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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 of Para 2.63 (iii) of HBP Vol.I regarding RCMC

February 22, 2010 535 Views 0 comment Print

In case an export product is not covered by any Export Promotion Council/Commodity Board, etc. RCMC in respect thereof is to be obtained from FIEO. Further, in case of multi product exporters, not registered with any EPC, where main line of business is not discernible, the exporter has an option to obtain RCMC from Federation of Indian Exporters Organization (FIEO).

Amendment/modification in SION S. No. C-1808

February 22, 2010 393 Views 0 comment Print

In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) as contained in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.2), 2009-2014, as amended from time to time, amendments/corrections/modification at appropriate places as mentioned in ANNEXURE “A” to this Public Notice are made.

Amendment in Policy Circular No. 94 dated 16.6.2009-Verification of new IEC

February 22, 2010 418 Views 0 comment Print

The physical verification shall be carried out by a team of two officials which shall be led by an officer not below the rank of FTDO. However in exceptional circumstances, and with specific orders of the HOO in RA’s a two member team comprising of one FTDO/ Section Head/ LA and one UDC/ Senior LDC may carry out inspection of new IEC numbers, as required in the para (1) of the Policy Circular No. 94 dated 16.6.2009.

DGFT notification on amendment in paragraph 4.1.6 related to Value Addition under Advance

February 16, 2010 712 Views 0 comment Print

Advance Authorisation necessitates exports with a minimum value addition of 15%, except for items specified in Appendix 11B of HBP v1 and for items in Gems & Jewellery Sector, for which value addition would be as per paragraph 4A.2.1 of HBP v1.

DGFT public notice-Appendix 11B for Value addition in terms of paragraph 4.1.6 of FTP

February 16, 2010 1459 Views 0 comment Print

A new Appendix i.e., Appendix 11B related to Value addition Norms (below 15%) for specific product(s) under Advance Authorisation Scheme” stands added in the Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms in the HBP, v1, as per the Appendix attached to this Public Notice.

Public Notice No. 41/2009-2014, Dated: 15.02.2010

February 15, 2010 412 Views 0 comment Print

This refers to HS Code No. 1701 00 00 in the Schedule-2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2009-2014 under which M/s Indian Sugar Exim Corporation Limited, New Delhi is the designated agency for export of Sugar to EU under Preferential Quota

Clarification on the stipulation of minimum 15% disbursement of precious metal by Nominated agencies to exporters

February 11, 2010 736 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to DGFT Policy Circular No. 1 dated 27.8.2009 to be read with Policy Circular No. 77 dated 31.03.09 on the above subject. Representations have been received from Trade and Industry to clarify as to whether the requirement of disbursement of minimum 15% stated at Sl. No. 3(c) of the Circular No. 1 dated 27.8.2009, is to be adhered for each consignment of precious metal being imported by the Nominated agencies (other than the designated banks) mentioned in Paragraph 4A.4 of FTP.

Import policy for vehicles

February 10, 2010 792 Views 0 comment Print

The import of new vehicles shall be permitted only through the Customs port at Nhava Sheva, Kolkata, Chennai and Chennai Airport, Cochin, ICD-Tughlakabad and Delhi Air Cargo, Mumbai Port and Mumbai Air Cargo Complex, ICD Talegaon Pune.

Prohibition on export of wheat and wheat products–exemption for export of wheat to Nepal

February 9, 2010 430 Views 0 comment Print

The prohibition imposed by this Notification on export of wheat shall not be applicable to export of 50,000 MT of wheat to Nepal through Food Corporation of India. The above mentioned quantity shall be exported by Food Corporation of India out of the Central Pool stock. Wheat may be exported at economic cost.

Amendment in Appendix 4C of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.-II)

February 9, 2010 2290 Views 0 comment Print

The rules to enable this provision have been notified only now in December, 2009. This implies that every employer will have to rework the taxable salary for its employees for the months for which salary has already been paid (April to November) and consequent increase, if any, in the tax to be deducted at source will have to be recovered and paid immediately to avoid interest payments.

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