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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


Policy Circular No. 27 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 16.02.2004

February 16, 2004 2467 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Policy Circular No. 1 dated 17.04.2003 regarding import of textile and textile articles. The following changes has been made in the Para 2 (2) of the said Policy Circular as under. Import consignments of industrial product i.e. transmission belts/ pressure belts, lining material for manufacture of luggage goods which do not come into direct contact with the human body.

Notification No. 35 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 16.02.2004

February 16, 2004 580 Views 0 comment Print

Import of hazardous chemicals permitted without a licence in accordance with the provisions of the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1986 (made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986). Besides other conditions mentioned in the Rules, the importer shall, before 30 days but not later than the date of import, furnish the details specified in Rule 18 to the authority specified in Schedule 5 of the said Rules.

Public Notice No. 47 (RE-2003)/2002-07, Dated: 09.02.2004

February 9, 2004 460 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07, and paragraph 1.1 of Handbook (Vol.1), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the revised DEPB rate of the items as annexed to this Public Notice.

Policy Circular No. 26 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 09.02.2004

February 9, 2004 3055 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to the Department of Commerce Notification No. 34 dated 9th February , 2004 regarding import of vehicles, the list of International accredited agencies for issuance of Type Approval Certificate / COP is given below.

Notification No. 34 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 09.02.2004

February 9, 2004 661 Views 0 comment Print

At the time of Customs clearance, a Type Approval Certificate / COP of an international accredited agency from the country of origin, including a notarized English translation thereof, shall be furnished. This Type Approval shall stipulate that the vehicle to be imported complies with all the ECE Regulations for the complete vehicle. The international accredited agencies referred to above will be notified separately.

Notification No. 33 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 06.02.2004

February 6, 2004 358 Views 0 comment Print

The notification revises the import policy for bank notes, restricting imports to authorized banks and dealers with RBI approval.

Notification No. 32 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 06.02.2003

February 6, 2004 352 Views 0 comment Print

The notification revises the import policy for bank notes, restricting imports to authorized banks and dealers with RBI approval.

Public Notice No. 46 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 04.02.2004

February 4, 2004 337 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 and paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol-I), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following addition / correction / amendment in the book titled “Schedule of DEPB Rates.

Notification No. 31 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 29.01.2004

January 29, 2004 499 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment to the ITC (HS) policy updates import regulations, quality standards, and licensing for several goods, including textiles and vehicles.

Public Notice No. 45 (RE-2003)/2002-2007, Dated: 28.01.2004

January 28, 2004 352 Views 0 comment Print

However from 01.04.2004 onwards, this 50% reduction in the application fee would be applicable to only those electronic applications which are digitally signed and submitted online on the DGFT website and where the application fee is paid electronically through the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). For details on various aspects of digital signatures and EFT, information on the DGFT website at www.nic.in/eximpol may kindly be perused.

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