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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. 43 /2002-07, Dated: 18.10.2002

October 18, 2002 436 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of the provision of para 8.2 (f) of the Exim Policy 2002-07, the benefits of deemed exports under para 8.3 (a), (b), and (c) whichever is applicable , would be available for the supply of Cupro Nickel Coin Blanks to a Mint of the Government of India, provided the goods are manufactured in India and subject to the fulfilment of condition No 26 against S.No 191 of Customs Notification No 21/2002 dated 01.03.2002.

Public Notice No. 42 /2002-2007, Dated: 10.10.2002

October 10, 2002 655 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.1) , 2002-2007, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Public Notice No.38 (RE-99)/1997-2002 dated 5.11.1999 vide which transitional arrangements were notified allowing deemed export benefits to the power projects mentioned on the subject.

Public Notice No. 41 /2002-07, Dated: 09.10.2002

October 9, 2002 328 Views 0 comment Print

DEPB benefit would also be admissible on the export of composite product including assembled product having more than one constituent items for which DEPB rates are individually fixed. In such cases the DEPB entitlement would be restricted to the lowest of the rate applicable to the constituent items ignoring the rate of the constituent item(s) having weight less than 5% of the total net weight of such product. However, no DEPB benefit would be admissible on the export of such product, if any constituent item(s) is weighing more than 5% of the total net weight (of the product) and does not have any DEPB rate fixed.

Public Notice No. 40 /2002-2007, Dated: 08.10.2002

October 8, 2002 526 Views 0 comment Print

A committee shall be constituted at the Zone level headed by the Development Commissioner and consisting of other concerned officials to approve units and to resolve the post-approval difficulties of the EOU/EPZ/SEZ unitSr. The Committee shall meet on Monday, every week. In case of the absence of Development commissioner, the meeting will be held by the next senior officer in the Zone. The unit shall intimate the problems being faced by them in advance. In the meetings, apart from the promoters, the other concerned agency with which difficulties are being faced by the unit, may also be called.

Public Notice No. 39 /2002-2007, Dated: 08.10.2002

October 8, 2002 472 Views 0 comment Print

A decision was taken to discontinue with the proviso for submission of copy of invoices certified by the Project authority in the case of redemption under EPCG. In tune with the decision , the third sub-para of Para 5.13 (b)(i) pertaining to redemption of EPCG licence for deemed exports is deleted and the amended version of para 5.13(b)(i) is as under.

Notification No. 16/2002-07, Dated: 08.10.2002

October 8, 2002 412 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 4.1.9 pertains to Back-to-Back Inland Letter of Credit.. It has been decided to permit Back-to-Back Inland Letter of Credit against an Advance Licence for Intermediate Supplies also. Hence the first sentence of paragraph 4.1.9 is amended by deleting the phrase ” (except Advance Licence for intermediate supply)”. The amended version of this para is as under.

Public Notice No. 38 /2002-2007, Dated: 04.10.2002

October 4, 2002 721 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for importing items like skimmed milk powder, maize, and oils under TRQ for 2002-03, including the application process and deadlines.

Public Notice No. 37 (RE-02)/2002-2007, Dated: 03.10.2002

October 3, 2002 559 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT updates the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 2 with amendments in Standard Input Output Norms for Chemicals, Engineering, and Miscellaneous Products.

Public Notice No. 36 (RE-2002)/2002-2007, Dated: 17.09.2002

September 17, 2002 439 Views 0 comment Print

The RLAs shall continue to process such applications and issue advance licences under para 4.7 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 1 (1st April, 2002 – 31st march, 2007) along with the above endorsements and thereafter continue to forward the same to the ALC in the Head office as per the Policy provisions and procedures laid down for this purpose, for finalization of norms.

Public Notice No. 35 /2002-2007, Dated: 13.09.2002

September 13, 2002 394 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 35/2002-07 adds DEPB rate for disposable hypodermic needles at 3% under Engineering Product Group.

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