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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


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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. 63/2004-09, Dated: 28.03.2005

March 28, 2005 487 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 63/2004-09 amends Para 4.7 of Handbook of Procedures, restricting Advance Licences for specific agricultural and biotechnology items.

Extension of the date for filing of application for grant/renewal of Star Status Certificate

March 22, 2005 373 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Para 3.2 of Handbook of Procedures Vol.I 2004-09, wherein the last date for filing of application for grant of Star Status Certificate has been prescribed as 1st of March. A number of representations have been received in Hqrs as well as by Regional Licensing Authorities requesting for extending the last date for submission of such applications for obtaining the Status Certificate for the period 2004-05.

Public Notice No. 62/2004-2009, Dated: 21.03.2005

March 21, 2005 352 Views 0 comment Print

This entry is valid for 6 months w.e.f date of issue of this Public Notice or the date of withdrawal of DEPB scheme (in case the scheme is withdrawn), whichever is earlier. Further the entry is valid for the exports effected by M/s. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Mumbai only.

Notification No. 30 (RE-2004)/2004-2009, Dated: 17.03.2005

March 17, 2005 373 Views 0 comment Print

NOTIFICATION NO. 30 (RE-2004)/2004-2009 Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Notification No.21/( 2004-2009) dated 10.2.2005 :-

Application Deadline for Duty Free Credit Extended

March 17, 2005 391 Views 0 comment Print

The deadline for filing Duty Free Credit Entitlement applications for Status Holders has been extended to three months after Appendix-17D is issued.

Public Notice No. 61/2004-09, Dated: 16.03.2005

March 16, 2005 1003 Views 0 comment Print

An exporter desiring to obtain a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) shall declare his main line of business in the application, which shall be made to the Export Promotion Council (EPC) relating to that line of business. However, a status holder has the option to obtain RCMC from Federation of Indian Exporters Organization (FIEO).

Export of Onions through designated State Trading Enterprises

March 15, 2005 370 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Sl. No. 44 of Chapter 7 of Schedule – 2 of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import items 2004-09 wherein the Export Policy and the conditions thereof for export of Onion has been stipulated. This office has received a representation seeking clarification whether the provisions of Export Instruction No. 3/92 dated 1.4.1992 is still valid for Export of Onions.

Public Notice No. 60/2004-09, Dated: 14.03.2005

March 14, 2005 268 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Public Notice No.12/2004-09 dated 4.10.2004 whereby the annual quota of 100,000MTs of Vegetable Fats (Vanaspati) for thefinancial year 2004-2005 from Nepal was permitted for import from 6.12.2004 to 5.3.2005. It has now been decided to extend the validity period for TRQ vanaspati imports from Nepal into India in respect of the current financial year 2004-05 upto 5.6.2005.

Policy Circular No. 21/2004-2009, Dated: 11.03.2005

March 11, 2005 316 Views 0 comment Print

A similar matter was considered by the PRC during its meeting held on 14-01-05. On the basis of the decision taken therein, it is here by clarified that in case of E-Commerce application, the date on which E-Commerce application is submitted and E-Commerce file number is generated would be considered as the date of filing of application. However the hard copy of the application must be submitted to the concerned RLA within 15 days of filing E-Commerce application. Suitable amendment would also be carried out in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.l.

Public Notice No. 59/2004-09, Dated: 09.03.2005

March 9, 2005 685 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice 59/2004-09 details updates to Appendix-28 in the Foreign Trade Handbook, adding new entities for testing services and correcting existing entries.

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