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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


Consolidated Guidelines for import of precious metal by the Nominated Agencies

August 19, 2011 1053 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Circular No. 39 (RE-2010)/2009-14 For the Premier Trading Houses and the Star Trading Houses (only for Gems & Jewellery exporters), the Certificate Holder shall be required to request to the concerned Regional Authority (RA) (who had issued the Status Certificate / the Registered office is located) enclosing therewith a self-attested copy of the valid Status Certificate. RA, in turn, shall issue a Certificate to the Status Certificate Holder in the format appended to this Policy Circular as Annexure I. This Certificate shall be valid for one year starting from 1st day of the Financial Year of filing application. This Certificate shall be renewed every year based on the validity of the Status Certificate, the performance of the Nominated Agency on annual basis and their submission of regular returns prescribed in the following paragraph.

Export of Cotton [ITC (HS) Code 5201 & 5203]: obtaining of Registration Certificate

August 18, 2011 574 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Cotton [ITC (HS) Code 5201 & 5203]: obtaining of Registration Certificate. S.O. (E) 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, 2009-14, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in Notification No.63(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 4.8.2011:-

Update on Export of Non-Basmati Rice

August 18, 2011 942 Views 0 comment Print

GFT has notified all the conditions approved by EGOM and it was decided to first call for intent to export through e-mail for shortlisting of the successful allottees by applying a cut whenever the quantity of 10 lakh MTs is exhausted on a first come first served basis. A wait list of applicants will also be maintained in case any of the successful allottee is not able to produce complete documents or obtain Registration Certificate. In the second stage the applicants were required to submit all the prescribed documents to the concerned Regional Authorities/DGFT (HQ) for scrutiny and issue of Registration Certificate enabling them to export the rice. The DGFT vide Trade Notice dated 27-07-2011 notified allocation of quantities of export of rice to various exporters numbering 82 and a waiting list of 30 applicants. However, Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in its interim order passed on 27-07-2011 in W.P. No. 5237/2011 filed by Kannu Aditya(India) Ltd. has directed that no allotment shall be made till the next date of hearing.

Allocation of quantity of Rough Marble Blocks for import for Financial Year 2011-12

August 17, 2011 986 Views 0 comment Print

The Regional Authorities of DGFT shall carefully scrutinize the documents submitted, as prescribed in Notification No.64 dated 4.8.201. In case any applicant/firm is found to have submitted false or erroneous information or have made any misdeclaration/misrepresentation, such applicant / firm (a) shall forfeit the allocation made in this Trade Notice, (b) shall be debarred from allocation of marble in future and (c) shall be liable for penal action under the provisions of Foreign Trade (D&R) Act, 1992, as amended. Only one licence per IEC holder is to be issued by the RA.

MEP for export of Sona Masuri, Ponni Samba and Matta rice

August 12, 2011 591 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Para 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Public Notice No. 44 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 dated 31.03.2011 read with (i) Public Notice No. 36 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 dated 01.03.2011 and (ii) Public Notice No. 37 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 dated 08.03.2011 relating to procedure for export of 1,50,000 MTs of Non Basmati Rice( Sona Masuri, Ponni Samba & Matta rice varieties).

Public Notice No. 71 (RE-2010)/2009-2014, Dated: 12.08.2011

August 12, 2011 505 Views 0 comment Print

Over the period, in respect of certain import items pertaining to above two SIONs, improvement in consumption has been observed. Accordingly, quantity allowed for such items has been reduced.

Public Notice No. 70/2009-2014 (RE-2010), Dated: 12.08.2011

August 12, 2011 496 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 an addition in the heading of Appendix 4D of Handbook of Procedure Vol. I (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms) 2009-2014, as described in para 2 below. Last such addition was made in Public Notice No.58/2009-2014 dated 30th June, 2011.

DGFT on Minimum Export Price of Onions

August 12, 2011 676 Views 0 comment Print

Minimum Export Price (MEP) of Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram onions will be US$ 400 per Metric Ton F.O.B. It was US$ 350 per Metric Ton as notified on 16.05.2011. Minimum Export Price (MEP) of onions other than Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram onions will be US$ 275 per Metric Ton F.O.B. It was US$ 230 per Metric Ton as notified on 15.07.2011. Notification No 66 (RE – 2010)/2009-2014,

Trade Notice No. 15, Dated: 10.08.2011

August 10, 2011 448 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Notice 15 dated 10th August, 2011 In this Trade Notice (para 4) it was provided that the concerned exporters may approach the RC issuing Authorities within 3 days alongwith all necessary documents for rectification of error if any. The concerned RAs would verify the documents and do rectification if required. After issue of Trade Notice No. 11 of 29.06.2011, many exporters have submitted the documents with RC issuing authorities. These have been verified. After verification, 61 firms have not been found to have defaulted. Accordingly their names have been removed from the list. The list of remaining defaulters is annexed with this Trade Notice.

Policy Circular No. 38 (RE-2010)/2009-14, Dated: 10.08.2011

August 10, 2011 1027 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided that a variation of – 5% in weight against Registration Certificates issued for export of cotton yarn shall be allowed. Thus a variation of – 5% in weight in exports of cotton yarn against registered contracts shall not be treated as default for the purpose of imposition of penalty or debarment from future registrations.

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