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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. 19/2002-2007, Dated: 18.11.2002

November 18, 2002 448 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 19/2002-2007 adds BIS standards for clinical thermometers in the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007.

Import of “Barley –other than seed quality”-classified under Exim Code 10030090 in the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007- Exim Policy thereof

November 14, 2002 658 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Chapter 10 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007, wherein the policy for import of Barley other than seed quality” as classified under the entry no. 10030090 in the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007 is shown as “STE through FCI only. In view of Notification No.2 dated 31st March’2000, the policy for Barley against the aforesaid Serial Number should be read as free

Public Notice No. 48 /2002-07, Dated: 14.11.2002

November 14, 2002 553 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 48/2002-07 amends export licensing processes, contact details, ISO certification agencies, and adds new procedures for Certificate of Origin issuance.

Notification No. 18/2002-2007, Dated: 14.11.2002

November 14, 2002 541 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 18/2002-2007 introduces amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification for imports, including used casks and barrels under Chapter 44.

Public Notice No. 47 (RE-2002)/2002-2007, Dated: 07.11.2002

November 7, 2002 343 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of Public Notice No.19 dated 11th June,2001 and Public Notice No.25 dated 2nd July,2001 and in exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 and 2.29 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby designates following Inspection and Certification Agencies accredited by APEDA for the purpose of export of Agriculture Products as “ Organic Product.” An Agriculture product shall be allowed to be exported as “ Organic Product” if it is produced, processed or packed under a valid Organic Certificate issued by any of the undermentioned Inspection and Certification Agency. The Inspection and Certification Agencies as specified in Column 1 below shall be authorized for a period of time as may be allowed in their cases by the Accrediting Agency as specified in Column 2 below.

Notification No. 17/2002-07, Dated: 07.11.2002

November 7, 2002 460 Views 0 comment Print

The last sentence of Para 6.16 (b) provides for destruction of goods with the permission of Customs authorities. In order to clarify that all kinds of obsolete goods could be destroyed, it is proposed to substitute 6.16 (b) as under on the lines of provisions contained in Customs Notification.

Public Notice No. 46 (RE-02)/2002-2007, Dated: 06.11.2002

November 6, 2002 733 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India updates the Standard Input Output Norms for food, plastic, and sports goods in Public Notice No. 46 (RE-02)/2002-2007, dated 06/11/2002.

Policy Circular No. 12/2002-2007, Dated: 01.11.2002

November 1, 2002 793 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to Policy Circular No 14 dated 19.10.2001 which prescribed the procedure for the settlement of audit objections wherever the relevant policy provisions mandated the surrender of Special Import Licence (SIL) that is now defunct. In continuation of the aforesaid provision, some of the regional offices have sought the extension of the provision of PC 14 dated 19.10.2001 to all category of cases where the surrender of SIL was mandated for regularisation of the cases.

Public Notice No. 45 /2002-2007, Dated: 30.10.2002

October 30, 2002 403 Views 0 comment Print

Para 8.37 of the Exim Policy 1997-2002 permitted replenishment of gold/silver/platinum in respect of exports made during that Policy period. On 31.3.2002 the new Policy for the period 2002-2007 was announced. In the new Policy the provisions as were available in paragraph 8.37 of the earlier Policy got discontinued. Accordingly a Public Notice No. 3/2002-2007 was issued on 31st March,2002 providing transitional arrangement in respect of exports made on or before 31.3.2002.

Public Notice No. 44 (RE-02)/2002-2007, Dated: 18.10.2002

October 18, 2002 553 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, as amended and Paragraphs 4.9 and 4.10 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 2002-2007, as amended and also to the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended from time to time.

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