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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


Return of Bank Guarantee by Licensing Authorities

September 6, 2000 556 Views 0 comment Print

In the Open House discussion with EXIM Club, Baroda held on 10th December, 1999, it was requested that in respect of the Bank Guarantees taken by Licensing Authorities, wherever the export obligation has been completed and cases are redeemed, Bank Guarantee should be returned to the party because in the absence of these Bank Guarantees the banking authorities are not releasing Bank Guarantees. At present Licensing authorities are issuing the redemption letter and copy of this is endorsed to the concerned bank for release of BG.

Policy Circular No. 23 (RE-2000)/2000-01, Dated: 01.09.2000

September 1, 2000 523 Views 0 comment Print

As intimated vide the above referred Circulars, there is no need of seeking EPCG Committee’s approval for nexus in respect of the capital goods meant for Hotel, Textile and Garment Sector and other sectors. It is therefore suggested that such cases may not be forwarded to this office for nexus clearance.

Notification No. 33(RE-2000) 1997-2000, Dated: 01.09.2000

September 1, 2000 400 Views 0 comment Print

In an attempt to speed up the transactions and to bring about transparency in various activities related to exports, electronic data interchange would be encouraged. Applications received electronically from the status holders and green card holders shall be cleared within 24 hours.

Notification No. 32(RE-2000) 1997-2000, Dated: 01.09.2000

September 1, 2000 355 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided that as per paragraph 14.9, it shall be mandatory for all finished and packaged items for retail sale to implement bar coding using international symbologies/international numbering standards. In such cases where export items are not in finished and packaged state, the exporters shall furnish a declaration to Customs to this effect for claiming exemption from bar coding at the time of export.

Public Notice No. 32 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.09.2000

September 1, 2000 412 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 32 (RE-2001) outlines amendments to the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) for chemicals, food, plastic, textile, and engineering products.

Public Notice No. 31 (RE-00)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.09.2000

September 1, 2000 331 Views 0 comment Print

In case of exporters (other than status holders and green card holders), the licences shall be issued within 3 working days reckoned from the day of presentation of relevant hard copies of application with prescribed documents after following the prescribed procedure.

Public Notice No. 30 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.09.2000

September 1, 2000 325 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the entry at Code No. 1001(a) of Schedule 2 Table – B and Sl. No. 12(i) 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. 29 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.09.2000

September 1, 2000 517 Views 0 comment Print

The DGFT issues amendments regarding Green Card duplicates, export obligations, DEPB rates, and DTA sale in the 2000 Public Notice.

Policy Circular No. 22(RE-2000)/97-02, Dated: 25.08.2000

August 25, 2000 457 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Circular No. 22 clarifies classification of specific products under ITC(HS) for exports and imports.

Notification No. 31(RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 24.08.2000

August 24, 2000 403 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by the 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 upto 31.3.2000), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002.

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