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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


DFCE for Status Holders (2003-04) under EXIM Policy, clarification regarding

July 15, 2005 709 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Circular No. 17 (RE-2005)/2004-09 clarifies DFCE eligibility for Status Holders, allowing supplier declarations for growth rate certification instead of direct verification.

Policy Circular No.16 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 15.07.2005

July 15, 2005 433 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Para 5.1 of Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09 updated as on 31.3.2005 which permits import of second hand capital goods without any age restrictions under EPCG Scheme.It is clarified that second hand capital goods of Indian origin shall not be permitted to be imported under EPCG Scheme.

Public Notice No. 27 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 14.07.2005

July 14, 2005 508 Views 0 comment Print

At the time of issue of permission, the exporters shall produce the Original Legal Procurement Certificate and Certificate of Physical Verification complete in all respects of Sandalwood classes to D.G.F.T., Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi –110011 for verification.

Public Notice No. 26 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 13.07.2005

July 13, 2005 430 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice 26/2005 adds World Wide Inspection Services (Sarl) to Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures for the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09.

Public Notice No. 25 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 11.07.2005

July 11, 2005 481 Views 0 comment Print

Appendix-37A giving the details of items which qualify for export benefits under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana and notified vide Public Notice No.4 (RE-2005)/2004-2009 dt.27.4.2005 is re-notified as per Annexure to this Public Notice, to facilitate online filing of applications.

Notification No. 14 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 08.07.2005

July 8, 2005 265 Views 0 comment Print

For the words Central Gem Laboratory, Miyagi Building, 5-15-14 Ueno Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan , the words Central Gem Laboratory, Miyagi Building, 5-15-14 Ueno Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan and American Gem Society Laboratories (AGS Laboratories), 8917 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117” shall be substituted.

Notification No. 13 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 08/07/2005

July 8, 2005 325 Views 0 comment Print

Notification 13/2005 updates import conditions for animal products, requiring a sanitary import permit from the Department of Animal Husbandry for specific goods.

Notification No. 12 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 04.07.2005

July 4, 2005 1375 Views 0 comment Print

Import of arms is permitted against a license to renowned shooters/rifle clubs for their own use on the recommendation of Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India . However, import of 0.177 bore air guns and air pistols will be free for shooters registered with Rifle Clubs or District/ State/ National Rifles Association.

Reimbursement of education cess paid on excise duty/terminal excise duty in case of supplies made under deemed exports

July 4, 2005 460 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received suggesting re-imbursement of education cess paid along with excise duty / terminal excise duty in respect of such supplies. The matter has been examined. It is accordingly clarified that in respect of supplies made with effect from 18.01.2005 education cess paid along with excise duty may also be reimbursed in the form of duty drawback & Terminal excise duty, as the case may be subject to fulfillment of all other requirements/provisions of deemed exports.

Conversion of loan of precious metals taken from the nominated agencies into outright purchase

July 4, 2005 385 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification has been sought whether, after taking such precious metals on loan basis from the nominated agencies, the same can be converted into outright purchase. The matter has been considered in consultation with the concerned Departments and it is clarified that conversion of loan of precious metals taken from nominated agencies to outright purchase is allowed within the original stipulated export period i.e 60 days upto 31.3.05 and 90 days thereafter (90 days w.e.f. 10.5.2005 in case of SEZ) from the date of release.

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