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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 1170 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 645 Views 0 comment Print


Public Notice No. 14 (RE-2008)/2004-09, Dated: 08.05.2008

May 8, 2008 385 Views 0 comment Print

The agency mentioned below is added at Sr. No.6 (Andhra Pradesh) in Appendix 4C, (Certificate of Origin Non-Preferential) of Handbook of Procedure.

Notification No. 7 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 08.05.2008

May 8, 2008 388 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) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-09.

Import of Motor Car etc. under EPCG Scheme -(Para 5.1 of FTP)

May 7, 2008 3874 Views 0 comment Print

In all past cases where Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) has not been obtained by 30-06-2008 and where vehicles were not registered as Tourist Vehicles, EPCG authorization holders will get them registered as Tourist Vehicles, by 31-08-2008. Regional Authorities of DGFT will monitor and ensure compliance.

Public Notice No. 13 (RE-2009)/2004-2009, Dated: 07.05.2008

May 7, 2008 556 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, amendments/correction at appropriate places as mentioned in ANNEXURE “A” to this Public Notice are made.

Amendment in EPCG Authorization issued from 1.4.2008 to 11.4.2008

May 7, 2008 532 Views 0 comment Print

In this context it is clarified that the EPCG Authorizations issued from 1.4.2008 to 11.4.2008 shall be deemed to be issued at 3% Custom Duty as per FTP (Revised 11-4-2008) and Customs shall automatically allow clearance of goods at 3% Customs Duty.

Public Notice No. 12 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 05.05.2008

May 5, 2008 400 Views 0 comment Print

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. 11 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 05.05.2008

May 5, 2008 340 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. 10 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: 29.04.2008

April 29, 2008 460 Views 0 comment Print

Application has to be filed for claiming interest if Terminal Excise Duty (TED)/ Duty Drawback/ Central Sales Tax (CST) due to a claimant is not paid within a period of one month from the date of final approval of claim by the Regional Authority (RA)/ Development Commissioner (DC), Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Utilization of Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY) scrips (Erstwhile Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana (VKUY) scrips)

April 28, 2008 1948 Views 0 comment Print

In FTP (RE2006), the scheme was renamed as VKGUY. For VKGUY Scrips issued for exports made during 2006-07, import allowed is governed by Para 3.8.3 read with Para 3.8.3.1 of FTP (RE2006). All freely importable items covered under ITC HS book, except for a few items listed in Appendix 37B of the Handbook of Procedures Vol. I, are allowed. Further all freely importable capital goods are also allowed, except a few capital goods.

Entitlement of DEPB prior to issuance of Public Notice withdrawing the benefit under the Scheme-regarding

April 24, 2008 625 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the Public Notice No. 130 dated 27.3.2008 (as amended from time to time), PN No. 137 dated 3.4.2008 wherein DEPB Benefits were withdrawn against export of primary steel items, Cement and Rice with immediate effect. Representations have now been received from Trade and Industry and the Regional Authorities of DGFT.

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