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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


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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 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


Public Notice No. 14 /2009-2014 (RE 2010), Dated:02.11.2010

November 2, 2010 496 Views 0 comment Print

In case of revalidation of advance authorization issued prior to 27.8.2009, it should be ensured that value addition (VA) is maintained at 15% (and as per details mentioned in para 4.1.6 of FTP) or as stipulated in the advance authorization, whichever is higher.

Permission for export of 10,000 tons of edible oil in branded consumer packs from 01.11.2010 to 31.10.2011

November 1, 2010 486 Views 0 comment Print

The export of edible oils under Chapter 15 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, in branded consumer packs of up to 5 Kgs. was permitted subject to a limit of 10,000 tons during 01.11.2009 to 31.10.2010 from Customs EDI Ports Vide Notification 18/2009-2014 dated 02.12.2009.

SION H-158 as amendment done by Public Notice No. 104/(RE2008)/2004-09 dated 7.11.2008- DGFT Policy Circular No. 03(RE-2010)/2009-14

October 25, 2010 307 Views 0 comment Print

Such non-inclusion of the Public Notice in the SION book, that was published subsequently, does not signify that the specific SION (in this case H-158 in Public Notice of 7.11.2008) has been rescinded / withdrawn. The SION H-158, as amended on 7.11.2008, continues to be available in the application filing software at DGFT Website (www.dgft.gov.in). RAs may please take note.

Amendment of DEPB entry Sl. No. 434 & 525 of the Product Group “Chemicals” (Product Code- 62)

October 13, 2010 427 Views 0 comment Print

There were two DEPB entries at Sl. No. 434 and 525 of the Product Group “Chemicals” (Product Code: 62) for the same product “Refined Glycerine”. The purpose of the amendment is to retain only one entry. Accordingly, DEPB entry at Sl. No. 434 stands deleted. There is no change in the DEPB rate for entry at Sl. No. 525.

Public Notice No. 12(RE-2010)/2009-2014, Dated: 11.10.2010

October 13, 2010 301 Views 0 comment Print

Purpose of the amendment is to describe the product better and make a distinction between “live or chilled form” (with no value cap) and “dried form” for which same value cap would continue. There is no change in the DEPB rate.

Additional Port of Registration under E.P. Schemes

October 13, 2010 330 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the following amendments are hereby made in the Handbook of Procedures, vol.1.

Import policy of fish body oil

October 8, 2010 840 Views 0 comment Print

Existing policy (prior to this amendment) as available at page 79 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items is extracted below

Clarification on the procedure to re-credit 4 percent Special Additional Duty (SAD) of Customs in DEPB, VKGUY, FPS FMS,MLFPS scrips

October 8, 2010 703 Views 0 comment Print

Intention of the aforesaid provision for revalidation is to allow the utilization of the re-credited amount. Hence, it is clarified that the validity of the re-credited scrips shall be six months from the date of endorsement by Regional Authorities or the original validity of the duty credit scrip, whichever is later. This revalidation shall be irrespective of the fact as to whether the scrip has expired on or before the date of submission of the scrip to the Regional Authority.

DGFT notification on Prohibition on Export of Edible Oils

September 30, 2010 418 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Notification No. 07 dated 30th September 2010 the Central Government hereby amends, with immediate effect, Notification No.85 (RE-2007)/2004-2009 dated 17.3.2008 read with Notification No.60 (RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 20th November, 2008, Notification No.33 (RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 19th August, 2008, Notification No.98 (RE-2008)/2004-2009 dated 17.3.2009, Notification No.04/2009-2014 dated 04.09.2009 and Notification No.18/2009-2014 dated 02.12.2009, as amended from time to time.

Amendments in Notification No.58/2009-14 dated 17.8.2010. (Export of Cotton)

September 30, 2010 337 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) read with Para 1.3 and 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, and also read with Notification No. 26 (RE 2008)/2004-09 dated 22.7.2008 and Notification No. 44/2009-14 dated 21.05.2010, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Notification No. 58/2009-14 dated 17.08.2010.

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