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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


Transitional arrangements in respect of filing of applications & validity of Status Holder Certificate

June 4, 2015 747 Views 0 comment Print

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 17/2015-2020 (RE-2015), Dated: June 04, 2015 Amendments to the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-2020, have been notified, in order to facilitate transitional arrangements in respect of filing of applications and validity of Status Holder Certificate. These amendments shall be deemed to have come into effect from 1st April, 2015.

Amendments to Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-2020

June 4, 2015 2925 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the amendments to Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20. These amendments shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from 1st April, 2015.

Amendment in Para 3.24 (j) of Chapter-3 of FTP 2015-2020

June 4, 2015 2053 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No: 9/2015-2020 Dated-4th June 2015 Status holders shall be entitled to export freely exportable items on free of cost basis for export promotion subject to an annual limit of ₹ 10 lakh or 2% of average annual export realisation during preceding three licensing years, whichever is lower.

Amendments in Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20

June 4, 2015 6891 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 08/2015-2020 Dated- 4th June , 2015Mandatory documents for export / import of goods from / into India (a) Mandatory documents required for export of goods from India: 1. Bill of Lading/ Airway Bill / Lorry Receipt / Railway Receipt / Postal Receipt. 2. Commercial Invoice cum Packing List 3. Shipping Bill/Bill of Export

Trade in Border Haats across the border of Tripura between India and Bangladesh

June 3, 2015 501 Views 0 comment Print

It operationalises the provisions of Memorandum of Understanding dated 23.10.2010 between India and Bangladesh by facilitating border trade between the two through two new border Haats at Kamalasagar, Tripura on the Indian side and Tarapur Kasba on Bangladesh side.

DGFT: Formulation of Committee on Quality Complaints & Trade Dispute

June 1, 2015 1540 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Notice No.1/2015-16 Date- 1st June, 2015 The Committee (CQCTD) would look into any application for investigation of quality complaints and/or other trade disputes which are filed in the office of Zonal DGFT, Mumbai/RA Nagpur and RA Panjim in the format given in ANF 8 of Appendices and Aayaat Niryaat Forms which are duly supported by self-attested copies of relevant documents.

Release of Beta Version of online ANF 5A with facility to upload supporting documents (Application for Issuance of EPCG Authorisations)

June 1, 2015 910 Views 0 comment Print

The Government is committed to improving ‘ease of doing business’ and move towards paperless processing of applications. Trade is informed that a Beta version of online ANF 5A has now been released and it is now possible to not only apply online for grant of EPCG Authorization but also to upload the required supporting documents using digital signatures of the applicant.

Updation of Importer-Exporter Profile –regarding.

May 26, 2015 5822 Views 0 comment Print

The new Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 has identified trade facilitation and enhancing the ease of doing business as it’s major focus areas and it is Government’s endeavour and commitment to move towards paperless processing. In this regard, a facility has been provided to importer/ exporter to upload his basic details and documents in the Importer-Exporter Profile.

Application Form for Served From India Scheme for Net Foreign Exchange earning in year 2014 -15

May 25, 2015 561 Views 0 comment Print

ANF3B-2 for claiming benefit of Served From India Scheme (SFIS) for foreign exchange earned in the year 2014-15 is being notified.

Revised procedure for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations

May 22, 2015 964 Views 0 comment Print

In supersession of the earlier Public Notice No. 4/2015-20 dated 1st April, 2015, the procedure for implementation of the Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations has been modified.

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