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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. 35 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 15.10.1999

October 15, 1999 493 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 35 (RE-99) corrects product descriptions and DEPB rates for various export items under the 1997-2002 Export and Import Policy.

Notification No. 30(RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 04.10.1999

October 4, 1999 352 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 30(RE-99)/1997-2002 amends the ITC(HS) classification to make sodium metal freely importable under the Export and Import Policy.

Public Notice No. 33 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.10.1999

October 1, 1999 604 Views 0 comment Print

Similarly, in such cases where the goods are handed over to the customs authorities before the expiry of the export obligation period but actual exports takes place after expiry of the export obligation period, such exports shall be considered within the export obligation period and taken towards fulfilment of export obligation.

Public Notice No. 32 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.10.1999

October 1, 1999 301 Views 0 comment Print

After considering the above stated requests, in exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, as notified in the Gazette of India Extra-ordinary, Part – II, Section – 3 – Sub-section (ii) vide S.O. No. 283 (E) dated 31.3.1997, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notify the following arrangement.

Debonding of EOU/EPZ units under EPCG Scheme

October 1, 1999 2983 Views 0 comment Print

If a standalone EOU/EPZ unit wish to debond under EPCG scheme, there shall be no export obligation for maintenance of the average the only such an obligation under EPCG scheme on a standalone unit shall be imposed which may be equivalent to 6 times or 8 times of the depreciated value, as the case may be, depending upon the scheme in which the unit opts for debonding.

Notification No. 29/1997-2002, Dated: 01.10.1999

October 1, 1999 394 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 29/1997-2002 updates export policies for petroleum products and prohibits export of wild animals and their products. Read more for details.

Policy Circular No. 34 (RE-99), Dated: 24.09.1999

September 24, 1999 352 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the Policy Circular No. 33 dated 23.9.99 on the above subject.In the Paragrapah (2),the figure‘10th’ may be amended to read as ‘16th’ wherever it occurs.

Public Notice No. 31 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 23.09.1999

September 23, 1999 337 Views 0 comment Print

This Public Notice is issued for continuance of deemed export benefits for supplies made to Maharashtra State Electricity Board for early execution of the second Maharashtra Power Project in the wake of withdrawal of World Bank loan, subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in the foregoing paragraph and in Appendix – 14A of Handbook of Procedures (RE:99).

Policy Circular No. 33 (RE-99), Dated: 23.09.1999

September 23, 1999 439 Views 0 comment Print

In the light of above stated two changes the issue was discussed with Deptt. of Economic Affairs and Deptt. of Revenue and it has been decided to withdraw Policy Circular No. 57 dated 10th December, 1998. Accordingly, Policy Circular No. 57 dated 10th December, 1998 is withdrawn and DGFT Circular No. M-3(2)/AM92/DBK Cell dated 18th March, 1994 stands. Even the supplies effected between 16th December, 1998 to 31st March, 1999, and thereafter, shall also be entitled for deemed export benefits as clarified by DGFT Circular No. M-3(2)/AM92/DBK Cell dated 18th March, 1994.

Notification No. 28(RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 23.09.1999

September 23, 1999 427 Views 0 comment Print

Notification 28(RE-99)/1997-2002 revises Niger Seeds export rules, introducing canalisation and agency-specific guidelines for exports to the USA.

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