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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


Public Notice No. 65 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 26.10.2005

October 26, 2005 325 Views 0 comment Print

State Trading Enterprises Policy shall not apply to SEZ manufacturing units. Subject to obtaining necessary permissions required for import under any other law, this Policy shall also not apply to SEZ Trading units for import of fuel covered under ITC(HS) code No. 2710 for the purpose of supply to EOU/SEZ manufacturing units.

Public Notice No. 64 (RE:2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 24.10.2005

October 24, 2005 499 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.

Notification No. 32 (RE-05)/2004-2009, Dated: 21.10.2005

October 21, 2005 370 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (Sl. No.66) read with Para 1.3, 2.1 & 2.29 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 (as amended from time to time), the Central Government hereby makes following amendments in the Schedule-2 of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009.

Public Notice No. 63 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 19.10.2005

October 19, 2005 319 Views 0 comment Print

In para 3.12 after the existing 2nd sub para which reads as “Notwithstanding anything stated above, exporters of Drugs & Pharmaceuticals shall obtain RCMC fromPharmexcil only”, the following shall be added.

Notification No. 31 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 19.10.2005

October 19, 2005 1891 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09 as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments.

Import of Coal under DFRC Scheme

October 18, 2005 430 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received in this office that some of the RLAs are allowing coal only with Actual User condition under DFRC scheme even if the same is available in SION, on the ground that coal is a fuel, which can be allowed with the condition as per paragraph 4.2.3. of the F.T.P.(2004-09), stated above. The mater was discussed in the ALC meeting in consultation with the Policy Division and it has been decided to clarify that wherever coal has been allowed as one of the inputs in SION i.e. when its consumption is directly related to the manufacturing of the export product and not for generation of power, it should be treated at par with other inputs which are transferable under DFRC.

Public Notice No. 62 (RE:2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 13.10.2005

October 13, 2005 301 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Book titled “Schedule of DEPB rates.

Public Notice No. 61(RE-05)/2004-2009, Dated: 13.10.2005

October 13, 2005 325 Views 0 comment Print

For items falling under the Drug & Cosmetics Act,1940, application for issue of Free Sale & Commerce Certificate may be made to the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi-110011.

Public Notice No. 60 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 10.10.2005

October 10, 2005 502 Views 0 comment Print

Every advance licence holder shall maintain a true and proper account of consumption and utilization of duty free imported / domestically procured goods against advance licence as per the format given in Appendix 23. These records are required to be sent to the relevant licensing authority(s) at the beginning of each licensing year for all those licences, which have been redeemed in the previous licensing year. However these records in the said format are required to be submitted for licences issued on or after 13.05.2005. Such records should be preserved for a period of at least three years from the date of redemption.

Public Notice No. 59 (RE-2005)2004-09, Dated: 10.10.2005

October 10, 2005 388 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 Handbook of Procedures.

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