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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


Conditions and modalities for registration of contracts of cotton with DGFT

December 16, 2010 400 Views 0 comment Print

It was the decision of meeting of Group of Ministers that 55 lakh bales of cotton should be allowed for export during the cotton season 2010-11. Actual exports commenced from 1st Nov.2010 under the EARCs granted by Office of Textile Commissioner, Mumbai, giving a time of 45 days to make such exports. It has been brought to the notice of Govt. that actual exports under such registered contracts are much less than the quantity approved by GoM.

Registration of contracts for export of cotton by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade-regarding

December 16, 2010 582 Views 0 comment Print

The export contracts of cotton (Tariff Codes 5201, 5202 & 5203) will now be registered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. Earlier, such registration were with Textile Commissioner, Mumbai.

Allocation of 8,200 MTs of Raw Sugar to USA under tariff rate quota for the year 2010-11 through M/s. Indian Sugar Exim Corporation Ltd, New Delhi

December 15, 2010 487 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.1, 2.4 and 2.29 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby allocates a total quantity of 8,200 MTs of Raw Sugar, H.S. Code No. 1701 00 00 { in the Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import Items}(at 98 degree Pol) out of non-levy(free sale) quota of 2010-2011(October, 2010 to September,2011).

Amendment in Paragraph 2.27 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol.I, 2009-2014(RE 2010) regarding import of samples

December 6, 2010 345 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the following amendment is being made in Para 2.27 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I, 2009-2014(RE 2010) in view of Customs Notification No. 16 dated 27.02.2010.

Prohibition on export of Pulses – Exemption for export of 60 MTs of pulses to the Republic of Maldives

December 3, 2010 409 Views 0 comment Print

The export of pulses had been prohibited vide Notification No. 15(RE-2006)/2004-09 dated 27.06.2006 which had initially been imposed for a period of 6 months and is presently extended till 31.03.2011 vide Notification No. 35 /2009-14 dated 30.03.2010.

Prohibition on export of edible oils–clarification regarding exemptions from export of edible oils-regarding

December 2, 2010 334 Views 0 comment Print

Permission was also given for export of edible oils, in branded consumer packs of upto 5 Kgs with a ceiling of 10,000 tons through custom EDI Ports upto 31.10.2009. This was first notified on 20.11.2008 and extended from time-to-time. Presently as per Notification No. 09(RE-2010)/2009-14 of 01.11.2010 such export of edible oil in branded consumer packs of upto 5 Kgs is permissible upto 31.10.2011, subject to the limit of 10,000 tons.

Export of Cotton Yarn not entitled to DEPB benefit under the DEPB Rate Schedule

November 29, 2010 307 Views 0 comment Print

It was stated in the DGFT Public Notice No. 57 dated 21.4.2010, that Export of “Cotton yarn including Melange Yarn” appearing at DEPB entry Sl. No. 78 of the Product Group “Textiles” shall not be entitled for DEPB benefit from immediate effect. Thereafter references have been received from Trade and Industry and Regional Authorities of DGFT seeking to know whether export of cotton yarn shall be entitled for DEPB benefit @ 1.5% under DEPB entry Sl. No. 22D of the Misc. Products (Product code 90).

DGFT-Amendment/modification of SION S.No.C-739 under Engineering Product Group

November 26, 2010 418 Views 0 comment Print

Wires are also permitted as an admissible input to be imported under the condition that such wire must be of larger diameter than the exported end product. There is no change in quantity of input permitted per tonne of export item.

Notification No. 10(RE-2010)/2009-2014, Dated: 15.11.2010

November 15, 2010 451 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) as amended, read with Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014.

Modification of SION A-3559 under Chemical & Allied Products Group

November 3, 2010 496 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the following amendment is made in the Handbook of Procedure Vol. II ( as stated in paragraph 1.1 of Vol. I).

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