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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. 20 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 17.08.2005

August 17, 2005 346 Views 0 comment Print

Golf Course Resorts in India are now eligible to import food items and alcoholic beverages under the Served From India Scheme, with applicable excise laws.

Public Notice No. 39 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 16.08.2005

August 16, 2005 391 Views 0 comment Print

India updates the import policy for metallic scrap, allowing imports only through specified ports, as per Public Notice No. 39 (RE-2005) dated 16th August 2005.

Notification No. 19 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 11.06.2005

August 11, 2005 301 Views 0 comment Print

India imposes a ban on livestock products due to avian flu under Notification No. 19 (RE-2005), including poultry, eggs, and related items from affected countries.

Public Notice No. 38 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 11.08.2005

August 11, 2005 478 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 38(RE-2005)/2004-09 adds Sandeep Garg & Company and its branch to Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures for 2004-09.

Public Notice No. 37 (RE :2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 09.08.2005

August 9, 2005 382 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/correction/addition etc in the Book titled “Schedule of DEPB rates.

DFCE certificate under Served From India scheme to Customs House Agents

August 5, 2005 1375 Views 0 comment Print

The merits of these representations were considered in this office and it is clarified that Service Providers like Customs House Agents, etc. shall be entitled for benefits under Served From India Scheme for the services exclusively rendered by them and for which the foreign exchange earnings are received and retained by them on this account.

Public Notice No. 36 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 02.08.2005

August 2, 2005 727 Views 0 comment Print

We hereby declare that I/we have perused the list of SCOMET items as contained in the Appendix 3 to the Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export-Import Items, 2004-09 andthat the item(s) exported / proposed to be exported does not fall within this list and that I/ We agree to abide by the provisions of the Policy for export of SCOMET items contained in the Foreign Trade Policy, Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) and the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), irrespective of the scheme under which the item is exported / proposed to be exported

Notification No. 18 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 28.07.2005

July 28, 2005 376 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 18(RE-2005)/2004-2009 removes “Shell or Nut Charcoal” from Export Policy Sl. No. 145 under H.S. Code 4402 00 10 in Schedule-2.

Notification No. 17 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 28.07.2005

July 28, 2005 256 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government in partial modification of this Department’s Notification No.12/(2004-2009) dated 21.12.2004 and Notification No.24/(2004-2009) dated 21.02.2005 hereby notifies that the provisions contained therein shall come into effect from 1st October, 2005.

Public Notice No. 35 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 28.07.2005

July 28, 2005 433 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 35(RE-2005)/2004-09 adds Worldwide Logistic, Survey & Inspection (WLSI) details to Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures.

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