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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


Amendment in Appendix 11B for Value addition notified video Public Notice No. 42 dated 16.2.2010

May 3, 2010 397 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), 2009-14 Copper Anode / Copper Cathode / Copper Wire Rods (Manufactured from Copper concentrate) Minimum value addition – 8%

DGFT Public Notice No: 58/2009-2014- Fixation of new SION C 2047

April 27, 2010 699 Views 0 comment Print

In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) as contained in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.II), 2009-2014, as amended from time to time, addition of new SION C2047 at appropriate places, as mentioned in ANNEXURE “A” to this Public Notice, are made.

Import of sports weapons by ‘Renowned Shooters’ – Policy Circular No. 31 /2009-2014

April 27, 2010 535 Views 0 comment Print

On receipt of application, concerned RA shall send a copy of the application to National Rifle Association of India for their comments. After receipt of comments from the National Rifle Association of India, RA shall issue licence to the applicant. (ii) After issue of licence, RA shall forward a copy of licence to National Rifle Association of India with reference to their written recommendation for information.

Narendra Modi seeks lifting of ban on cotton export

April 24, 2010 694 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today appealed to the Central government to lift the ban on cotton exports imposed recently and also remove export duty on cotton with immediate effect.

Amendment in Schedule of DEPB rates of Textiles Product Group:89

April 21, 2010 556 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the “Schedule of DEPB Rates” (as amended from time to time).

Amendment in Schedule of DEPB rates (Fish & Fish Products)

April 20, 2010 385 Views 0 comment Print

Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Aquatic, Invertebrates and any Aquatic Animal product of marine or fresh water origin in live or chilled or dried form, including Ornamental Fish and any Aquatic Animal product of marine or fresh water origin not covered under S.No. 2 below.

DGFT needs to clarify on confusion regarding realisation of foreign exchange

April 20, 2010 1520 Views 0 comment Print

The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the procedures for claiming the duty credits under the Status Holder Incentive Scheme (SHIS). He has also issued a Policy Circular clarifying listing of supporting manufacturers in the duty credit scrips. He needs to clarify an important confusion regarding realisation of foreign exchange.

Listing of Supporting Manufacturer in the SHIS Scrip (Para 3.10.4 of HBPv1) and other details/instructions regarding SHIS

April 12, 2010 558 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Para 3.16 of the FTP and Public Notice No. 54/2009-14 dated 8.4.2010 which announced the procedure and application form ANF3E for filing the claim under SHIS scheme. Foroperationalising the scheme, the following has been decided.

DGFT notification 38/2009-2014-Regarding Compulsory registration of cotton yarn export contracts

April 9, 2010 832 Views 0 comment Print

The contracts for export of cotton yarn shall be registered with the textile commissioner prior to shipment, the notification said. Clearance of cotton yarn consignments would be cleared by the Customs after verifying that the contracts have been registered, it added.

DGFT Public Notice 55/2009-14- Opening of Extension Counter of Jt.DGFT Bhopal at Indore (Amendment in Appendix-I)

April 9, 2010 1005 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the following amendments/additions in Appendix 1 (List of Regional Authorities and their jurisdiction) in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I):

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