installation and operati alisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner in the designated ports is extended to 31.10.2018.

DGFT notifies Import policy of seal skin

March 28, 2018 1743 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy of seal skin under Chapter 41, 42 and ( 43 of ITC (HS), 2017—Schedule-1(Import Policy) is notified vide Notification No. 59/2015-2020

DGFT allows Export of white Sugar under DFIA

March 28, 2018 711 Views 0 comment Print

Late cut provisions given in para 9.02 of Hand Book of Procedures are also applicable for DFIA. However, in respect of export of raw sugar under SION E52, 12 months relaxation is provided for imposition of late cut.

Import policy for Second Hand Goods imported for repair etc.

March 28, 2018 4674 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy for Second Hand Goods imported for the purpose of repair / refurbishing / re – conditioning or re – engineering is laid down.

Amendments in import policy of Raw Sugar under DFIA Scheme

March 28, 2018 1200 Views 0 comment Print

No Duty Free Import Authorisation shall be issued for an input which is subjected to pre-import condition or where SION prescribes ‘Actual User’ condition or Appendix-4J prescribes pre import condition for such an input. However, this restriction is not applicable for ‘Raw Sugar’ on exports made till 30.9.2018.

Amendment in import policy conditions of apples

March 27, 2018 783 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby amends the Import Policy Conditions of apples under Exim code 0808 10 00 of Chapter 08 of ITC (HS), 2017 — Schedule — 1 (Import Policy) as under: Port restriction for import of apples covered under EXIM Code 0808 10 00 is hereby removed.

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