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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. 8 (RE-2002) 2002-2007, Dated: 20.06.2002

June 20, 2002 370 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby announces extension of All Industry Rate of duty drawback of Rs. 850/- per M.T. for furnace oil supplied by domestic oil companies to EOU/EPZs under deemed export scheme as notified under Notification No.33 dated 12.10.2001, beyond 31-3-2002 until further orders.

Public Notice No. 18/2002-07, Dated: 14.06.2002

June 14, 2002 388 Views 0 comment Print

In cases where import of fuel has been sought for the grant of Advance Licence (excluding applications for adhoc norms and those under para 4.7 of Handbook ) , the applicant would be required to submit the following additional documents.

Countries covered under Latin America, CIS and Sub Saharan Africa for computation of average export performance level for export house under Exim Policy 2002-07

June 11, 2002 367 Views 0 comment Print

Note 1 of paragraph 3.7.2 of the Exim Policy prescribes that units who export to countries in Latin America , Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Sub Saharan Africa would be granted the status of an Export House provided they achieve an average FOB/ FOR value of Rs 5 crore during the preceding three licencing years.

Public Notice No.17/2002-07, Dated: 05.06.2002

June 5, 2002 550 Views 0 comment Print

Debonding of capital goods imported as second hand shall not be allowed under EPCG Scheme. In respect of second hand capital goods which are less than 10 years old on date of import, debonding may be allowed, on payment of applicable duties, after 2 years from the date of import . In addition, where the second hand capital goods are more than 10 years old, debonding may be allowed only against an import licence and payment of applicable dutieSr.

Public Notice No. 16/2002-07, Dated: 05.06.2002

June 5, 2002 817 Views 0 comment Print

All products manufactured by Units in Kandla & Surat SEZSr. and EOUSr. located within the respective jurisdiction of Development Commissioner.

Notification No. 7/2002-07, Dated: 05.06.2002

June 5, 2002 3184 Views 0 comment Print

Notification amends Export and Import Policy, allowing DEPB benefits for supplies to SEZs.

Public Notice No. 15 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 04.06.2002

June 4, 2002 424 Views 0 comment Print

The DGFT issues amendments to the Export-Import Policy 2002-2007, updating norms for chemicals, engineering products, and food items as per Public Notice No. 15.

Notification No. 6/2002-2007, Dated: 03.06.2002

June 3, 2002 355 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 6/2002-2007 amends import licensing for films, including those on video tape, CD, and DVD, following Public Notice No. 64/1997-2002.

Public Notice No. 14/2002-07, Dated: 31.05.2002

May 31, 2002 415 Views 0 comment Print

However, since exemption from SAD in respect of exports made under the DEPB scheme prior to 1.4.2002 is available under Customs notification 34/97 dated 7.4.97 read with relevant provisions of the Exim Policy, 1997-2002 and Handbook of Procedure (Vol.1), 1997-2002, DEPBs would be required to be issued under the above referred Policy and Handbook of Procedure (Vol.1) 1997-2002. As the DEPB software has already been modified in line with the changes in the Exim Policy, 2002-2007 and Handbook of Procedure (Vol.1), 2002-07, the following decisions have been taken.

Export of 10,000 MTs of Raw Cane Sugar under SPS quota to EU for the year 2002-2003

May 24, 2002 301 Views 0 comment Print

As regards to Special Certification requirement for special preferential raw cane sugar under European Commission Regulation No. 2513/2001, the following endorsements may be made in respect of preferential sugar export to EU from India.

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