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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


Latest News


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


Indian Trade Classification(Harmonised System) of Export and Import Items, 2012 [ITC(HS),2012]

April 18, 2012 658 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 Paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, the Central Government hereby notifies ‘Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) of Export and Import Items, 2012’ [ITC (HS), 2012] as enclosed in the Annexure to this Notification.

Notification No. 111 (RE-2010)/2009-14, Dated: 18.04.2012

April 18, 2012 571 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 Paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, the Central Government hereby notifies ‘Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) of Export and Import Items, 2012’ [ITC (HS), 2012] as enclosed in the Annexure to this Notification.

Validity of extension for export of 6,50,000 tons of wheat products upto 31.03.2013

April 2, 2012 609 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the 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 hereby makes the following amendment, with immediate effect, in Notification No. 61(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 20.07.2011.2.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of non radial bias tyres, tubes & flaps originating in, or exported from, China PR and Thailand

March 30, 2012 1180 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 17/2012-Customs (AD) Amends notification No. 117/2010-Customs dated the 18th November, 2010 so as to continue, up to and inclusive of 07th October, 2012, the anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘new/unused pneumatic non radial bias tyres, tubes & flaps with or without tubes and/or flap of rubber, having nominal rim dia code above 16”used in buses and lorries/trucks, originating in, or exported from, China PR and Thailand

Trade Notice No. 25/2011, Dated: 29.03.2012

March 29, 2012 403 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed step by step guide for filling the online SCOMET application is available on the DGFT website (dgft.gov.in) under the ‘Help’ option. A link for ‘SCOMET Help’ guide has also been provided at the end of the ‘Guidelines’ given below. Exporters are encouraged to file ANF 2E applications online. Exporters will have the option to apply for SCOMET licence either by submitting a paper application to the DGFT(Hqrs.), Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi or by filing application online. This facility of applying either by a hard copy or online will cease on 30.06.2012.

Trade Notic No. 25/2012, Dated: 29.03.2012

March 29, 2012 856 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Notice 25 Facility for online filing of Aayat Niryat Form 2E (application form for SCOMET Licence) is being introduced by DGFT to reduce time and transaction cost for the exporters and facilitate faster processing of SCOMET applications. Online SCOMET application can be accessed on the DGFT website under the icon ‘ECOM Application’.

Extension of prohibition on export of Pulses (except Kabuli Chana and 10,000 tonnes of organic pulses) upto 31.03.2013

March 27, 2012 844 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No 109 (RE – 2010)/2009-2014 Prohibition on export of pulses has been extended by one more year; from 31.03.2012 to 31.03.2013. But, there are two exceptions to this. One is export of Kabuli Chana. Second is export of Organic Pulses and lentils; but with a ceiling of 10,000 MTs per annum and subject to certain conditions mentioned above.

Procedure for refund / revalidation of DEPBs/Reward Scrips for re-credit of 4% CVD (SAD)

March 27, 2012 1885 Views 0 comment Print

PUBLIC NOTICE No. 105/2009-14(RE 2010) This will reduce the transaction cost and procedural burden as it will facilitate utilisation of re-credit without requiring it to be presented to RA of DGFT for an endorsement of revalidation.

Regarding Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) – Public Notice No.104 (RE-2010)/2009-2014

March 23, 2012 1561 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No.104 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby amends para 2.32.2 A of Handbook of Procedure, Vol. I relating to Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) for Import of Metallic Waste and Scrap and inserts a new para 2.32.2 B relating to responsibility and liability of PSIA and the importer.

Amendment in SION A-1778 – PUBLIC NOTICE NO -103/2009-2014(RE 2010)

March 22, 2012 913 Views 0 comment Print

PUBLIC NOTICE NO:103/2009-2014(RE 2010) – Earlier the export product was Black Toner. The description of the export product has been widened to include Color Toner also, with attendant modification in the number and quantity of inputs.

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