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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


Extension to IGST and compensation Cess exemption under EOU scheme

March 23, 2018 1233 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 – Extension to Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and compensation Cess exemption under EOU scheme till 01.10.2018

DGFT simplifies Processing of MEIS applications for SEZs Exports

March 22, 2018 1266 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT simplifies Processing of MEIS applications for SEZs Exports

DGFT notifies format of certificate under Self – Ratification Scheme

March 22, 2018 6654 Views 0 comment Print

(i) Policy related to Self ratification Scheme is provided at Para 4.07A of Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20). Applications shall be filed online along with complete details as per Appendix-4E along with a certificate from Chartered Engineer in Appendix-4K. For issuance of such a certificate, the Chartered Engineer shall act only in the domain of his/her competence.

Extension of IGST and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation and EPCG scheme

March 22, 2018 2982 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 – Extension of Integrated and Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation and EPCG scheme till 01.10.2018.

Amendment in import policy of pepper

March 21, 2018 2019 Views 0 comment Print

Import of pepper over and above CIF Rs. 500/ per kilogram is free and import below CIF Rs. 500/ is prohibited. Amendment in import policy and policy condition of pepper classified under Chapter 09 of ITC (HS), 2017–Schedule-1(Import Policy).

Reg. MEIS benefit for Bengal-gram upto 20.06.2018

March 21, 2018 951 Views 0 comment Print

The MEIS benefit is notified for ‘Bengal-gram’ under ITC (HS) code 07132000 for a period of 3 months for exports made from the date of this Public Notice. Further, the entry pertaining to HS Code 07132000 is placed at Annexure to Public Notice No.62 dated 16.02.2018 for processing of MEIS applications

Procedure for Advance submission of documents for NOC from FSSAI

March 21, 2018 9327 Views 0 comment Print

The trade has requested for procedure for submission of necessary documents in advance for obtaining NOC from FSSAI. The FSSAI Authorities have been consulted in this regard and they have informed the presently followed Foods Import Clearance System (FICS) by them as below:-

Submission of Paper Book containing all requisite documents for effective arguments to defend the case before CESTAT- regarding

March 19, 2018 1242 Views 0 comment Print

It has brought to the notice by Commissioner (AR). CESTAT, Mumbai that the department does not file paper book containing copies of SCN, documents relied upon in the SCN, record of personal hearing, written submission made by the Noticees during and pursuant to Personal Hearing, relied upon case laws

EGM related errors – Amendment of No. of container mismatch & container no. mismatch in EGM filed at ICDs – reg

March 19, 2018 6156 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of all exporters, their agents, export promotion councils and shipping lines is invited to the fact that in a number of cases of exports through ICDs, IGST refund could not be granted due to EGM related errors (SB006).

Environmental crimes, offences/ violations in relation to import & export

March 16, 2018 1296 Views 0 comment Print

Environmental crimes, in relation to import & export include: Illegal dumping of hazardous waste, electronic waste, including chemicals in India. Illegal import / export of plants and animal species; Smuggling of “Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs)”; Smuggling of any other environmental pollutant (any solid, liquid or gaseous substance present in such concentration, as may be, or tend to be, injurious to environment);

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