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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


DEPB rates for formulations consisting of more than one bulk drug where some of the constituent drugs are having specified DEPB rates while others are non-specified ones

July 31, 2000 502 Views 0 comment Print

The revised methodology to calculate the DEPB rate, as indicated above, shall be adopted only for exports made on or after the issuance of this Circular. Exports of such formulations, consisting of more than one Bulk Drug where some of the constituents are specified while others are non-specified, effected prior to the issuance of this circular shall be governed by the Policy Circular No.39 dated 22.10.99.

Clarification regarding the admissibility of DEPB against the export of some products under the Product Group: Engineering

July 28, 2000 478 Views 0 comment Print

An issue has been raised regarding the admissibility of DEPB benefit for the export of MS Galvanized Sheets/Strips made prior to 01.04.2000 keeping in view the existence of two possible DEPB entries at S.N. 91 and 363 covering such exports. It has been decided that the DEPB benefit for such exports shall be granted as per the entry at S.N. 363 in view of the fact that the DEPB entry at S.N. at 91 covers only those inputs which are both galvanized and coated.

Public Notice No. 24 (RE-00)/1997-2002, Dated: 25.07.2000

July 25, 2000 403 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, Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) (RE-2000), 1997-2002.

Notification No. 25(RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 24.07.2000

July 24, 2000 391 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 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Table B in Schedule 2, of the Book titled “ ITC(HS) Classifications of Export & Import Items 1997-2002.

Public Notice No. 23 (RE-00)/1997-2002, Dated: 24.07.2000

July 24, 2000 433 Views 0 comment Print

After expiry of 18 months the licence holder shall furnish proof of having fulfilled export obligation by submitting the documents prescribing in paragraph 7.25. In case of bonafide default in fulfillment of export obligation, the licence holder can apply for regularization in terms of paragraph 7.28.

Notification No. 24(RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 20.07.2000

July 20, 2000 508 Views 0 comment Print

Notification bans sale of tea by Export Oriented Units and Export Processing Zones in Domestic Tariff Area as per Foreign Trade Act.

Public Notice No. 22 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 20.07.2000

July 20, 2000 403 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. 1) (RE-2000), 1997-2002.

Policy Circular No. 18 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 17.07.2000

July 17, 2000 457 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Notification No. 2 (RE-2000)/97-02 dated 31.03.2000, according to which import of PCB’s classified under Exim Code Nos. 851790 00.10 and 853400 00.20 was made free. Attention is also invited to Notification No. 15 (RE-2000)/97-02 dated 10.05.2000, according to which licensing note no.2 at the end of chapters 84,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96 and 98 was deleted and public Notice No. 290(PN) dated 30.04.95 was withdrawn.

Public Notice No. 21 (RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dated: 17.07.2000

July 17, 2000 511 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice updates export policy for Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine with new documentation requirements, including a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner.

Importability of cars , microbuses etc. by travel agents , tour operators or tourist transport operators under 5% EPCG Scheme

July 14, 2000 439 Views 0 comment Print

Regarding the erstwhile zero duty EPCG Scheme, it is clarified that , no enhancement in the CIF value of the licence shall be considered by the Licencing Authorities In respect of licences issued under the scheme. Any change in the import items , incorporation of new item , deletion of any old item etc. may , however, be allowed in respect of zero duty EPCG licences , provided the CIF value of such licences is not exceeded.

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