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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. 11 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 30.06.2005

June 30, 2005 214 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, as amended, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009.

Import of Crude Edible Oils against export of refined edible oils under Para 4.7 of Handbook of Procedures

June 29, 2005 337 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Para 4.7 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) wherein all vegetable/edible oils classified under Chapter 15 of ITC(HS) Book is excluded from the purview of Para 4.7. Based on the recommendation from Department of Agriculture and Cooperation following relaxations are made under Para 4.7 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1 subject to the following conditions.

Clarification regarding registration procedure that is being followed for import of all types of approved and unapproved drugs under the Advance Licensing Scheme

June 27, 2005 961 Views 0 comment Print

In any case if the material is imported from unregistered sources and the licence holder has failed to export the goods, then the Advance Licences cannot be regularised on payment of applicable customs duties etc. Since the material is not to be allowed for consumption within India, the unregistered material may be allowed to be re-exported within valid Export Obligation period to the satisfaction of customs authorities that the material which was imported earlier is the same material that is being re-exported.

Re-assignment of 8 digit Codes of ITC(HS) to the Scheduled Chemicals

June 27, 2005 730 Views 0 comment Print

The Government has re-assigned 8 digit of ITC(HS) Codes to the Scheduled Chemicals of CWC and notified them in the Customs Tariff. Some of the commercially important Schedule 2 Chemicals are given at Annexure ‘A’ of this Circular. It is reiterated that the export of these chemicals is allowed only as per provisions in Appendix 3 to Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) after due consideration by the IMWG at DGFT (Hqrs) and not under the Advance Licence and other Export Promotion Scheme. Also the import of these chemicals is allowed freely, except from the 25 countries given at Annexure ‘C’ of this Circular.

Notification No. 10 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 24.06.2005

June 24, 2005 310 Views 0 comment Print

In case of DTA sale of goods manufactured by EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP, where basic duty and CVD is nil, such goods may be considered as non-excisable for the purpose of payment of duty. This will, however, not be applicable in case of DTA sale of books.

Public Notice No. 24 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 24.06.2005

June 24, 2005 289 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 24/2005 updates the Aayaat Niryaat Form, changing documentation requirements and adding new guidelines for Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana applications.

Deemed export benefits on supplies made to projects financed by multilateral or bilateral agencies/funds covered under para 8.2(d) of Foreign Trade Policy

June 24, 2005 352 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been reconsidered in consultation with the concerned Departments. Accordingly, it is clarified that while the above stipulation is generally applicable in case of refund of excise duty, on account of the special provisions regarding Agencies/Funds covered under Appendix-13 of Handbook of Procedures and the fact that tender evaluation is without including the element of customs duty, it has been decided that subject to fulfillment of all the conditions in para 8.2(d) & para 8.4.4(ii) of Foreign Trade Policy, supply of goods to such projects would continue to get refund of excise duty without co-relating the same with CVD payable or otherwise on import.

Notification No. 9 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 21.06.2005

June 21, 2005 550 Views 0 comment Print

The H.S. Code No.2302 20 10 against Sl.No.71 of Chapter 23 under Heading “ Residues and Waste from the Food Industries, Prepared Animal Fodder” in Schedule – 2, Export Policy stands deleted to make “De-oiled Rice Bran” freely exportable.

Public Notice No. 23 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, Dated: 20.06.2005

June 20, 2005 259 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 23/2005 corrects the DEPB rate for Product Code 66 to 5% as per the previous notification on 26th May 2005.

Public Notice No. 22 (RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: 14.06.2005

June 14, 2005 328 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 22/2005 amends DFCE application form by deleting the requirement for disclosing discounts and commissions for status holders 2003-04.

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