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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. 38 (RE 2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 21.04.2004

April 21, 2004 1063 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of para 2 and 3 of the Public Notice No 40 dated 28.01.2004, exports of certain products for calculation of entitlement as well as imports of certain products were excluded from the purview of the Duty Free Entitlement Certificate for Status Holders. The said provision is hereby inserted in the Exim Policy by correcting Notification No 28 dated 28.01.2004 as under.

Notification No. 29 dated 28.1.2004-consequences thereof for Duty Free import of gold for exports

April 16, 2004 700 Views 0 comment Print

It is hereby reiterated that the Policy of duty free imports through the nominated agencies and 15 nominated banks detailed in Chapter 4 of the EXIM Policy and Handbook of Procedures will continue to be operational. Exporters will continue to have the option to import duty free gold and silver for exports through the nominated agencies or directly under the Advance Licensing Scheme.

Public Notice No. 59 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 12.04.2004

April 12, 2004 478 Views 0 comment Print

However, in case of export of blended textile product, if the content of one type of item is more than 95%, the DEPB rate of the blended item would carry the rate of that particular export item. However, where no constituent is 95% or more by weight of the blend, DEPB rate would be of product with the lowest of the rates of the product of the constituent (subject to the provisions contained in General Instruction No. 7 as stated above). For example, in made-ups of blend of cotton/Man Made Filament Yarn, the rate applicable would be that of made ups of the constituent with the lowest rate.

Public Notice No. 58 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 12.04.2004

April 12, 2004 397 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT announces updates to Standard Input Output Norms and product categories under Export and Import Policy 2002-2007.

Electronic Commerce- Regarding

April 1, 2004 382 Views 0 comment Print

With effect from 1st April 2004, applications (all categories) submitted online on the DGFT website with digital signatures only shall be given the benefit of 50% reduction in licence fee. However, till the system stabilises a physical copy of the application along with supporting documents shall also be submitted to the Regional Licensing Authorities. Parties filing applications on-line without digital signature will not be entitled to the facility of concessional fees.

Public Notice No. 57 (RE-2004)/2002-2007, Dated: 31.03.2004

March 31, 2004 379 Views 0 comment Print

We verify that our hotel/ restaurant has passed on the benefit of the duty free credit entitlement to the consumer who has availed of the services in our establishment. The pricing of our products prior and post availment of the duty free credit entitlement for service providers was as under.

Notification No. 37 (RE-2004)/2002-2007, Dated: 26.03.2004

March 26, 2004 346 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 1.1, 2.1, 2.4 and 2.29 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 (as amended from time to time), the Central Government hereby makes following amendments in the “ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 2002-2007.

100% Bank Guarantee condition for importability of cars, microbuses etc. under 5 % EPCG Scheme

March 22, 2004 328 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Policy Circular No. 33 dated 15th November, 2000 specifying the 100 % Bank Guarantee conditions for importability of cars, microbuses etc. by travel agents, tour operators, tourist transport operators under 5 % EPCG Scheme. Since Public Notice 53 dated 27-2-2004 has been notified allowing Bank Guarantee/LUT facility as per the conditions stipulated in the said public notice, the aforesaid policy circular stands withdrawn from immediate effect.

Notification No. 36 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 19.03.2004

March 19, 2004 718 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with 1.1 , 2.1 and 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 as amended from time to time , the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 2002-2007 and as amended from time to time.

Public Notice No. 56 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 10.03.2004

March 10, 2004 358 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT updates Public Notice 54 (2004), revising serial numbers for engineering products under Export-Import Policy 2002-2007. Changes effective immediately.

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