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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


Notification No. 22 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 26.08.2005

August 26, 2005 301 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, as amended, the Central Government hereby amends Para-3 of Notification No. 9 (RE-2005)/2004-2009 dated 21st June, 2005 to read as This will have retrospective effect from 01.09.2004

Public Notice No. 43 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 24.08.2005

August 24, 2005 337 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 43 (RE-2005) adds Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, to the Handbook of Procedures for pharmaceuticals under the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09.

Import of Food items and alcoholic beverages by Golf Course Resorts under Served From India Scheme

August 24, 2005 787 Views 0 comment Print

The issue has been examined afresh based upon the representations received and it is clarified that Golf Course Resorts which may not have residencies but have catering facilities shall also be entitled to use the duty credit entitlement scrip issued under Served From India Scheme for import of food items and alcoholic beverages. However, such imports would continue to be subject to excise and tourism laws, as applicable.

Public Notice No. 42 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 23.08.2005

August 23, 2005 496 Views 0 comment Print

Units situated in Madras Special Economic Zone and approved EOU/SEZs located in Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Union Territory of Pondicherry, excluding Mahe and Yanam.

Public Notice No. 41 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 18.08.2005

August 18, 2005 307 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 41 (RE-2005) deletes Paragraph 2.9.5 from the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, issued on 18th August 2005, in public interest.

Corrigendum to Policy Circular No.11 dated 27.6.2005-corrections in the Annexure-A and Annexure-B thereto

August 18, 2005 424 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to refer to the above mentioned Policy Circular No.11 dated 27.6.2005 and to say that the entries in the Annexure-A & Annexure-B of the said Circular may be corrected to read as indicated against each of them.

Notification No. 21 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 18.08.2005

August 18, 2005 247 Views 0 comment Print

The condition No.16 of Chapter IA (General Notes to Import Policy) as amended by Notification No.19(RE-2005)/2004-09 dated 11.8.2005, the Sl.No.(vi) may be corrected to read as ive pig and pig meat products instead of five pig and pig meat products.

Notification No. 20 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 17.08.2005

August 17, 2005 355 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraphs 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09 the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby announces the Rate of Duty Drawback of Rs. 1025/- per MT for HSD, supplied by domestic oil companies to EOU/SEZ units under various schemes as contained in Chapters 6,7 and 8 of the Foreign Trade Policy, until further orders.

Public Notice No. 40 (RE:2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 17.08.2005

August 17, 2005 385 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.

Submission of Aayaat Niryaat Forms-regarding

August 17, 2005 913 Views 0 comment Print

As part of efforts to simplify procedures and reduce transaction costs, DGFT is also making efforts to do away with the system of submitting hard copies to the Licensing Authority in case of licensing applications relating to Advance Licences (fixed norm cases), EPCG, Served from India and Restricted Item licences (excluding SCOMET items). This facility will be extended in cases where the licensing applications have been filed with digital signature and licence fee paid thro’ EFT mode on the DGFT website. In such cases, the supporting documents (wherever required) will be filed on the ECOM module by scanning and digitally signing these documents.

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