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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


Amendment in ITC (HS) 2012 Schedule 1 – Import Policy with Customs Tariff Schedule-2012

October 11, 2012 579 Views 0 comment Print

Certain items with their attendant ITC (HS) codes were omitted in the ITC(HS) published vide Notification No. 111 dated 18.4.2012.These have been incorporated with a view to align with Customs Tariff Schedule 2012. NOTIFICATION NO. 22 (RE-2012)/2009-2014

DGFT Notification No. 7 (RE – 2012)/2009-2014 dated 23.7.2012 is effective from 17.03.2012

October 11, 2012 964 Views 0 comment Print

Incorporated the changes in the descriptions of tariff lines in Chapters 24,26,74,75,76,78 and 79 in accordance with the changes in the Finance Bill 2012-13. This notification was silent on the date on which these changes were to take effect. Accordingly, some interpreted the changes to take effect from the date of notification i.e., 23/07/2012 and some others from the date on which Finance Bill 2012 was passed i.e., 17/03/2012. Therefore, this amendment is being made to impart greater clarity. NOTIFICATION NO. 21 (RE – 2012)/2009-2014

Guideline for Online Issue of Bank Realisation Certificate (BRC)

October 10, 2012 36080 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Circular No. 06(RE- 2012)/2009-14 Issuance of physical copy of BRCs by banks has been dispensed with for the purpose of DGFT use. Banks will, now,transmit BRC data electronically to DGFT server.

DGFT- FTP – Additional declaration in Aayat Niryat forms

October 9, 2012 1899 Views 0 comment Print

The following additional declarations/undertaking will be furnished by applicants filing applications in ANF 3C and ANF 4G at the end of the existing declarations : I/We hereby declare that Freight, Insurance and Commission values as mentioned in the application are based on actual transaction values. For the purpose of calculating entitlement, commission amount has been included as per actual value or 12.5% of net FOB value realised whichever is less.

Policy for allocation of quota for import of Rough Marble Blocks for year 2012-13

October 9, 2012 1291 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 20 (RE-2012)/2009-2014 Import Policy for allocation of quota for import of Rough Marble Blocks by Indian companies investing abroad in marble mining has been notified with an annual quota of 1 lakh MT.

Number of countries from which import of poppy seeds is allowed is increased to 16

October 5, 2012 2026 Views 0 comment Print

NOTIFICATION NO. 19 (RE-2012)/2009-2014 The number of countries from which import of poppy seeds is allowed is increased from 11 to 16 and Slovenia has been replaced by Slovakia in 3(a).

Exemption of Assam Comilla Cotton from export restriction

October 1, 2012 684 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure of obtaining Registration Certificate (RC) for export of Assam Comilla Cotton [ITC(HS) Code 5201 00 12] was notified in Policy Circular No. 29(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 19.04.2011. The same will continue to apply except that the export against Registration Certificates shall be completed within a period of 30 days (In para 3 of Policy Circular No. 29 dated 19.04.2011, such period was 45 days).

DGFT approves 14 new PSIA as Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA)

October 1, 2012 7209 Views 0 comment Print

The following agencies are approved as Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) and enlisted in Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol-I), Appendices and Aayaat Niryaat Forms:

Procedure & conditions for export of cotton w.e.f 1st October 2012

October 1, 2012 1516 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 17 (RE-2012)/2009-14 The Procedure and conditions for export of cotton w.e.f 1st October 2012 have been notified. This is similar to Notification number 113 of 4th May 2012, except appropriate changes in para 2(iii).

Public Notice No. 19 (RE-2012)/2009-2014, Dated: 28.09.2012

September 28, 2012 469 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 amendment at Sl.No. 7 under Sub-heading Delhi in Appendix 4C (List of Agencies authorized to issue Certificate of Origin–Non Preferential) of the Handbook of Procedures-Volume 1 (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms), 2009-2014.

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