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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 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 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 1167 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 357 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 amends Product Description in MEIS Schedule of 3 items

January 30, 2017 1107 Views 0 comment Print

The product description in the MEIS Schedules has been corrected in line with ITC (HS) of Senna leaves and pads, Krft Papr/Paprbord Weing/225G/M2 Unblchd and Lthr Sandals With Other Sole

DGFT clarifies on Export Policy of Sandalwood

January 27, 2017 7587 Views 0 comment Print

Export Policy of sandalwood against Sl. No. 182 to 187, Chapter 44 of Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import Item has been amended to bring clarity for export of specified categories.

Revised ITC (HS) code 2017 for all export import related transactions

January 20, 2017 13624 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of Paragraph 2.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, all imported goods shall also be subject to domestic laws, acts, rules, orders, regulations, technical specifications, environmental and safety norms as applicable to domestically produced goods.

DGFT notifies ITC (HS), 2017 Schedule-1 (Import Policy)

January 17, 2017 9502 Views 0 comment Print

Government hereby notifies ‘Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) of Import Items, 2017 [ITC (HS), 2017] as enclosed in the Annexure to this Notification.

Minimum import price of Areca Nuts enhanced to Rs. 251/- per Kg

January 17, 2017 1216 Views 0 comment Print

The minimum price for import of Areca Nuts is enhanced from existing Rs. 162/- to Rs.251/- per Kilogram vide Notification No. 35/2015-2020

DGFT amends Export Policy of Animal By-Products

January 13, 2017 3373 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby makes the following amendment, with immediate effect, in Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export & Import Items relating to export of Animal By-Products.

Amendment in Chapter 2 of Handbook of Procedure (2015-20)

January 11, 2017 7636 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015- 2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby amends para 2.14(A) of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) as well as the provision in the Public Notice No.58 dated 1.2.2016 and Appendix 2K of FTP(2015-20) as under:

DGFT corrects reference of table number appearing in SION & Foot Note

January 9, 2017 1651 Views 0 comment Print

The Engineering Table references have been corrected in SION C 172, C244, C248, C270, C271, C272, C472, C473, C1834, C1835, C1836, C1855, C1856, C1939, C1983, C1984, C2034, C2035, C2036 and C2037 and amendment in foot notes have been notified as per Para 2 above.

Revised Import policy of few items under Chapter 41 & 43 of ITC (HS) 2012

January 3, 2017 2476 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby amends the import policy of the following items classified under Chapter 41 and 43 of ITC (HS), 2012 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy), as under:

Permission in respect of “part delivery” where OOC is obtained-Reg.

January 3, 2017 3211 Views 0 comment Print

RMS Facilitation center does not have any access or physical control over the CFS. Hence, the permission for part delivery of cargo (other than DPD) will be permitted by AC/DC/Docks in charge of the concerned CFS.

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