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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. 165 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 27.03.2009

March 27, 2009 439 Views 0 comment Print

For exports made w.e.f. 1.4.2008, in Table 9 (Sl.No.26) of Appendix 37A, the following sentences are inserted at the end in the Note inserted vide Public Notice No.65 (RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 19.8.2008.

Claiming of deemed export benefits under para 8.2(b) of FTP-Clarification regarding

March 27, 2009 724 Views 0 comment Print

Doubts are raised as to whether EOUs can file applications for deemed export benefits with RAs. Similar doubts have also been expressed regarding filing of deemed export drawback and TED refund applications by DTA suppliers with Development Commissioners.

Guidelines for import of Marble by EOUs

March 26, 2009 727 Views 0 comment Print

Thus, EOUs have no route available for DTA sale of marble. It has been pointed out by Association of marble exporters / importers that in spite of provisions as mentioned above, clandestine DTA sale of imported marble from EOUs still takes place.

Public Notice No. 164 (RE-2008)/2004-09, Dated: 25.03.2009

March 25, 2009 550 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under para 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures.

Policy Circular No. 73 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 25.03.2009

March 25, 2009 448 Views 0 comment Print

In Policy Circular No. 68(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 2nd March, 2009, in last line of Para 2, Policy Circular No. 13(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 30.6.08” shall be read as Policy Circular No. 12(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 27.6.08

Importability of Alternative inputs allowed as per SION under DFIA Scheme

March 24, 2009 943 Views 0 comment Print

The matter was examined in detail and it has been decided to clarify to all concerned that since the objective of SION is to allow duty free import of the inputs which are actually used or are capable of being used in the export product, the exporter has the flexibility to import the alternative input / product mentioned in the SION.

Public Notice No. 163 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 23.03.2009

March 23, 2009 532 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-shipment inspection certificate as per the format in Annexure I to Appendix 5 from any of the Inspection & Certification agencies given in Appendix-5 to the effect that the consignment does not contain radio active contaminated material in any form.

Public Notice No. 162 (RE-2008)/2004-09, Dated: 23.03.2009

March 23, 2009 475 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Para 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures.

Public Notice No. 161 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 19.03.2009

March 19, 2009 364 Views 0 comment Print

In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) as contained in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.2), 2004-2009, as amended from time to time, following amendments are made against SION entry at A2361 for export product ‘Reinforced Steel Wire Braided Rubber Hose containing Minimum 35% Relevant Synthetic Rubber in Rubber Compound.

Guidelines for issuance of Freely Transferable ‘Supplementary’ Duty Credit Scrip under Chapter 3 Schemes

March 18, 2009 463 Views 0 comment Print

In some cases, entitlement as due, may not be claimed fully by the exporter due to software not being updated, or the entitlement as claimed by the exporter might have been reduced by RA (or sometimes by Customs, although Customs should refer back the matter to RA concerned rather than reducing the entitlement themselves) for some reason, but in appeal or by clarification from Policy division of Headquarters, the original claim has been either restored or enhanced from the value that was granted by RA; in such cases, a supplementary scrip will be issued manually by RA concerned.

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