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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 3231 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 3243 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 1314 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 954 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 1173 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 366 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 1614 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 3909 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 585 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 189 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 735 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 657 Views 0 comment Print


Import of raw sugar under TRQ at 25% customs duty

November 15, 2017 576 Views 0 comment Print

The Customs vide Notification No. 74/2017-Customs dated 7.9.2017 had in their notification noted that import of raw sugar under this scheme was to be completed within 60 days from the date of issue of TRQ allocation certificate or the license by DGFT to the importer.

Order of Hyderabad HC in respect of item at EXIM Code 1005 Maize (Corn)

November 14, 2017 1764 Views 0 comment Print

Order of High Court, Hyderabad in W.P. No 34771/2014 in in respect of item at EXIM Code 1005 Maize (Corn). The Notification No. 93 (RE-2013) dated 29.09.2014 has, inter alia revised the Import Policy for EXIM Code 1005- Maize (Corn) (1005 90 00- Other), removing the item from the State Trading Enterprises list to free.

Chartered Engineer shall act only in domain of his competence: DGFT

November 13, 2017 4698 Views 2 comments Print

A Chartered Engineer shall act only in the domain of his/her competence for issuance of nexus certification under EPCG Scheme. Public Notice No. 40/2015-2020

Rationalization of procedures in handling exporters obligations under EPCG authorizations

November 10, 2017 849 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of all officers and concerned staff is invited to the Standing Order No. 70/2016 dated 25.11.2016 on the above subject. The following entry shall be added immediately after Sr.No.7 to the Standing Order No. 70/2016 dated 25.11.2016.

Clarification: Implementation of electronic Container Sealing by exporters

November 10, 2017 2715 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of the Exporters, Custom Brokers and all concerned are invited to the Board Circular No. 41/2017-Customs dated 30th October, 2017 on the above mentioned subject prescribing norms for grant of Self Sealing Permission to the exporters intending for factory/warehouse stuffing of export goods.

MIDC-IA authorized to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

November 9, 2017 597 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. MIDC Industries Association (MIDC-IA), is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential).

Revised Procedure for Revalidation of Import / Export Licence Certificate/ Authorisation /Permissions for Non-SCOMET items

November 9, 2017 3225 Views 0 comment Print

Revalidation of Authorisation/Duty Credit Scrip shall also be allowed without charging -any fee for the period of delay (the period for which authorisation/scrip holder was unable to utilise the same) or six months, whichever is less, due to the following reasons:

Requirement of Online health certificate of State Veterinary Authorities for export of meat & meat products

November 8, 2017 1227 Views 0 comment Print

It is informed that only the health certificate issued on-line by the State Veterinary Authorities will be accepted for allowing export of meat and meat products and that Health Certificate issued manually shall not be accepted. The QR Code may be verified for the authenticity of the documents.

Refunds of IGST paid on export of goods under Rule 96 of CGST Rules, 2017

November 8, 2017 3456 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of all the importers, exporters, customs brokers, and other stake holders is invited to Board Circular No 42/2017-Customs, dated 7th November 2017 on the above subject.

Discontinuing requirement for physical copies of certain documents at Custom House

November 1, 2017 999 Views 0 comment Print

Discontinuing requirement for physical copies of certain documents (OOC copy, delivery order issued by shipping line, proof of payment of stamp duty), presently being collected by Terminal Operators for DPD delivery from Port Terminal, reg

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