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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 825 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 669 Views 0 comment Print

eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal: Complete Compliance Guide

DGFT : eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal – Detailed Process, Advisory References, Service Exports Clarification & Professional Guide R...

February 1, 2026 2712 Views 0 comment Print

Wheat Flour Export Authorisation: Eligibility & Application Process (HS 1101)

DGFT : The notification sets out eligibility, documentation, and quota procedures for wheat flour exports. The key takeaway is that expor...

January 20, 2026 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 9th November 2025

CA, CS, CMA : Stay informed with this week’s crucial notifications and court rulings affecting Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI...

November 25, 2025 4056 Views 1 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 900 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 147 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 207 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 1464 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 3567 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 768 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 4146 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 1398 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 2919 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 796 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Sets New Rules for Wheat Export Allocation and Application Process

DGFT : The government has introduced clear procedures for applying and allocating wheat export quotas. Strict eligibility, timelines, and...

May 1, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Schedule Amended Due to Alignment with Customs Tariff Changes Under Finance Act 2026

DGFT : DGFT revised the RoDTEP schedule to reflect amendments in the Customs Tariff Act. The update ensures consistency between export in...

May 1, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

MIP Extension Notified Due to Continuation of Existing Import Policy Safeguards

DGFT : The government extended the Minimum Import Price on specified paper board imports to maintain existing policy conditions. The noti...

May 1, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Wheat Export Still Prohibited But Allowed Due to 25 LMT Relaxation Quota: DGFT

DGFT : The notification retains the prohibition on wheat exports but allows a limited relaxation of 25 LMT. The ruling clarifies that exp...

April 29, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Launches Online Module Due to Issues in Manual EPCG Scrip Utilization

DGFT : The trade notice introduces an electronic system to resolve difficulties faced in using manually issued EPCG scrips. It enables se...

April 21, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print


Duty exemption on re-import of Cut & Polished Diamonds sent abroad for Certification/ Grading

February 28, 2012 1233 Views 0 comment Print

Basic Customs Duty of 2% on import of cut & polished diamonds has been imposed by the Department of Revenue with effect from 16.1.2012 vide Notification No.01/2012. Such duty will not be applicable on re-import of cut & polished diamonds (each of 0.25 carat or more) sent for certification/ grading abroad to the above laboratories. (Earlier also similar provision existed in FTP which was deleted after the Basic Customs Duty on cut and polished diamonds was brought down to zero.)

Import of spares for the existing machinery procured indigenously under EPCG Scheme

February 23, 2012 3916 Views 0 comment Print

Under Para 8.2 (c) of Foreign Trade Policy, Capital Goods can be procured indigenously upon invalidating an EPCG Authorization. However, domestically procured Capital Goods cannot be treated as ‘imported Capital Goods’ and hence the facility of Para 5.2A of Foreign Trade Policy cannot be allowed for such Capital Goods sourced domestically after invalidating EPCG Authorization.

Operationalisation of provisions of Para 5.11.2 of Hand Book of Procedure Vol.-1 (2009-14) [RE: 2010]

February 23, 2012 2111 Views 0 comment Print

Para 5.11.2 of the Hand Book of Procedure Volume – 1 (HBP V-I) permits re-fixation of Annual Average Export Obligation, in case the export in any sector/ product group decline by more than 5%. This implies that for the sector/product group that witnessed such decline in 2010-11 as compared to 2009-10, would be entitled for such relief.

Corrigendum in description of export item at Sl. No 915, Product Code-62 of the DEPB Rate Schedule

February 23, 2012 565 Views 0 comment Print

Description of export item at Sl. No 915, Product Code-62 Chemicals of the DEPB Rate Schedule had a typographical error. It was wrongly appearing as Vinyl Oyridine Latex. It is corrected to read as Vinyl Pyridine Latex. There is no other change.

Permission for export of wheat through Land Custom Stations (LCS) on Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Nepal border

February 23, 2012 466 Views 0 comment Print

Made export of wheat free but only through Custom EDI ports. Now export of wheat is also being permitted from non-EDI Land Custom Stations on Bangladesh and Nepal border. The only requirement will be registration of quantity with DGFT.

Notification No. 98 (RE-2010)/2009-2014, 23.02.2012

February 23, 2012 508 Views 0 comment Print

Made export of non-basmati rice free by the private parties from privately held stocks only through Custom EDI ports. Two changes are being notified now in this notification: (i) State Trading Enterprises (STEs) including M/s. NCCF & NAFED have also been permitted to export privately held stocks of non-basmati rice. (ii) Export of non-basmati rice is also being permitted from non-EDI Land Custom Stations on Bangladesh and Nepal border. The only requirement for export through LCS will be registration of quantity with DGFT.

Amendment in Chapter 10 of Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items relating to export of Basmati Rice.00

February 21, 2012 1078 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 97 (RE-2010) /2009-2014 (i) Minimum Export Price of Basmati Rice has been reduced to US$ 700 per MT. Earlier it was US$ 900 or Rs. 41,400/- per MT FOB. MEP is expressed only in terms of US dollar. (ii) Export is now permitted through all EDI ports. Earlier it was allowed only through six ports. (iii) There is no change in any of the other existing conditions for export of basmati rice as have been notified from time to time. These conditions have been consolidated in the column “Nature of Restrictions” in the table of para 2.

Public Notice No. 99/(RE2010)/2009-14 , Dated: 16.02.2012

February 16, 2012 768 Views 0 comment Print

The description mentioned for item at Sr.No.23, Table-8, Appendix 37D was “G.V.W. exceeding 20 tonnes : Lorries and Trucks”. This description is corrected to read as “g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes:Lorries and trucks”. However, the ITC HS Code 870422 will remain same.

Minimum Export Price of Onions

February 15, 2012 634 Views 0 comment Print

Minimum Export Price (MEP) of all varieties of onions excluding Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions will be US$ 125 per Metric Ton F.O.B. It was US$ 150 per Metric Ton for general category onion as notified on 11.01.2012. For Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions MEP will continue to be US$ 250 per MT.

Amendment in SION, A1790 and A1834 – Public Notice No. 98(Re 2010)/2009-2014

February 10, 2012 858 Views 0 comment Print

Only the name of the import item (input) is modified from ‘Antimony Dioxide/Oxide’ to ‘Antimony Trioxide’. There is no change in either the description or quantity of the inputs or in the description of the export product.

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