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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


Public Notice No. 35/2004-2009, Dated: 23.12.2004

December 23, 2004 349 Views 0 comment Print

India revises gold loan repayment terms in Foreign Trade Policy, allowing exporters flexibility to fix prices and repay loans within 180 days of export.

Notification No. 12 (RE-2004)/2004-2009, Dated: 21.12.2004

December 21, 2004 271 Views 0 comment Print

Export of meat and meat products will be allowed subject to the exporter furnishing a certificate to the customs at the time of export that the above items have been obtained/sourced from an abattoir/ meat processing plant registered with APEDA.

Public Notice No. 34 /2004-09, Dated: 21.12.2004

December 21, 2004 427 Views 0 comment Print

India updates Foreign Trade Policy (2004-09) to include SGS Lanka Pvt. Ltd. and Alex Stewart International (Australia) in Appendix 28. Public Notice No. 34 issued.

Public Notice No. 33 /2004-09, Dated: 17.12.2004

December 17, 2004 469 Views 0 comment Print

India revises Foreign Trade Policy with changes to Appendix 27 and Paragraph 4.7. Licensing for biotech items requires NOC; Shellac Council updates deferred.

Notification No. 11 (RE-2004)/2004-2009, Dated: 16.12.2004

December 16, 2004 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 Paragraphs 1.2, 2.1, 2.4 and 2.9 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Appendix 3 to Schedule 2 (Export Policy) of the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009 notified under Notification No.2 dated 31.8.2004.

Public Notice No. 32 /2004-2009, Dated: 15.12.2004

December 15, 2004 460 Views 0 comment Print

In case of supplies under paragraph 8.2(d), (e),(f), (g), (h), (i) & (j), the claim shall be filed either on the basis of proof of supplies effected or payment received. The claim may be filed for the payment received/supplies effected during a particular month/quarter/half year as per the option of the applicant either against a particular project or all the projects. Such claims shall be filed within a period of 6 months from the end of monthly/quarterly/half yearly period reckoned from the date of receipt of the supplies by the project authority or from the date of receipt of the payment as per the option of the applicant. Such claims may also be filed where part payments have been received.

Public Notice No. 31 /2004-2009, Dated: 14.12.2004

December 14, 2004 478 Views 0 comment Print

In the Handbook of Procedures, Volume 1, 2004-09, as amended, Para 4.7 is amended to read as- “The licensing authority may also issue Advance licences, where SION are not fixed, based on self declaration and an undertaking by the applicant for a final adjustment as per Adhoc/SION fixed by ALC. However, no Advance Licence for import of horn, hoof and other organ of animal, pepper or for any item for which DGFT may so notify, shall be issued under paragraph 4.7 by the licensing authority.

Notification No. 10 (RE-2004)/2004-2009, Dated: 10.12.2004

December 10, 2004 484 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 1.2, 2.1 and 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the “ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009” notified under Notification No. 2 dated 31.8.2004 and amended vide Notification No. 4 dated 17.09.2004.

Notification No. 09 (RE-2004)/2004-2009, Dated: 10.12.2004

December 10, 2004 451 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 Paragraphs 1.2, 2.1 and 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009.

Public Notice No. 30 /2004-09, Dated: 10.12.2004

December 10, 2004 931 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 30/2004-09 amends the Import-Export norms in the Handbook of Procedures for chemicals, textiles, and miscellaneous products.

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