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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. 12 /2004-09, Dated: 04.10.2004

October 4, 2004 292 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the following amendments in Public Notice No. 9/2002-07 dated 30.04.2002 and Public Notice No. 30/2002-07 dated 23.10.2003 prescribing the procedure for import of certain items under the Indo-Nepal Treaty of Trade signed on 2.3.2002.

Public Notice No. 11 /2004-09, Dated: 01.10.2004

October 1, 2004 421 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 11/2004-09 dated 01.10.2004 introduces amendments, deletions, corrections, and additions to the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 2, 2002-2007.

Public Notice No. 10 (2004-2009), Dated: 29.09.2004

September 29, 2004 466 Views 0 comment Print

The existing DEPB rates of 5% of Entry at Sl. No.2 of the “Fish and Fish Products (Product Code: 66)” was given retrospective effect from 3rd May 2003 vide Public Notice No.67 (RE: 03/2002-2007) dated 21st June 2004. Subsequently, vide Public Notice No.76 (RE: 03/2002-2007) dated 12th August 2004, this decision was kept in abeyance till further orders.

Public Notice No. 8/2004-09, Dated: 28.09.2004

September 28, 2004 430 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009 and Paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) , the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following corrections in the DEPB rates modified/amended /corrected vide Public Notice No. 7/2004-2009 dated 23.9.2004.

Import Penicillins and its salts (ITC HS Code 29411010) or import of 6-APA (ITC HS Code No.29411050) under Advance Licences

September 17, 2004 520 Views 0 comment Print

The Export Obligation period shall be reckoned from the date of clearance of Penicillins and its salts or 6-APA only and not from the date of clearance of other input items mentioned in the licence. For example if the material is imported in 12th month the Export Obligation shall have to be fulfilled in 12+6 = 18 months time.

Notification No. 4 (RE-2004)/ 2004-2009, Dated: 17.09.2004

September 17, 2004 379 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT keeps sea shell export policy in abeyance for six months via Notification No. 4 (RE-2004). Previous rules prior to 30.08.2004 to remain applicable temporarily.

Public Notice No. 6/2004-2009, Dated: 17.09.2004

September 17, 2004 466 Views 0 comment Print

Wherever, import of Penicillin and its salts (ITC HS Code No.29411010) or import of 6-APA (ITC HS Code No.29411050) is allowed as an input item under Duty Exemption Scheme, the export obligation period for such licences shall be restricted to six months from the date of clearance of first import consignment. The licensing authority shall make an endorsement in the Advance Licence to this effect. No further extension in export obligation period shall be allowed in these licences.

Public Notice No. 5/2004-09, Dated: 16.09.2004

September 16, 2004 385 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends DEPB utilization for edible oils in Public Notice No. 5/2004-09. 50% duty to be debited using DEPB credit; balance 50% payable in cash.

Public Notice No. 4/2004-2009, Dated: 15.09.2004

September 15, 2004 448 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, as amended, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2004 – 2009, as amended.

Public Notice No. 3 (2004-2009), Dated: 14.09.2004

September 14, 2004 394 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments in DEPB rates and export item descriptions under various product groups as per Public Notice No. 3/2004-09 dated 14.09.2004.

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