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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


Clarifications on issues pertaining to EPCG Scheme raised in the Port Officers’ Meeting held on 03.12.2010

January 17, 2011 780 Views 0 comment Print

It cannot be accepted for EO fulfillment against the authorization obtained by the Yarn Supplier unless supplies are covered under Chapter 8 of FTP/HBP.Vol.I as the linkage of supplies to garment manufacturer cannot be established otherwise.

Re-Credit Certificate for Re-export of defective/unfit goods and/or Re-assessment of Debited Duty and/or re-exports on account of any other reason

January 14, 2011 3031 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of re-export of defective or unfit goods or re-assessment of debited duty, Customs issues a Re-credit Certificate containing particulars of scrip used, date of import of re-exported goods and amount debited while importing such goods / re-assessment details. Customs shall permit use of this Re-credit Amount to the extent of 98%, within a period of 6 months from the date of issuance of re-credit certificate.

Public Notice No. 22 (RE-2010)/2009-14, Dated: 14.01.2011

January 14, 2011 928 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of re-export of defective or unfit goods or re-assessment of debited duty, Customs issues a Re-credit Certificate containing particulars of scrip used, date of import of re-exported goods and amount debited while importing such goods / re-assessment details.

Trade Notice No. 3/2011, Dated: 11.01.2011

January 11, 2011 634 Views 0 comment Print

Applicants may note that for the preparation of Republic Day Parade and rehearsal, there may be entry restriction and security requirements in and around Rajpath (where Udyog Bhawan is located) especially after 20th January, 2011. Therefore they may seek earlier dates rather than wait for 20th, 21st and 24th January, which are the last three days.

Procedure relating to tracing and tracking of export consignment of pharmaceuticals and drugs-regarding

January 10, 2011 666 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters of pharmaceutical products will be required to affix barcodes on their export products to facilitate tracing and tracking of their products. In order to enable exporters of pharmaceutical products for incorporation of this technology, adequate time is being given and that is why para 3 will be made applicable on 1st July 2011.

Allocation of quantities of cotton for export in terms of Policy Circular No. 09 dated 29.12.2010

January 10, 2011 469 Views 0 comment Print

Submission of required documents (as given in Note 1 and Note 2 of Annexure I of Policy Circular No.9 dated 29/12/2010), scrutiny thereof and grant of RC, if found eligible, shall be held on the working days either in the forenoon (10.00 AM to 1.00 PM) or in the afternoon (2.00 PM to 5.00 PM) between 11th and 24th of January, 2011.

Allocation of quantities of cotton for export in terms of Policy Circular No. 09 dated 29.12.2010

January 10, 2011 322 Views 0 comment Print

The Annexure to this Trade Notice contains the allocation of 19,00,000 Bales of cotton. The fractional numbers, in the annexed allocations will be rounded off at the time of issue of Registration Certificates, in order to ensure commercially meaningful transaction.

Public Notice No. 20 (RE-2010)/2009-14, Dated: 05.01.2011

January 5, 2011 831 Views 0 comment Print

The exporters were required to submit the application for grant of Export Licence for Restricted items alongwith the self certified copy of Export Order/Purchase Order/ Proforma Invoice. But, in order to reduce the transaction cost, this requirement has been dispensed with. Now, the exporters will be required to only indicate the name and address of foreign buyers in the application form.

“On-line” submission of application-Clarification regarding use of manual mode for filing application on DGFT’s server

January 4, 2011 553 Views 0 comment Print

In such cases, the exporters shall use the manual Shipping Bill filing option on the DGFT’s server to file their application for Export Promotion Schemes (Chapter 3,4 and 5 for the FTP). Moreover, necessary documents in original including Shipping Bills will need to be submitted to jurisdictional Regional Authority of DGFT by the exporter. However, EDI Shipping Bills which are not transmitted properly will need to be EDI cleared and transmitted to DGFT’s Server for grant of benefits. EDI Shipping Bill will not be accepted through manual option mode.

Prohibition on import of milk and milk products from China

January 3, 2011 448 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5, read along with Section 3(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, also read along with paragraph 2.1 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Central Government hereby further extends the prohibition on import of milk and milk products including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionary/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient, from China.

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