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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. 78 (RE-2008)/2004-09, Dated: 10.09.2008

September 10, 2008 451 Views 0 comment Print

Import authorizations for a restricted item if so directed by the competent authority, shall be issued for import through one of the sea ports or air ports orICDs or LCS, as per the option indicated, in writing, by the applicant. Authorization holder shall register the same at the port specified in the authorization and thereafter all imports against said authorization shall be made only through that port, unless the authorization holder obtains permission from customs authority concerned to import through any other specified port.

Public Notice No. 77 (RE-2008)/2004-09, Dated: 10.09.2008

September 10, 2008 379 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, as amended, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following correction in the Public Notice No.27 (RE-2005)/2004-09, dated 14th July, 2005, read with Public Notice No.14 (RE-2006)/2004-09 dated 30th May, 2006 and Public Notice No.91 (RE-2007)/2004-09 dated 11th December, 2007.

Port of registration on authorizations issued for import of restricted items

September 10, 2008 415 Views 0 comment Print

The concerned licensing authorities of DGFT shall call back all authorizations for import of rough marble blocks/slabs issued under Policy Circular No.12 dated 27.6.2008 and under Policy Circular No.13 dated 30.6.2008 and indicate the port of registration on these licences, as per the option exercised by the license holder.

Clarification on transfer of inputs to the Notified areas stated in paragraph 4.5 of HBP v.1 under DFIA Scheme

September 8, 2008 460 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined and accordingly it is clarified that the restrictions on such transfer is limited to advance authorization and DFIA Scheme issued and operated under Actual User condition. Once transferability is endorsed on the DFIA, transfer of the imported/domestically procured input(s) against such DFIA shall not be covered by the restrictive clause of the aforesaid Public Notice.

Notification No. 38 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 05.02.2008

September 5, 2008 331 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 read with Section 3(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) and also read with Para 1.3 and Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes amendments to Notification No.37 dated 3rd September, 2008.

Notification No. 37 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 03.09.2008

September 3, 2008 379 Views 0 comment Print

TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY PART II SECTION 3, SUB SECTION (ii) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION NO. 37 (RE-2008)/2004-2009 NEW DELHI, THE 3rd SEPTEMBER, 2008 S.O.(E) In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 read with Section 3(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) and also read with Para 1.3 and Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments to Sl. No. 45A of Notification No.93 (RE-2007)/2004-2009, dated 1ST April, 2008:- Sl. No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction 45A 1006 10 1006 10 10 1006 10 90 1006 20 00 1006 30 1006 30 10 1006 30 90 1006 40 00 Kg. Non Basmati Rice Prohibited except export of PUSA-1121 variety of Non-basmati rice. Export of PUSA-1121 variety of Non-basmati rice shall be allowed subject to the following conditions: – 1.Export allowed subject to registration of contracts with APEDA, New Delhi, prior to shipment; 2. Export permitted only if the minimum FOB price is US$ 1200 per ton or Rs. 48,000/- per ton; 3. Export will be restricted through the following ports only:- (i) Kandla (ii) Kakinada (iii)Kolkata (iv) JNPT, Mumbai (v) Mundra, and (vi) Pipavav 4. Export shall be allowed only with effect from 15th October, 2008 out of paddy procured in KMS 2008-09. 2. Provisions of this Notification shall be applicable from 15.10.2008. 3. All other provisions of the Notification No.93 (RE-2007)/2004-09 dated 1st April, 2008 shall remain unchanged, and shall continue to apply. 4. This issues in public interest. Sd/- (R.S GUJRAL) DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE AND EX-OFFICIO ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 read with Section 3(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) and also read with Para 1.3 and Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments to Sl. No. 45A of Notification No.93 (RE-2007)/2004-2009, dated 1ST April, 2008.

Notification No. 36 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 02.09.2008

September 2, 2008 304 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Para 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 (as amended from time to time), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in Foreign Trade Policy.

Public Notice No. 76 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 02.09.2008

September 2, 2008 397 Views 0 comment Print

A copy of the MODVAT / CENVAT non-availment Certificate duly counter-signed by Central Excise Authority or a certificate from the Central Excise authorities thatimported inputs have been used for the production of dutiable goods in his factory or in the factory of his supporting manufacturer or ARE 1 or similar document(s) duly authenticated by the Central Excise Authority and evidencing non availment of MODVAT/CENVAT credit facility.

Public Notice No. 75 (RE-2008)/2004-09, Dated: 02.09.2008

September 2, 2008 331 Views 0 comment Print

In respect of export product for which Standard Input Output Norms (SION) does not exist, the authorization holder shall submit an application in “Aayaat-Niryaat Form” along with prescribed documents to NC before making the shipment. The applicant shall also furnish Advance Authorisation for Annual Requirement No. and date along with the File No. from which the same was issued in the covering letter to the application.

Public Notice No. 74 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 02.09.2008

September 2, 2008 325 Views 0 comment Print

Consequently exports of cashew and value added products of cashew (covered by ITC HS Codes 080131, 080132 and 20081910) shall be entitled to VKGUY scheme benefits as continuing products and this shall be applicable for exports made during the period 27.4.2005 till 31.3.2007 as well.

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