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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. 35 (RE-00)/1997-2002, Dated: 29.09.2000

September 29, 2000 526 Views 0 comment Print

An application for grant of credit under DEPB may be made to the licensing authority concerned in the form given in Appendix-11C alongwith the documents prescribed therein. The provisions of paragraph 7.2 shall be applicable for DEPB also. The FOB value in free foreign exchange shall be converted into Indian rupees as per the authorised dealer’s T/T buying rate, prevalent on the date of negotiation/ purchase/collection of document. The DEPB rate of credit shall be applied on the FOB value so arrived.

Regularisation/Redemption of Advance Licences

September 27, 2000 2548 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to paragraph 7.25 of Handbook (Vol.1) which contain the procedural requirements for fulfillment of export obligation by an Advance Licence holder. Certain instances have come to the notice of this office where RLAs have refused to count exports made by the Advance Licence holder in discharge of export obligation against the licence on the ground that the exportable product does not exactly match with the description of export product indicated on the licence due to change in size of packaging etc.

Notification No. 35(RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 25.09.2000

September 25, 2000 424 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 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002(incorporating amendment made up to 31.3.2000), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the said Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002.

Regularisation of VABAL in case of shortfall in value or quantity or both

September 22, 2000 1162 Views 0 comment Print

In this case export obligation has been fulfilled in terms of quantity but value-wise there is a shortfall. CIF value will be reduced corresponding to this proportionate and excess Customs Duty will be calculated corresponding to this reduced CIF value. Applicant will be required to pay Customs Duty (total duty availed – total duty entitlement as calculated above) and interest along with SIL.

Public Notice No. 34 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 15.09.2000

September 15, 2000 283 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 34 (RE-2000)/2000 extends deemed export benefits for the ERSC&C Transmission Project, financed by the World Bank under the EXIM Policy.

Public Notice No: 33 (RE-00)/1997-2002, Dated: 15.09.2000

September 15, 2000 292 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 33 (RE-00)/2000 updates export product descriptions in Engineering and Chemical categories, including corrections for DEPB rates and product classifications.

Import retrictions vide Public Notice No. 392/92-97 regarding import of Plastic Scrap/Waste materials-Clarification regarding

September 13, 2000 4747 Views 0 comment Print

In the wake of certain doubts raised and brought to the notice of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade regarding the applicability of the size restrictions on the different forms of Plastic Wastes/Scraps envisaged vide para 1(ii) of the said Public Notice No. 392 (92-97) dated 01.01.1997, in consonance with the views of the Ministry of Environment & Forests.

Clarification regarding certain issues relating to EPCG Scheme

September 13, 2000 445 Views 0 comment Print

It has also been decided to fix a ceiling of 20 (Twenty) million Kgs. For export of hank yarn below 60s for the calendar year 2000. However, exemption for export of hank yarn below 60s count by 100% EOUs and units under Advance Licensing Scheme, as at present, would continue.

Policy Circular No. 25 (RE-2000)/2000-01, Dated: 11.09.2000

September 11, 2000 688 Views 0 comment Print

With a view to assisting importers/exporters for identifying the code at 8 digit level, the following steps are being taken. (i) Database of ITC(HS) has been made available at the website of DGFT at http://www.nic.in/eximpol. They may access by punching the name of the item to ascertain the code. (ii) In case of any problem in identifying the code, they may seek the information on E-mail at dgft@ub.delhi.nic.in or (iii) They may contact the concerned licensing authorities at the following telephone numbers.

Notification No. 34(RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 11.09.2000

September 11, 2000 583 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters must include an 8-digit ITC(HS) code in shipping bills from 1st October 2000 to claim benefits under the Export and Import Policy.

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