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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


Notification no 64 dated 04.08.2011 for import of rough marble blocks for year 2011-12

August 9, 2011 2050 Views 0 comment Print

Notification no 64 of 4th August mentions that only units having installed marble gangsaw machine on or prior to 31.3.2011 and cumulative turnover of atleast Rupees Five Crores during the 5 years 2005-06 to 2009-10( whether domestic or foreign) alongwith other conditions will be eligible to apply for import quota. Intention is to only consider manufacturing turnover and it is with this intention that we have said that marble gangsaw needs to be installed in the unit on or prior to 31.3.2011.

Online transmission of DES (Advance Authorization), EPCG and DEPB at Air Cargo Complex, Cochin location w.e.f. 08.08.2011

August 5, 2011 1060 Views 0 comment Print

As and when Customs (CBEC) have conveyed their readiness to implement on-line message exchange between Customs and DGFT, Policy Circulars have been issued from time to time by DGFT indicating the names and Port Codes of such Customs Ports where EDI facility would be available. Such Policy Circulars are listed below.

ICD Merripalem, Guntur District, (AP) included under para 4.19 of HBP v.1 for availing export promotion benefits

August 4, 2011 777 Views 0 comment Print

Sub: Inclusion of ICD Merripalem Guntur District, (AP) as a Port of Registration under Para 4.19 of HBP v.1

Availability of DEPB benefit on export of Cotton made on or after 01.10.2010

August 4, 2011 778 Views 0 comment Print

DEPB benefit on export of ‘Cotton’ was withdrawn vide Public Notice No. 45 (RE 2010)/2009-14 dated the 31st March, 2011. Exports made on or after 01.10.2010 will now be entitled for DEPB benefit under DEPB entry Sl. No. 22D of the Product Group ‘Miscellaneous’.

Restoration of DEPB benefit on export of ‘Cotton yarn including Melange Yarn’

August 4, 2011 675 Views 0 comment Print

DEPB benefit on export of ‘Cotton yarn including Melange yarn’ was withdrawn vide Public Notice No. 57/2009-14 dated the 21st April, 2010. Exports made on or after 01.04.2011 will now be entitled for DEPB benefit under DEPB entry sr. No. 78 of the Product Group Textiles.

Quota of Skimmed and Whole Milk Powder under Tariff Rate Quota Scheme, amendment thereof – PUBLIC NOTICE NO.66 (RE-2010)/2009-2014

August 4, 2011 874 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14 (FTP) and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I), 2009-14 (HBPv1), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment at List of Items covered under the Tariff Rate Quota Scheme under Para 2.59 of Handbook of Procedures Vol-1, 2009-14.

Notification No. 65 (RE-2010)/2009-2014, Dated: 04/08/2011

August 4, 2011 625 Views 0 comment Print

Existing policy conditions (prior to this amendment) as available at page 474-475, for the Exim Codes 6802 10 00, 6802 21 10, 6802 21 20, 6802 21 90, 6802 91 00 and 6802 92 00 of Chapter 68 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items are extracted below (earlier policy conditions).

Notification No. 64 (RE-2010)/2009-2014, Dated: 04/08/2011

August 4, 2011 5573 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 64 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 Import policy of rough marble blocks for the year 2011-12 has increased the import quota from 3 lakh MT to 5 lakh MT with an MIP of US$ 325 per MT.

DGFT – Export of Cotton [ITC (HS) Code 5201 and 5203] – obtaining of Registration Certificate

August 4, 2011 574 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters intending to export cotton [ITC (HS) Codes 5201 and 5203] will apply to the Regional Authority (RA) for grant of Registration Certificate (RC) subject to the following conditions – (i) The applicant should not be a defaulter / must not be in the Denied Entities List (DEL). (ii) An applicant shall submit a performance guarantee in the form of a Bank Guarantee (in the format given in Annexure 2) for 2.5% of the value equivalent of the quantity for which RC is being applied, or for Rs 1 lakh, whichever is more. Notification No. 63 (RE-2010)/2009-2014,

Re-import of perishable edible / food products for export again

August 4, 2011 853 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received seeking a clarification on the applicability of condition of shelf life of 60% stipulated under Para 13 of Chapter 1A (General notes regarding Import Policy) of ITC(HS) in case of re-import of edible/food products like frozen meat, frozen mango slices and pulp etc. under the para 2.38 of Foreign Trade Policy. It has been stated in the representations that sometimes edible/food products exported abroad are re-imported for relabeling/repack/rework and re-exported subsequently. Since the condition of shelf life of 60% pertains to goods imported into the country, it has been requested to clarify whether the said condition is applicable for such goods.

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