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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


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

February 23, 2012 493 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 547 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 1105 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 780 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 676 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 876 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.

Public Notice No. 97 (RE-2010)/2009-14, Dated: 09.02.2012

February 9, 2012 453 Views 0 comment Print

For a new export product ‘Ball Pen Tips of Nickel Silver Wire of 1.60mm diameter’ is notified. SION C-864, C-1802, C-1888 and C-1937 are made harmonious by using uniform description of Tungsten Carbide Balls only and wastage is reduced from 2% to 1%.

Import policy of arms and ammunition for Specified Sportspersons / Sport Bodies, amendment thereof

February 9, 2012 3858 Views 0 comment Print

The procedure for issue of import license/authorization for import of arms & ammunition by specified sports persons/sports bodies has been dispensed with. NRAI, SAI and SSCB can freely import arms and ammunition for their own use or their affiliates. Renowned Shooter can freely import arms and ammunition for their own use. Import Policy Regime for ‘Air Gun Pellets’ continues to be ‘free’. This notification does not exempt the specified sports persons/sports bodies from the Arms Act, 1959 or Rules thereunder; but merely makes amendments in the Import Policy regime for the specified categories of importers.

Amendment in Appendix – 30 A relating to Export Obligation Period under Advance Authorization/DFIA Schemes – Public Notice No. 96 (RE-2010)/2009-2014

February 7, 2012 685 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 96 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 Export Obligation Period for import of silk in any form is increased from six months to nine months.

Fixation of Standard Input-Output Norms (SION) for the export product “Articles made of Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE)”

February 2, 2012 1170 Views 0 comment Print

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 95 /(RE-2010)/2009-2014 A new SION for the export product Articles made of Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE)”is being notified.

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