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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


Procedure for drawing of samples and testing during Export – Reg.

July 5, 2017 18711 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of all officers posted in the CFSs for clearance of the export cargo is invited to the Board Circular Nos. 34/95, dated 06.04.1995; 1/2011-Customs, dated 04.01.2011; along with the S.O. No. 41/2007, dated 10.10.2007; 42 /2011, dated 13.05.2011; and Standing Order No.17/2009, dated 21.04.2009; as amended vide Standing Orders No. 10/2010, dated 11.02.2011; 06/2011, dated 19.01.2011; and 12/2014, dated 17.12.2014 in respect of procedure for drawing of samples and testing. Recently, many instances have been noticed, wherein above instructions were not followed.

Procedure for amendment/ conversion of free shipping bills to Export Promotion shipping bills

July 5, 2017 48474 Views 13 comments Print

Procedure for amendment/conversion of free shipping bills to Export Promotion shipping bills and amendment/conversion of shipping bills from one scheme to another scheme-

Export of Sandalwood oil moved from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ category

July 5, 2017 2652 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Notification No. 37/2015-2020 dated 27.01.2017 on (Export policy of Sandalwood oil at Sr. No. 185, Chapter 44 of ITC(HS) Classification – Schdule 2 (Export Policy), with immediate effect:

Priority in ‘Assessment’ of Bill of Entry of DPD Status Holder in JNCH – reg.

June 30, 2017 828 Views 0 comment Print

If such Bill of Entry is not assessed on priority, for any reason thereof, within 06 hours of the request made, then the concerned Group AC/DC should place such Bill of Entry details before the concerned ADC/JC for taking necessary action in the matter. Further, even if, assessment of such Bill of Entry is not resolved at the level of concerned ADC/JC on the same working day, then the matter should be immediately brought to the notice of concerned Commissioner for necessary action. A databank with regard to such request received in the Group/s should also be maintained.

MEIS benefit for Onions Fresh or Chilled extended till 30.09.2017

June 30, 2017 891 Views 0 comment Print

The MEIS benefit for export of ‘Onions Fresh or Chilled’ under ITC (HS) code 07031010 is extended up to 30.09.2017 vide Public Notice 10/2015-2020

DGFT Notification No.14/2015-2020 Dated: 30 June, 2017

June 30, 2017 2292 Views 0 comment Print

M/s International Gemological Institute (India) Pvt Ltd, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai is added as agency permitted to import duty free diamonds for certification/grading and subsequent re-export, subject to conditions mentioned in paragraph 4.75 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 and other applicable provisions of the law in this regard.

FTP provisions related to implementation of GST

June 30, 2017 9660 Views 1 comment Print

Important FTP provisions in the context of the implementation of the GST regime applicable w .e.f. 01.07.2017. The chapter wise provisions of the FTP 2015-20:

Permanent IEC numbers to be effective from 1.7.2017

June 29, 2017 14547 Views 1 comment Print

The Permanent IEC numbers to be effective from 1.7.2017 have been revised as above to migrate to alpha-numeric format.- Public Notice No. 09/2015-20

Facility of Priority Assessment to DPD Importers at JNCH -Reg.

June 29, 2017 780 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of the Importers, Exporters, General Trade, Port Terminal Operator, Shipping Lines / Shipping Agents, CFSs coming under the jurisdiction of JNCH, Nhava Sheva and all other stakeholders is invited to various other decisions communicated through Public Notices issued from time to time on DPD for smooth clearing of consignments and to reduce dwell time of import.

Finalisation of prior & advance bills of entry, need to issue entry inward properly; reg.

June 28, 2017 10599 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of the Importers, Exporters, General Trade, Port Terminal Operator, Shipping Lines/Shipping Agents, CFSs and all other stakeholders is invited to various Public Notices issued from time in relation to finalisation of prior & advance bills of entry and issue of entry inward.

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