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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 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


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


Amendment in policy condition No. 3 of Chapter 72 of ITC (HS), 2017 — Schedule —I (Import Policy)

January 18, 2018 1458 Views 0 comment Print

Import of seconds/defectives of steel items as mentioned at Sl. No. 1 to 7 of Policy Condition No.2 of Chapter 72 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy), shall be allowed also through Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and at ICD-Tughlakabad, New Delhi, besides the existing Customs sea port at Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

DGFT enlists AECC& for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

January 18, 2018 1119 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Asian Exporters’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AECC&I) is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential).

DGFT notifies New office address of Indian Industries Association of India

January 18, 2018 663 Views 0 comment Print

Change of Office Address (location) of Indian Industries Associatiop (IIA) to authorize their firm as an agency to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) — reg

Updated List of banks & Nominated Agencies in Appendix 4B of HBP 2015-20

January 17, 2018 11820 Views 0 comment Print

A. List Of Banks With Addresses Authorized By Reserve Bank Of India To Import Both Gold And Silver B. List Of Banks With Address Authorized By Reserve Bank Of India To Import Only Gold C. List Of Nominated Agencies Under FTP

Use of DIGIT by JNCH, Procedure to be Followed

January 17, 2018 3408 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of all the officers and staff of JNCH, particularly, SIIB(Import), SIIB (Export), CIU, Centralized Legal Section, Centralized Adjudication Section (CAC), all Appraising Groups of all Commissionerates of JNCH is invited to importance of systematic data capture and proper use of DIGIT.

JNCH discontinues practice of taking NOC from AC/DC for delayed bill of entry presentation

January 15, 2018 927 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to discontinue the practice of taking NOC from AC/DC, Appraising Main (Import) in case of presentation of bill of entry for more than 20 days.

Amendments in ANFs 4A, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H & 41 forms of HBP 2015-20

January 12, 2018 1653 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments have been made in Ayat Niryat Forms (ANF) 4A, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H & 41 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 in light of implementation of GST and non-issuance of EP copies of Shipp g Bills by Customs Authorities.

Transition period for registering under REX for GSP extended up to 30.06.2018

January 9, 2018 1776 Views 0 comment Print

Transition period for registering under the Registered Exporters System (REX) for EU Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) has been extended up to 30.06.2018.

APEDA enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP 2015-2020

January 9, 2018 807 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential).

Modification of SION for export product “Hulled Sesame Seeds”

January 3, 2018 2331 Views 0 comment Print

Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the amendment in item No. 1 of the SION K 36, in the Handbook of Procedure Vol.11 as under:

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