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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 138 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


Quantity restriction of 65 lakh bales on export of cotton during Cotton Season, 2010-11

June 9, 2011 370 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 57 (RE-2010)/2009-14 Cap on export of cotton during the current Cotton Season is increased to 65 lakh bales from 55 lakh bales as was notified earlier. Other conditions remain unchanged.

Minimum Export Price of Onions – Notification No. 56 (RE–2010)/2009-2014

June 8, 2011 598 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No 56 (RE – 2010)/2009-2014 Minimum Export Price (MEP) of onions other than Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram onions will be US$ 200 per Metric Ton F.O.B. It was US$ 170 per Metric Ton as notified on 31.03.2011. There shall be no change in the MEP of Bangalore Rose Onion and Krishnapuram onion which continues to be USD 350 per Metric Ton F.O.B.

Export of River Sand to Maldives under Bi-lateral Trade Agreement between Government of India and Government of the Republic of Maldives

June 7, 2011 808 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 Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014,, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby adds Export Licencing Note 2 in Chapter 25 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items.

Export of Stone Aggregate to Maldives under Bi-lateral Trade Agreement between Government of India and Government of the Republic of Maldives

June 7, 2011 1114 Views 0 comment Print

Export of the quantities of Stone Aggregate with the annual ceiling indicated in the respective columns in Export Licencing Note 1(i) above has been permitted for export to the Republic of Maldives under Bi-lateral Trade Agreement between Government of India and Government of the Republic of Maldives.

DGFT – Exemption for export of wheat flour to Maldives for the years 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14

June 7, 2011 846 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 53 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 Export of 32,094.70 MTs of wheat flour to Maldives for the year 2011-12 was permitted through Notification No. 43 of 20.04.2011. Now, the quantity of wheat flour, as indicated above, is permitted to be exported for the years 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14 to Maldives under the Bi-lateral Trade Agreement between Government of India and the Republic of Maldives, through the designated PSUs, mentioned against each year.

Clarification about requirement of 'Declaration of Intent' on Free Shipping Bills for claiming Chapter 3 scheme benefits

June 3, 2011 1580 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified that ‘Declaration of Intent’ needs to be mentioned mandatorily on the free shipping bills for claiming Chapter 3 benefits . This declaration can be made in the product description column in the free shipping bills where sufficient space is available for this purpose. Instances have also been reported where free shipping bills bear only the name of the Chapter 3 scheme like FPS,FMS etc or the intention to claim Chapter 3 benefit has been mentioned manually on the shipping bills duly attested by customs. In such cases RA’s will accept these shipping bills for grant of Chapter 3 benefits.

Exemption for export of 10,000 MTs of organic sugar

June 3, 2011 723 Views 0 comment Print

Export of sugar is free subject to obtaining release order from the Chief Director(Sugar), Directorate of Sugar. But, the same is not required for export of Organic sugar with a ceiling of 10,000 MTs per annum and subject to certain conditions mentioned above.

Export of Organic Pulses

June 3, 2011 799 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Organic Pulses was earlier exempted from the ban on export of pulses with a ceiling of 10,000 tonnes upto 31.03.2012 and subject to certain conditions. Now exemption on export of organic pulses and lentils will be per annum ; but with the ceiling of 10,000 MTs and subject to conditions mentioned above.

Exemption for export of 10,000 MTs of organic edible oils

June 3, 2011 661 Views 0 comment Print

Prohibition on export of edible oils is upto 30.09.2011. But, the same will not apply to export of Organic edible oils (new addition now) in addition to other relaxations/exemption granted earlier; but with a ceiling of 10,000 MTs per annum and subject to certain conditions mentioned in para (3) above.

Amendment of para3.11.8 of HBP Vol I( 2009-14)

June 3, 2011 706 Views 0 comment Print

Till now Shipping Bills filed under Chapter 4 (including drawback), Chapter 5 or Chapter 6 schemes needed a ‘Declaration of Intent’ for claiming chapter 3 benefits. Now this ‘Declaration of Intent’ is required only on Free Shipping Bills for claiming Chapter 3 benefits.

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