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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


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 648 Views 0 comment Print


Policy Circular No. 14 (RE-2006)/2004-09, Dated: 25.07.2006

July 25, 2006 472 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified that 5% applicable customs duty on notional basis shall be charged before EPCG Authorisation is invalidated for direct import and EO shall be calculable at the reduced duty saved amount accordingly. These instructions will be implemented prospectively and shall be applicable in all such cases where Authorisations have to be issued henceforth or where Authorisation/licence has already been issued but invalidation has not been allowed so far.

Notification No. 23 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 25.7.2006

July 25, 2006 289 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation ) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy ,2004-2009, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy.

Notification No. 22 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 24.07.2006

July 24, 2006 268 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, as amended , the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments.

Policy Circular No. 13 (Re-2006)/2004-09, Dated: Dated: 20.07.2006

July 20, 2006 514 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from various quarters seeking clarification regarding the meaning of term ‘duty’ appearing in the above sub-paragraphs (i), (ii) & (iii) of Para 3.2.5 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I) of EXIM Policy (2002-07) and sub paragraph (i), (ii) and (iii) of Para 3.7.6 of Foreign Trade Policy.

Notification No. 21 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 20.07.2007

July 20, 2006 340 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT exempts Soyabean Oil imports from Condition No. 18 under ITC(HS) policy until 31 March 2007, as per Notification No. 21 (RE-2006)/2004-2009.

Public Notice No. 34 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 18.07.2006

July 18, 2006 319 Views 0 comment Print

We further certify that that the items detailed in the referenced purchase order will not be used for any purpose other than the purpose (s) stated above and that such use shall not be changed nor the items modified or replicated without the prior consent of the Government of India. And further, if required, post installation verification shall be allowed.

Public Notice No. 33 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 17.07.2006

July 17, 2006 427 Views 0 comment Print

For value actual realized and date against supplies made are to be given in all cases except where consignment has been sent against irrevocable inland letter of credit in case of status holders/ confirmed irrevocable inland letter of credit in case of others.

Public Notice No. 32 (RE:2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 13.07.2006

July 13, 2006 454 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT updates Standard Input Output Norms (SION) for engineering, food, and chemical products under Public Notice No. 32 (RE-2006)/2004-2009.

Public Notice No. 31 (RE-2006)/2004-09, Dated: 13.07.2006

July 13, 2006 322 Views 0 comment Print

The last date for filing applications for import under TRQ as per para 2.61 of the Handbook of Procedures for the financial year 2006-07 has been extended upto 31st July 2006 for the following three items only.

Notification No. 20 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 13.07.2006

July 13, 2006 742 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 and paragraph 3.7.8 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 (updated as on 31.03.2005), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Target Plus Scheme, for the exports effected during 01.04.2005 to 31.3.2006.

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