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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 183 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. 58 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 26.02.2001

February 26, 2001 517 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the provisions of Public Notice No. 17 (RE-2000)/1997-2002 dated 30th June,2000 which inter-alia lays down the permanent IEC Numbers to be used by certain categories of Importers/Exporters, which are otherwise exempted from obtaining IEC Numbers. Recently in the wake of earthquake, which has hit many parts of the Western India, Goods are being imported by Government Departments as well as by some Charitable Institutions/NGOs. Hence some of the organizations have requested for allotment of IEC No.

Policy Circular No. 40 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 22.02.2001

February 22, 2001 8296 Views 0 comment Print

Compliance to the mandatory Indian Quality Standards as mentioned in Column 2 of the Annexure to notification no. 44 dated 24.11.2000, shall not be applicable on imports made under Annual Advance Licences and Advance Licences for physical exports issued with actual user condition, (para 7.4 and 7.4A of Exim Policy prior to RE-2000 and 7.3 of Exim Policy RE-2000) and on imports made by 100% EOUs and units in EPZ/SEZ. Similarly the imports made for re-export purposes as per para 5.7 and para 7.5 of the Exim Policy shall also be exempt from the above mentioned qulilty standards.

Public Notice No. 57 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 20.02.2001

February 20, 2001 385 Views 0 comment Print

The Standard Input Output Norms appearing at Sl. No. J-258 to J-264 (under the TextileProduct Group) as amended vide the above Public Notice shall be corrected to read as under.

Public Notice No. 56 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 16.02.2001

February 16, 2001 382 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the entry at Code No.1001 of Schedule 2 Table B and S.No.12 of Appendix-1 to Schedule 2 in the book titled “ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002” specifying the terms and conditions for export of items indicated therein.

Public Notice No. 55 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 16.02.2001

February 16, 2001 340 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, as notified in the Gazette of India extraordinary, Part-II Section 3, Sub section (ii) vide S.O. No.283(E) dated 31.03.1997, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in Handbook (Vol 1).(RE-00), 1997-2002.

Consideration of application under paragraph 6.8 of the Handbook(Vol.1) without reference to Headquarters EPCG Committee

February 14, 2001 685 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to paragraph 6.8 of the Handbook (Vol.1). wherein it has been stated that in such cases where nexus norms have already been communicated by the Headquarters or the same are already established on the basis of the EPCG licences issued in the past by the Port Offices, such applications may not be forwarded to the Headquarters EPCG Committee.

Notification No. 50(RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 13.02.2001

February 13, 2001 358 Views 0 comment Print

In view of various representations received citing the problems in implementation of bar- coding, the issue has been re-examined. Keeping in perspective the various difficulties faced by trade and industry to adopt bar coding from 1st April, 2001, it has been decided to further postpone the date of implementation until further orders in this regard.

Public Notice No. 54 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 07.02.2001

February 7, 2001 382 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice 54 (RE-2000) offers extensions and relief to Gujarat’s earthquake-affected export units, including EPCG, Advance Licensing, and DEPB validity.

Notification No. 49 (RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 07.02.2001

February 7, 2001 439 Views 0 comment Print

Notification allows import of goods for Gujarat earthquake relief, subject to conditions under Foreign Trade Act.

Notification No. 48 (RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 05.02.2001

February 5, 2001 346 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of Notification No. 47( RE-2000) /1997-2001 dated 21.12.2000, the following additionsshall be made against the Code No. 0703(1) in Table B of Schedule 2 of the said ITC(HS) relating to “onions ( all varieties other than Bangalore Rose onion and Krishnapuram onions)” under the column, ‘ nature of restriction.

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