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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 360 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 648 Views 0 comment Print


Notification No. 24 (RE 2007)/2004-2009, Dated: 23.08.2007

August 23, 2007 394 Views 0 comment Print

Garlic, Peas and all other Vegetables with a Duty of more than 30% under Chapter 7 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items.Coconut, Areca Nut, Oranges, Lemon, Fresh Grapes, Apple and Pears and all other fruits with a Duty of more than 30% under Chapter 8 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items.

Public Notice No. 35 (RE-2007)/2004-2009, Dated: 21.08.2007

August 21, 2007 481 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09 and Paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment / addition of the entry in the Book titled “Schedule of DEPB rates” (as amended from time to time) from immediate effect.

Policy Circular No. 07 (RE-2007)/2004-2009, Dated: 21.08.2007

August 21, 2007 547 Views 0 comment Print

Import of rough marble blocks may be permitted to Hotels (on the recommendation of Ministry of Tourism), places of worship among others, against a licence on need basis. These imports will be subject to the condition that the product manufactured after processing of imported goods, shall also not be allowed for sale.

Policy Circular No. 06 (RE-2007)/2004-09, Dated: 21.08.2007

August 21, 2007 409 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Circular No.9 (RE2005)/2004-09 dated 14.06.2005 has clarified, and it is being made explicit herein, that a shipment shall be taken into account of applicants’ export performance only if export proceeds are received in free foreign exchange by applicant directly from overseas.

Policy Circular No. 05 (RE-2007)/2004-2009, Dated: 20.08.2007

August 20, 2007 337 Views 0 comment Print

The total quantity of import of marble mentioned in Para 2 (III) of Policy Circular No.01 (RE-07)/2004-2009) dated 26.7.2007 shall be amended to read as 1.4 lakh MT for the year 2007-08. This quantity does not include the unallocated quota of the previous year, i.e. 2006-07.

Public Notice No. 34 (RE-2007)/2004-2009, Dated: 17.08.2007

August 17, 2007 391 Views 0 comment Print

The period for discharge of export obligation against advance authorisations (erstwhile licences) issued for Export of Sugar stands automatically extended for one year (without payment of Composition Fee) w.e.f the date on which their export obligation period expires provided the export obligation period did not expire prior to 19-4-2007.

Public Notice No. 33 (RE-2007)/2004-09, Dated: 16.08.2007

August 16, 2007 388 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following addition in the list of Export Promotion Councils/ Commodity Board given under Appendix-2 of the Hand Book of Procedure.

Transitional Arrangements under Para 1.5 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009

August 16, 2007 877 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the clear intention of Transitional Arrangements and nature of standby letters of credit, brought out above, it is clarified that while examining the documents submitted by applicant under Para 1.5 of FTP, it needs to also be ensured that the payments for exports covered under the documents are routed and deducted through the concerned commercial letter of credit and not from some other accounts/channels.

Notification No. 23 (RE-2007)/2004-2009, dated: 14.08.2007

August 14, 2007 295 Views 0 comment Print

The foreign manufacturers intending to export cement to India under above exemption are required to make application to Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Government of India, for grant of exemption from standard mark under proviso to Section 3 of Cement (Quality Control) Order, 2003.

Notification No. 22 (RE-2007)/2004-2009, Dated: 13.08.2007

August 13, 2007 433 Views 0 comment Print

Para 3.9.6 and Para 3.10.6 of FTP (RE2006) inserted vide Notification No.9 (RE-2006)/2004-2009 dated 13.6.2006 and Notification No.41 (RE-2006)/2004-2009 dated 17.1.2007 is deleted. This deletion is w.e.f. 13.6.2006 & 17.1.2007 respectively.

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