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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


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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 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


Reg. Procedure governing import of un-shredded scrap

October 8, 2016 4654 Views 0 comment Print

Any sea port to be designated for import of un-shredded metallic scrap will be required to install Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner with adequate security. The sea port having completed the above shall approach jurisdictional Customs for inspection and certification. Customs may give necessary clearance on receipt of certification from AERB. On getting clearance from Customs, DGFT will notify such a port as designated port for import of un-shredded scrap.

Amendment in Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20-reg

October 4, 2016 1831 Views 0 comment Print

With this amendment, the export performance of Gems and Jewellery items from SEZ/EOU units shall not be clubbed with export performance from DTA units of any IEC holder for grant of Nominated Agency Certificate and accordingly changes in Para 4.94(a)(i), 4.94(a)(ii) and ANF-4I are also carried out.

DGFT Notification No. 30/2015-2020, Dated: 04.10.2016

October 4, 2016 3505 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby extends the applicability of Minimum Import Price (MIP) beyond 04/10/2016 on 66 HS Codes as specified in the Notification No 20/2015-20 dated 4.8.2016 for further two months, i.e., till 4th December, 2016.

Inclusion of new Regional Office of DGFT at Belagavi, Karnataka

September 28, 2016 1189 Views 0 comment Print

The new Regional Office of DGFT at Belagavi, Karnataka is included in the Appendix – IA of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20. Consequently the territorial jurisdiction of Regional Authority, Bangalore is reallocated as whole of Karnataka excluding the districts which are under the jurisdiction of Regional Authority, Belagavi.

DGFT rectifies errors in Public Notice No. 27 & 29/(2015-2020)

September 28, 2016 1165 Views 2 comments Print

The entry at Serial No. 10 in Appendix 4J mentioned in Public Notice No. 27 dated 31.08.2016 related to Export Obligation Period for Special Advance Authorization Scheme for export of articles of apparel and clothing accessories is corrected to read as under .

Reg. Quantity of sugar to be exported to EU under CXL Quota

September 28, 2016 667 Views 0 comment Print

As per Notification No. 3/2015-20 dated 20.04.2015, export of sugar (HS Code 17010000) to EU under CXL Quota and export of sugar to USA under TRQ is ‘Free’ subject to the conditions notified in the ‘Nature of Restrictions’ in the above notification and 20% Export duty applicable on export of raw sugar, white or refined sugar w.e.f. 16.06.2016 as per the Department of Revenue’s Notification no. 37/2016-Customs dated 16.06.2016.

Guidelines for designating/certifying a Common Service Provider by DGFT

September 23, 2016 3469 Views 0 comment Print

ANF 5A of Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2015-20 has been amended to include guidelines for designating/certifying a Common Service Provider by DGFT, Department of Commerce or State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation in a Town of Export Excellence under Para 5.02 (b) FTP 2015-20.

Reg. Definition of service provider under Common Service Providers in EPCG scheme

September 23, 2016 6304 Views 0 comment Print

The issue has arisen whether EPCG authorizations can be issued to a person who does job work for the exporter of goods, as a CSP under para 5.02 read with para 1.35 of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20.

Reg. Refund of Terminal Excise Duty (TED) under Deemed Exports

September 22, 2016 2329 Views 0 comment Print

The Policy Circular No. 16 (RE-2012/2009-14) dated 15.3.2013 also while specifying the categories where ab-initio exemption is there, specified that no refund of TED should be provided by RAs of DGFT/Office of Development Commissioners, because such supplies are ab-initio exempted from payment of excise duty.

MEIS -Change in reward Rate of 575 Items & addition of 2901 new items

September 22, 2016 7660 Views 0 comment Print

Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)- Additions/amendments in Table 2 [containing ITC (HS) code wise list of products with reward rates] of Appendix 3B. A-Additions in Table-The following 2901 lines are added to the MEIS Schedule with immediate effect:

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