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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


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 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. 53 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.02.2001

February 1, 2001 457 Views 0 comment Print

The import of components shall be permitted on net to net basis with accountability clause and the type, technical specifications (including part no., if any), etc., of the components sought for import should conform to those utilised in the manufacturer of the resultant product, which should be reflected in export documents (shipping bills) also.

Policy Circular No. 38 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 22.01.2001

January 22, 2001 4453 Views 0 comment Print

The labelling requirements, as mentioned in para 4 of the Notification, shall be applicable only on imports of those pre-packaged commodities, which are intended for retail sale. Since import of raw materials, components, bulk imports etc., would invariably undergo further processing or assembly before they are sold to consumers, these imports shall not invite the application of labelling requirements as per para 4 of the Notification.

Public Notice No. 52 (RE-00)/1997-2002, Dated: 09.01.2001

January 9, 2001 391 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in DEPB rates for chemical formulations, including injections, tablets, and automotive parts, as per Public Notice No. 52/2001.

Public Notice No. 51 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 02.01.2001

January 2, 2001 385 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export & Import Policy, 1997-2002, (incorporating amendments made upto 31st March,2000) the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby specifies the quantitative ceiling for export of Cotton Yarn for the calender year 2001 as under.

Policy Circular No. 37 (RE-2000)/2000-2001, Dated: 02.01.2001

January 2, 2001 325 Views 0 comment Print

The existing procedure in respect of preferential sugar export to the USA for issue of GSP Certificate as well as other Certification requirements if any prescribed specifically for export of sugar to USA shall continue to be followed and subject to prescribed pre-shipment certificate by Export Inspection Council.

Public Notice No. 50 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.01.2001

January 1, 2001 289 Views 0 comment Print

The time limit, frequency, etc. for filing applications for fixation of brand rate of duty drawback shall be the same as for filing the claims indicated in sub paras (ii) & (iii) above. The provision of late cut as given in paragraph 15.16 shall also be applicable under this sub-paragraph.

Public Notice No. 49 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.01.2001

January 1, 2001 322 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 49 (RE-2001) introduces amendments to the Standard Input Output Norms for chemicals, engineering, food, and plastic products.

Export of Fodder including wheat and rice straw

December 22, 2000 2470 Views 0 comment Print

The exporters may apply for the export of above items within 15 days of issue of this circular to this office in prescribed form as given in Appendix 18A along with their profile in Form 1A of the Handbook of Procedure 1997-2002 ( as amended upto 31.3.2000) ( One exporter is entitled to one application only).

Notification No. 47(RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 21.12.2000

December 21, 2000 388 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation ) Act, 1992 ( No. 22 of 1992 ) read with Paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002(incorporating amendment made upto 31.3.2000), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997- ( RE-98) as amended from time to time.

Execution of BG/LUT in respect of EPCG Licences

December 19, 2000 1948 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Para 4.19 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 (RE-2000), which stipulates that wherever any duty free import is allowed or where otherwise specifically stated, the importer shall execute a Legal Undertaking (LUT)/ Bank Guarantee (BG) with the Customs Authority before clearance of goods through the Customs, in the manner as may be prescribed by them. Attention is also invited to para 4.24 of Handbook of Procedures.

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