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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


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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


Office Memorandum No. 17/46/2012-CL-V, Dated: 29.06.2012

June 29, 2012 994 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of this office O.M. of even number dated L03.2011 the undersigned is directed to say that Chairman, SEBI or his nominee shall also be the member of the Committee with immediate effect to formulate a policy document on Corporate Governance.

Export of onions allowed without any MEP (Minimum Export Price)

June 29, 2012 574 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Central Government amends para 2 of Notification No.116(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 08.05.2012 with immediate effect .

Export of Specified products from North Eastern Region & Sikkim entitled for additional 1% Duty Credit Scrip

June 26, 2012 466 Views 0 comment Print

Note: Export of product listed in Table 1 & Table 2 above through any of the Land Custom Stations (LCSs) situated in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim shall be entitled for additional Duty Credit Scrip @ 1% of FOB value.

DGFT – Appendix 37A, 37C & 37D come into effect on 5th June, 2012

June 20, 2012 2695 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 notifies the Handbook of Procedures- Volume I (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms). This shall come into force with immediate effect, except Appendix 37A, 37C and 37D which will be deemed to have come into effect on 5th June, 2012.

Banks to upload Bank Realization Certificate (BRC) online

June 18, 2012 16927 Views 0 comment Print

Uploading of BRC data by banks can be done at any time and it should be electronically transmitted on a daily basis. Electronic issuance of BRC has started with effect from 05.06.2012. Physical submission of BRC would continue concurrently for one month from 05.06.2012. BRCs which have been issued manually after 01.04.2012 shall be converted in the digital (XML) format by the banks and uploaded on DGFT server.

Amendment of SION E-125 under Food Product Group

June 14, 2012 2061 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014 and Paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby amends the description of import item Tonsil Bleaching Earth appearing at Serial No.2 of SION E-125 under Food Product Group to read as Activated Bleaching Earth.

Govt removes restriction on export of Skimmed Milk Powders

June 8, 2012 1162 Views 0 comment Print

Entry Number 38 in the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export & Import Items has been bifurcated and an entry number 38.01(new entry) Skimmed Milk Powder is introduced. Export of new entry namely Skimmed Milk Powder has been made free.

Skimmed Milk Powder added under Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY)

June 8, 2012 726 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments in the Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY) of Chapter 3 of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 – Appendix 37A of Handbook of Procedure (Vol. I). In Appendix 37A of Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY), the following product is added in Table 2 for export made with immediate effect:

Highlights of Annual Supplement 2012-13 to Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14

June 5, 2012 1219 Views 0 comment Print

7 new markets are being added to Focus Market Scheme (FMS). These countries are Algeria, Aruba, Austria, Cambodia, Myanmar, Netherland Antilles, and Ukraine. 7 new markets are being added to the Special Focus Market Scheme (Special FMS). These countries are Belize, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Morocco, and Uruguay. 46 new items are being added to Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS). This would have the effect of including 12 new markets for the first time.

Address by Shri Anand Sharma At the Release of Annual Supplement 2012-13 To the FTP 2009-14

June 5, 2012 1324 Views 0 comment Print

Recognizing the efficacy of the market diversification scheme, this year we are adding 7 new markets to Focus Market Scheme (FMS). These countries are Aruba, Algeria, Austria, Cambodia, Myanmar, Netherland Antilles, and Ukraine. 7 new markets are being added to the Special Focus Market Scheme (Spl FMS)- Belize, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Morocco, and Uruguay. 46 new items are being added to Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS). This would have the effect of including 12 new markets for the first time.

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