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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. 24/2004-09 dated 30.8.2005- clarification regarding

November 30, 2005 460 Views 0 comment Print

With regard to eligibility criteria as laid down in para 2(1) of the aforesaid Policy Circular it is clarified that manufacturing / processing units should have been set up during the years when marble was under SIL List or before. Hence documentary evidence showing establishment of manufacturing / processing units during that period should be produced.

Public Notice No. 71 (RE-05)/2004 –09, Dated: 30.11.2005

November 30, 2005 319 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures.

Public Notice No.70 (RE:2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 29.11.2005

November 29, 2005 400 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 amendments/deletions/corrections and additions in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2004-2009, as amended.

Public Notice No. 69 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 29.11.2005

November 29, 2005 295 Views 0 comment Print

The following Branch of Central Bank of India is hereby added in the List of the branches of Central Bank of India, under Appendix-3, authorized to receive payments towards application fee etc., payable to Office of the Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Jaipur.

Policy Circular No. 32 (RE-2005)/2004-09 dated 21.11.2005–Corrigendum reg

November 24, 2005 475 Views 0 comment Print

However, consignment of Metallic Scrap where the Bill of Lading is dated 1st December 2005 or before and where certificates have been issued by these agencies will be cleared by Customs with 100% inspection in terms of Custom Circular No. 56 dated 18.10.2004.

Temporary suspension of Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) Agencies listed under Appendix-V of the Handbook of Procedures

November 21, 2005 391 Views 0 comment Print

The Trade and Industry is hereby informed that certificates issued by these agencies will not be accepted by Customs till a final decision is taken in the matter. However, consignment of metallic scrap where the Bill of Lading is 1st December and where certificates have been issued by these agencies will be cleared by Customs with 100% inspection in terms of Custom Circular No. 56 dated 18.10.2004.

Public Notice No. 68 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 16.11.2005

November 16, 2005 334 Views 0 comment Print

The second sentence of paragraph 4.12 should be replaced by the following sentence: However, in case of e-commerce application, exports/supplies made from the date of EDI generated file No. for an advance licence may be accepted provided the hard copy is submitted within three months.

Public Notice No. 67 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 16.11.2005

November 16, 2005 358 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures.

Public Notice No. 66 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 10.11.2005

November 10, 2005 322 Views 0 comment Print

Sr. No.2 of Sub-Section VIII of the Aayaat Niryat Form, regarding list of documents required for claiming benefit under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana, which reads as “Export promotion (EP) copy of Shipping Bill(s). In case of exports through notified land Customs under paragraph 4.40, Bill of Export may be accepted in lieu of Shipping Bill” is amended to read as.

Notification No. 33 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 31.10.2005

October 31, 2005 373 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 33 (RE-2005) updates ITC(HS) import policies, restricting tetraethyl and tetramethyl lead. Issued in public interest on 31st October 2005.

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