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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


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


DGFT Procedure for execution / monitoring of No Use Bond

August 29, 2017 3033 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for execution / monitoring of No Use Bond in respect of clearance of import FCL containers involving NOC from Participating Government Agencies (PGAs)

Procedure for evacuation of DPD containers from JNCH port terminals

August 29, 2017 2964 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure in relation to evacuation of DPD containers from port terminals of JNCH, Nhava Sheva to designated CFSs, if not cleared within prescribed 48 Hours period, extension of aforesaid time limit in certain situations;

Amendment in import policy of gold and silver under Chapter 71 of the ITC(HS) 2017, Schedule -I (Import Policy)

August 25, 2017 1779 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Condition No. 4 restricting imports of gold and silver under Exim Codes 7113, 7114, 7115 and 7118 from South Korea is inserted in Chapter 71 of ITC(HS) 2017 .

Amendment in Foreign Trade Policy Related to importations or exportations of gold or silver

August 25, 2017 855 Views 0 comment Print

Principle of Restriction Relating to the importations or exportations of gold or silver is added at (i) under para 2.07 of Foreign Trade policy (2015-20).

Introduction of Appendix- 2X in Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms (2015-20)

August 25, 2017 1851 Views 0 comment Print

Appendix 2X- Country Specific Restrictions/ Prohibitions on Import/ Export of Items of in Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms (2015-20) is notified.

Consideration of applications for grant of authorization for import of gold-dore – reg.

August 24, 2017 894 Views 0 comment Print

Applicant refineries seeking authorization for the first time, may submit valid document of their accreditation with NABL to DGFT for consideration of grant of authorization for importing gold-dore. Such applicants may obtain BIS license within a period of one year, from the date of authorization granted by DGFT.

Entitlement to export freely exportable items on free of cost basis by Status Holders -Amendment

August 23, 2017 1491 Views 0 comment Print

Status holders shall be entitled to export freely exportable items (excluding Gems and Jewellery, Articles of Gold and precious metals) on free of cost basis for export promotion subject to an annual limit of Rupees One Crore or 2% of average annual export realization during preceding three licensing years, whichever is lower.

DGFT Public Notice 19/2015-2020 Dated 23 August, 2017

August 23, 2017 1566 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015- 2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Appendix-2G (List of Inspection and Certification Agencies) of Handbook of Procedures.

Entitlement to export freely exportable items on free of cost basis by Status Holders revised

August 23, 2017 1698 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2015-20 with immediate effect

DGFT notifies MEIS codes of remaining eligible products

August 22, 2017 5340 Views 0 comment Print

Some of the ITC (HS) 2012 Codes eligible under MEIS and not notified in Public Notice No .61/2015-20 on 07.03.2017 are aligned, with ITC(HS) 2017 published.

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