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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


Exemption for export of pulses to the Republic of Maldives

March 27, 2014 334 Views 0 comment Print

Export of pulses had been prohibited vide Notification No. 15(RE-2006)/2004-09 dated 27.06.2006 which had initially been imposed for a period of 6 months and is presently extended till 31.03.2014 vide Notification No. 38(RE – 2012)/2009-2014 dated 25.03.2013.

Export of Stone Aggregate to Maldives under Bi-lateral Trade Agreement between Government of India and Government of the Republic of Maldives

March 27, 2014 550 Views 0 comment Print

Export of the quantities of Stone Aggregate with the annual ceiling indicated in the respective columns in Export Licencing Note 1(i) above has been permitted for export to the Republic of Maldives under Bi-lateral Trade Agreement between Government of India and Government of the Republic of Maldives.

Notification No. 75 (RE-2013)/2009-2014, Dated: 27.03.2014

March 27, 2014 445 Views 0 comment Print

Export of the quantities of River Sand with the annual ceiling indicated in the respective columns in Export Licencing Note 2(i) above has been permitted for export to the Republic of Maldives under Bi-lateral Trade Agreement between Government of India and Government of the Republic of Maldives.

Introduction of Online EODC / Redemption for Advance Authorization and DFIA

March 14, 2014 11417 Views 0 comment Print

Applications for EODC for cases at entry II and III in the table at para 2 above cannot be made online as shipping bills are manual and records evidencing deemed exports supplies are not transmitted online to DGFT. In respect of these cases applications will continue to be in manual mode.

Appropriate body to certify quality of steel has been modified

March 13, 2014 636 Views 0 comment Print

Quality certification should be either from a product certification body as per applicable international standard (ISO Guide 65/ISO 17065) by an accreditation body which is a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF); or certification for each consignment from an inspection body which is duly accredited as per ISO:17020.

DGFT removes restrictions on export of Onion

March 12, 2014 672 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 73 (RE-2013)/2009-2014 Export of onion has been made free. Earlier export of onion at Sl. No. 51 & 52 was permitted through STEs.

Export Incentives – CENVAT Credit availed by deemed exporters – Inputs utilised in manufacture of export products – Amendments

March 10, 2014 7601 Views 0 comment Print

In recent past DGFT has given its clarification on under mentioned topics i.e. 1. CENVAT Credit availed by deemed exporters vide Circular No. 9 (Re-2013)/2009-14, dated 30th Oct, 2013. 2. Actual inputs utilised in the manufacture of export products vide Notification No. 48 (RE-2013)/ 2009-14, dated 30th Oct, 2013.

Revision in Appendix 37 A and 37 D of Handbook of Procedure Volume I

March 7, 2014 694 Views 0 comment Print

An exercise has been done to align the product description and ITC HS codes of items mentioned in Appendix 37-A and 37-D of HBP v1. This has been notified through Public Notice No. 52 on 25.02.2014. The intention behind this exercise was to align / harmonize description with the ITC HS codes and hence there has been no addition / deletion in entitlement.

DGFT removes MEP(Minimum Export Price) on export of onions

March 4, 2014 871 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No 72 (RE-2013)/2009-2014, Dated, 4th March 2014 – MEP(Minimum Export Price) on export of onions is removed till further orders

DGFT – Corrigendum in Public Notice number 53 dated 27.02.2014 and amendment in Public Notice number 52 dated 25.02.2014

February 28, 2014 534 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following correction in the Public Notice number 53 dated 27.02.2014 and amendment in Public Notice number 52 dated 25.02.2014.

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