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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


Commission Limits Clarified for DEPB Calculation

January 14, 2004 2101 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT clarifies agency commission limits for DEPB calculation, allowing up to 12.5% of FOB value. Commissions above this limit will be deducted.

Notification No. 27 (RE-2004)/1992-07, Dated: 13.01.2003

January 13, 2004 316 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Naptha is free. The provisions as stipulated for import of Naptha for use in the power sector vide Public Notice No.57 (PN)/1997-2002 dated 5th December, 1997 stands withdrawn with immediate effect and the withdrawal will be applicable only prospectively from the date of issue of this Notification. Further, the above change will not alter the position of applicability of the provisions of other statutory provisions relevant to the subject.

Notification No. 26 (RE-2004)/2002-07, Dated: 12.01.2004

January 12, 2004 280 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 2.1 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-07 published on 31st March, 2002 as amended from time to time.

Public Notice No. 38 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 09.01.2004

January 9, 2004 421 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, as amended, the Director General of ForeignTrade hereby makes the following amendments/deletions/corrections and additions in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended.

Public Notice No. 37 (RE-03)/2002-07, Dated: 05.01.2004

January 5, 2004 352 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice updates DEPB rates for “Pilfer Proof Caps” and adds new entry for “All Aluminium Alloy Conductor” under the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07.

Certification of nexus under EPCG Scheme

December 29, 2003 3211 Views 1 comment Print

Attention is invited to Policy Circular No.20(RE-2003)/2002-07 dated 14th November,2003 whereby the guidelines/procedure with regard to certification of nexus under EPCG Scheme were circulated. In Para 3(iv) of the said Circular, the date and year of D.O. letter was erroneously indicated as 17.7.2003. The same is rectified to read as 17.7.2002.

Addition of STEs for export of Niger Seeds

December 19, 2003 382 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 and 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the “ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007” as amended from time to time.

Duty Free import of Natural Rubber-clarification regarding

December 11, 2003 367 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Policy Circular No.17(RE.2003)/2002-07 dated 10.10.2003 wherein all Licensing authorities were advised to follow the instructions contained therein on the admissibility of the import of Natural Rubber against Advance Licences/DFRC/Advance Licence for annual requirement, in respect of licences issued on or after 20.02.1999. It was stipulated that such licences would be revalidated upto 31.12.2003.

Public Notice No. 36 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 10.12.2003

December 10, 2003 412 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received to allow inter unit transfer of the inputs imported/ procured against advance licence. The matter was deliberated upon in the Policy Interpretation Committee (PIC) and it was decided to allow transfer of raw material from one unit to another unit of the same company. Accordingly, a new Sub-paragraph may be incorporated as follows.

Public Notice No. 35 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 05.12.2003

December 5, 2003 415 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT updates Standard Input Output Norms with new, amended, and deleted entries for chemicals, electronics, and engineering products.

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