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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 822 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 669 Views 0 comment Print

eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal: Complete Compliance Guide

DGFT : eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal – Detailed Process, Advisory References, Service Exports Clarification & Professional Guide R...

February 1, 2026 2712 Views 0 comment Print

Wheat Flour Export Authorisation: Eligibility & Application Process (HS 1101)

DGFT : The notification sets out eligibility, documentation, and quota procedures for wheat flour exports. The key takeaway is that expor...

January 20, 2026 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 9th November 2025

CA, CS, CMA : Stay informed with this week’s crucial notifications and court rulings affecting Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI...

November 25, 2025 4053 Views 1 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 900 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 141 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 207 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 1464 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 3567 Views 1 comment Print


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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 768 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 4146 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 1398 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 2919 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 796 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Sets New Rules for Wheat Export Allocation and Application Process

DGFT : The government has introduced clear procedures for applying and allocating wheat export quotas. Strict eligibility, timelines, and...

May 1, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Schedule Amended Due to Alignment with Customs Tariff Changes Under Finance Act 2026

DGFT : DGFT revised the RoDTEP schedule to reflect amendments in the Customs Tariff Act. The update ensures consistency between export in...

May 1, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

MIP Extension Notified Due to Continuation of Existing Import Policy Safeguards

DGFT : The government extended the Minimum Import Price on specified paper board imports to maintain existing policy conditions. The noti...

May 1, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Wheat Export Still Prohibited But Allowed Due to 25 LMT Relaxation Quota: DGFT

DGFT : The notification retains the prohibition on wheat exports but allows a limited relaxation of 25 LMT. The ruling clarifies that exp...

April 29, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Launches Online Module Due to Issues in Manual EPCG Scrip Utilization

DGFT : The trade notice introduces an electronic system to resolve difficulties faced in using manually issued EPCG scrips. It enables se...

April 21, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print


Amendment in conditions for export of Basmati Rice

August 1, 2016 20684 Views 0 comment Print

(i) In addition to the EDI ports, export of Basmati Rice will now be permitted through Land Custom Stations (LCS) on Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Nepal border also, subject to registration of quantity with DGFT. (ii) Export of Basmati Rice shall not be permitted on the basis of Documents against Acceptance (D/A) unless such export is covered either by Bank Guarantee or ECGC Guarantee, with effect from 01.10.2016.

Reconstitution of Board of Trade (BoT)

August 1, 2016 20998 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited towards Trade Notice No 21/2015-2020 dated 23rd March, 2016 thereby Board of Trade has been re-constituted. In order to give appropriate representation to MSME sector, it has been decided to include the name of President, Laghu Udyog Bharti, New Delhi as Ex-officio member of BoT.

Amendment in Import Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 12 of ITC (HS), 2012

July 29, 2016 21643 Views 0 comment Print

The Department of Revenue has been delegated power to frame the detailed guidelines regarding registration of contracts with Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior for import of poppy seeds.

Import policy of Unmanned Aircraft System/ Aerial Vehicle /Remotely Piloted Aircraft /drones

July 27, 2016 20660 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Unmanbed Aircraft System (UAS)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)/drones is `Restricted’; it would require prior clearance of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and import licence from DGFT.

Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of Para 5.19 of HBPs of FTP 2015-20

July 26, 2016 20443 Views 0 comment Print

Para 5.19 of the Hand Book of Procedures of FTP 2015-20 permits re-fixation of Annual Average Export Obligation, in case the export in any sector/ product group decline by more than 5%. This implies that the sector/product group that witnessed such decline in 2015-16 as compared to 2014-15, would be entitled for such relief.

Export of Potatoes permitted subject to MEP of US$ 360 per MT

July 26, 2016 20196 Views 0 comment Print

With immediate effect, the table in respect of Sl. No. 50A inserted vide Notification No. 85(RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated 26th June, 2014 relating to export of potato as amended vide Notification No. 112 (RE-2013)2009-2014 dated 20.02.2015, is substituted as follows:

Removal from the list of Inspection and Certification Agencies

July 22, 2016 21103 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA was notified as Pre Shipment Inspection Agency vide Public Notice No. 34(RE: 2013)/2009-14 dated 29.10.2013. A Show Cause Notice (SCN) No. 01/53/171/214/AM16/PSIA-101/IC dated 3/6/2016 was issued to them for mis-declaration in the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate issued by them.

Tax Deduction in foreign earning calculation for SFIS/SEIS Schemes

July 21, 2016 20816 Views 0 comment Print

Deduction of State /Central Taxes collected from the customers while calculating foreign earnings for SFIS/SEIS Schemes- The State/ Central taxes payable by the Customer to Governments are collected from the Customer by the Service Provider on behalf of the Governments concerned. Hence, such taxes arc not earnings of the service provider, as per the above provisions.

Closure of EPCG authorizations in case of supplies to SEZ units

July 20, 2016 21885 Views 0 comment Print

Closure Of EPCG authorizations in case of supplies to SEZ units which have been made prior to 01.4.2015 and where exports proceeds have not been realized through Foreign Currency Account (FCA) of the SEZ unit.

Amendment in Import Policy related to Hazardous Wastes

July 14, 2016 22752 Views 0 comment Print

Hazardous waste (including substances containing or contaminated with such hazardous wastes) as specified in Schedule VI of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 shall be ‘Prohibited’ for imports, notwithstanding anything contained in this ITC (HS).

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