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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


Policy Circular No. 08 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 06.06.2006

June 6, 2006 412 Views 0 comment Print

In order to address the above difficulty being faced at present by exporters, it has been decided that exporters making an application to authorized Agencies for issue of Certificate of Origin (NP), may leave Column No. 2 of the Certificate blank and this column may be filled up after the same is certified and signed by the authorized Agency competent to issue such a Certificate.

Import of Sandalwood-cut off date for filing applications

June 2, 2006 1132 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Policy Circular No. 1 (RE-2006)/2004-09 dated 7th April, 2006 wherein the procedure for import of sandalwood was laid down. It is hereby clarified that in terms of Para 3(i) of the aforesaid Policy Circular, the last date for filing applications will be 31st July, 2006.

Public Notice No. 17 (RE-2006)/2004-09, Dated: 02.06.2006

June 2, 2006 313 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, as notified in the Gazette of India extraordinary Part II, Section 3, Sub section (ii) and as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following arrangements.

Public Notice No. 16 (RE-2006)/2004-09, Dated: 01.06.2006

June 1, 2006 379 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 16 (RE-2006) revises the approved ports for imports, allowing entry only through specific ports like Nhava Sheva, Kandla, and others.

Public Notice No. 15 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 31.05.2006

May 31, 2006 319 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) having multiple units, transfer of duty free raw material imported against the Advance Authorisation may be permitted from one unit of the company to another unit, without following the job work procedure, after fulfillment of the export obligation subject to the condition that no CENVAT benefit has been claimed on the transferred inputs and the addresses of all such units are listed in the IEC issued to the LTUs.

Public Notice No. 14 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 30.05.2006

May 30, 2006 379 Views 0 comment Print

The words and figures “of the licensing year 2005-2006” mentioned in Para – 2 of Public Notice No. 27 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, dated 14th July, 2005 may be corrected to read as “within two years from the date of issue of this Public Notice.

Public Notice No. 13 (RE-2004)/2004-2009, Dated: 25.05.2006

May 25, 2006 337 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 notifies Appendix 37D giving details of various products that qualify for benefits under Focus Product Scheme in terms of Para 3.10 of the Foreign Trade Policy.

Public Notice No. 12 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 25.05.2006

May 25, 2006 265 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 12 (RE-2006) restricts the enhancement of production capacity for units using plastic waste or scrap, effective from May 25, 2006.

Public Notice No. 11 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 24.05.2006

May 24, 2006 298 Views 0 comment Print

Where the manufacturer exporter has obtained authorisations for manufacture of the same export product both under EPCG or any of the Duty Exemption and Remission Schemes as given in Chapter 4 of the Foreign Trade Policy and physical exports or deemed exports for categories mentioned in paragraph 5.4(iv) of Foreign Trade Policy, made under these schemes shall also be counted towards the discharge of export obligation under EPCG Scheme.

Notification No. 07 (RE-2006)/2004-2009, Dated: 18.05.2006

May 18, 2006 490 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 07 (RE-2006) updates the import policy for fish lipid oil, allowing free import subject to specific standards starting May 18, 2006.

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