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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


Public Notice No. 135 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 15.01.2009

January 15, 2009 664 Views 0 comment Print

Fulfillment period of EO under Advance Authorisation shall commence from Authorisation issue date, unless otherwise specified. EO shall be fulfilled within 24 months except in case of supplies to projects / turnkey projects in India /abroad under Deemed Export category where EO must be fulfilled during contracted duration.

Public Notice No. 134 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 15.01.2009

January 15, 2009 316 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures.

Public Notice No. 133 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 14.01.2009

January 14, 2009 316 Views 0 comment Print

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

Public Public No. 132 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 14.01.2009

January 14, 2009 316 Views 0 comment Print

NEW DELHI, DATED THE 14th January, 2009 In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I RE2008.

Notification No. 79 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 14.01.2008

January 14, 2009 346 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy – 2004-09, the Central Government hereby amends Schedule – I (Imports) of the ITC(HS).

Notification No. 78 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 14.01.2009

January 14, 2009 382 Views 0 comment Print

For exports of special products / sectors, the duty credit scrip under this scheme shall be 2.5% of FOB value of exports; and such products / sectors, along with their linked markets, and admissible date of exports, shall be notified in Table 12 of Appendix 37D of HBPv1.

Public Notice No. 131 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 13.01.2009

January 13, 2009 496 Views 0 comment Print

In case of supply by DTA unit to a unit in SEZ, either a separate Certificate from the bank of the Receiving unit or specific endorsement in the BRC evidencing payment in Rupee made from the Foreign Currency Account of SEZ unit.

Public Notice No. 130 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 13.01.2009

January 13, 2009 421 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following additions/amendments in the Schedule of DEPB Rates (as amended from time to time) with immediate effect.

Import of Restricted items under Advance Authorization Scheme-regarding

January 9, 2009 4396 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined in this Directorate. It is evident from paragraph 4.1.13 of Foreign Trade Policy that import of prohibited items or items reserved for imports by State Trading Enterprises (STEs) are not allowed to be imported by the Authorisation holder. Accordingly, it is clarified that restricted items (unless otherwise specifically mentioned) are allowed to be imported for export production under Advance Authorisation Scheme, wherein inputs always remain under actual user condition even after completion of export obligation.

Guidelines for import of Rough/unprocessed Blocks and Slabs of agglomerated/artificial stones for the year 2008-09

January 9, 2009 418 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Policy Circular No. 34(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 10th October, 2008 and Policy Circular No. 35(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 10th October, 2008 on the subject mentioned above. Para 2 (II) of both these Policy Circular(s) shall be amended to read as under.

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