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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


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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 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


Public Notice No. 28 (RE 2012)/2009-14, Dated: 26.10.2012

October 26, 2012 400 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. 1), the Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby amends SION A-1578, as under.

FTP – Duty credit scrips issued b/w 05.06.2012 to 26.7.2012 will have validity of 24 months

October 25, 2012 912 Views 0 comment Print

RAs have issued duty credit scrips during this period i.e. from 05.06.2012 to 26.7.2012 with a validity of 24 months. Keeping in view this situation and in order to avoid any increased transaction cost to exporters, it is clarified that duty credit scrips issued upto 26.07.2012 will continue to have validity of 24 months and duty credit scrips issued after 26.7.2012 will have validity of 18 months. Policy Circular No. 7 (RE-2012)/2009-14

Public Notice No. 27 (RE-2012)/2009-2014, Dated: 19.10.2012

October 19, 2012 394 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I) with immediate effect.

New SIONs for export product ‘Aluminium Beverage Cans’ in Engineering Product Group

October 19, 2012 825 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No: 26(RE: 2012)/2009-2014 Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies new SIONs in respect of the export product Aluminium Beverage Cans . The new entries would be as under:-

FTP- Submission of physical copy of RCMC not mandatory wef 01.12.2012

October 19, 2012 1183 Views 0 comment Print

Details of RCMC would be made available (uploaded) by respective EPCs/Commodity Boards Development Authorities/other competent authorities. Accordingly, submission of physical copy of RCMC by the applicants will not be required. This will be with effect from 01/12/2012. PUBLIC NOTICE NO.25(RE-2012)/2009-2014

Extension of ban on export of edible oils till further orders

October 19, 2012 1324 Views 0 comment Print

Prohibition on export of edible oils has been extended till further orders. But, the same will not apply to relaxations/exemption as mentioned in para 3 & 4 above. Export of fish oil continues to be free as per Notification No. 60 dated 20.11.2008. Notification No 24 (RE – 2012)/2009-2014

SION for new product “Copper Based Pre-alloyed Powder R-800” under Engineering Product Group

October 18, 2012 1231 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), the Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies a new SION bearing number C- 2049 in respect of the export product Copper based pre-alloyed powder R-800. The new entry would be as under:-

FTP – Import of Arms for Sports

October 16, 2012 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Under existing Policy Conditions, import of arms (including parts thereof) & ammunition is permitted freely, inter alia, to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for its own use and for transfer to its State/district affiliates by due certification by Sports Authority of India. The phrase due certification by Sports Authority of India has been substituted by self certification by NRAI.

Trade in Border Haats across the border at Meghalaya between Bangladesh & India

October 15, 2012 1282 Views 0 comment Print

Arrangements for operationalisation of Border Haats between India and Bangladesh have been harmonized with addendum dated 15th May, 2012 to the MOU dated 23rd October, 2010.

Cost Accountant can also certify DGFT documents under Foreign Trade Policy

October 11, 2012 1927 Views 0 comment Print

Under the EXIM Policy and Procedure, wherever certification by a Chartered Accountant was required, the exporters would be able to get certification done by a Cost Accountant also. PUBLIC NOTICE No. 22(RE-2012)/2009-14

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