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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 1311 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 1161 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 348 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


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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 642 Views 0 comment Print


Public Notice No. 41 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 08.10.2001

October 8, 2001 427 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 41 (2001) introduces Agri Export Zones in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand for products like pineapple, gherkins, and lychees.

Public Notice No. 40 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.10.2001

October 1, 2001 457 Views 0 comment Print

Government updates Handbook of Procedures with new entries for engineering, textile, and miscellaneous products under Public Notice No. 40 (RE-2001).

Public Notice No. 39 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.10.2001

October 1, 2001 484 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 39 (RE-2001) extends the export deadline for coarse grains and maize until 31st October 2001 under the Export and Import Policy.

Public Notice No. 38 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.10.2001

October 1, 2001 661 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 38 (RE-2001) amends the authorization process for future imports of vegetable oils, now issued annually by the Directorate.

Maintenance of Average by the EPCG licence holders during the extended period of time/amnesty period under PN No 3/ 2001 dtd 31.03.2001

October 1, 2001 547 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was considered by the Policy Review Committee at its meeting held on 13.08.2001 under the chairmanship of DG. In view of the decision taken therein, it is clarified that the licence holders availing this facility are also required to maintain average export obligation during the extended period till the export obligation is completed in full. For example, if the licence was issued during 1993-94 period.

Placement of quantity of 10,000 MTs. of white sugar under preferential quota to EEC

September 26, 2001 613 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian Sugar and General Industry Export Import Corporation Ltd., (ISGIEIC Ltd.), now known as Indian Sugar Exim Corporation Ltd., shall be sole agency authorized to export white sugar to EEC against the preferential Quota as indicated above.

Exemption on Textile Imports for Export Production

September 18, 2001 1069 Views 0 comment Print

The DGFT clarifies exemptions for textiles imported for export production, allowing duty-free import of labels and printed bags for bona fide exporters.

Public Notice No. 37 (RE-01)/1997-2002, Dated: 17.09.2001

September 17, 2001 409 Views 0 comment Print

In case of blended Textiles, if the fibre content of one type is more than 95%, the DEPB rate of the blended item would be the same as that of the particular fibre. However if no fibre constitutes 95% or more of the blend, the DEPB rate would be the lowest amongst the different fibres ignoring those with less than 5% in the blend. DEPB rates would not be denied to composite items provided the value of the extra material is upto 5% of the total value and a DEPB rate exists for the fibre comprising a value of 95% or more of the composite.

Notification No. 31 (RE-2001) 1997-2002, Dated: 14.09.2001

September 14, 2001 346 Views 0 comment Print

The import of vehicles (as classified under Chapter 87 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002 ) by Foreign Diplomats and Other Privileged Persons in this category, who are exempt from payment of customs duty,shall be exempt from all the conditions of Notification no. 4(RE-2001)/97-02 dated 31.03.2001. However, such imported vehicles cannot be sold in India except to another diplomat or privileged person and are compulsorily required to be re-exported. This exemption shall be applicable on all imports made subsequent to 31.03.2001.

Notification No. 30 (RE-2001) 1997-2002, Dated: 13.09.2001

September 13, 2001 586 Views 0 comment Print

In respect of Notification No. 20 (RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated the 27th July, 2001, extending the shipment period for export of onions released vide Notification No.16(RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated 26th June,2001 upto 31st August,2001, it has been decided to further extend the shipment period for export of the unutilized balance quantity of onions out of the 50,000 M.T., released vide aforesaid Notification No.16, upto 30th September,2001.

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