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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


ECOM Password System Abolished by March 31, 2005

January 31, 2005 421 Views 0 comment Print

The ECOM password-based system will be abolished on March 31, 2005, extending the original end date of January 31, 2005, per government circular.

Public Notice No. 51/2004-09, Dated: 31.01.2005

January 31, 2005 517 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 51 updates procedures for metal scrap imports, providing options for pre-shipment inspection or physical examination, issued on 31st January 2005.

Notification No. 20 (RE-2004)/2004-2009, Dated: 28.01.2005

January 28, 2005 361 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 2.1 and 2.29 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 2004-2009.

Public Notice No. 50/2004-2009, Dated: 24.01.2005

January 24, 2005 898 Views 0 comment Print

DTA sale of finished products in terms of para 6.8(a) of FTP (ii) Participation in exhibition (iii) Personal carriage of Gems & Jewellery for export promotion tours subject to fulfillment of conditions of para 6.24 of Handbook.

Public Notice No. 49 /2004-09, Dated: 24.01.2005

January 24, 2005 742 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT announces changes to RCMC application process and updates the list of Export Promotion Councils in Public Notice No. 49 /2004-09, effective from January 2005.

Notification No. 19 (RE-2004)/2004-2009, Dated: 19.01.2005

January 19, 2005 415 Views 0 comment Print

An Advance Licence holder, holder of advance licence for annual requirement, holder of Diamond Imprest Licence and holder of DFRC may, instead of applying for an Advance Release Order, avail of the facility of Back-to-Back Inland Letter of Credit in accordance with the procedure specified in Handbook (Vol.1).

Public Notice No. 48 /2004-09, Dated: 19.01.2005

January 19, 2005 502 Views 0 comment Print

India updates certification list in Foreign Trade Policy, adding companies and correcting contact details for Gulf Inspection International Co. on Jan 19, 2005.

Notification No. 18 (RE-2004)/2004-09, Dated: 18.01.2005

January 18, 2005 322 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy.

Clarification regarding supplies made to SEZ units after 1st September,2004

January 18, 2005 337 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received regarding availability of DFRC on supplies made to SEZ units. The issue has been examined and it is hereby clarified that since all supplies to SEZs is treated as physical exports with effect from 1st September 2004, such supplies will be entitled to the benefit of DFRC under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Public Notice No. 47 /2004-09, Dated: 18.01.2005

January 18, 2005 358 Views 0 comment Print

Incase of deemed exports, a copy of the invoice duly signed by the unit receiving the material and their jurisdictional excise authorities certifying the item of supply, its quantity, value and date of such supply. However, incase of supply of items, which are non-excisable product(s), a project authority certificate (PAC) certifying quantity, value and date of such supply would be acceptable in lieu of excise certification. Not withstanding the above, in respect of supplies to EOU, a copy of ARE-3 duly signed by the jurisdictional excise authorities certifying the item of supply, its quantity, value and date of such supply shall be furnished.

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