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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. 27 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 12.08.1999

August 12, 1999 286 Views 0 comment Print

However, in cases where the application for obtaining credit is filed after realisation of export proceeds, such application may be filed within 90 days from the date of realisation or 180 days from the date of exports whichever is later, reckoned from the last date of realisation/exports in respect of shipments for which the claim has been filed.

Notification No. 24 (RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 10.08.1999

August 10, 1999 442 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 24(RE-99)/1997-2002 amends import policies for microprocessors, audio-visual products, and optical media, introducing new conditions for import.

Policy Circular No. 26 (RE-99)/99-2000, Dated: 09.08.1999

August 9, 1999 505 Views 0 comment Print

References have been received with regard to consideration of an application within the prescribed time limit. It has been observed that the licensing authorities are following different practices while considering whether a particular application has been submitted in time or not. It is clarified that wherever the application has been submitted alongwith the prescribed documents as mentioned in the Handbook (Vol.1) for such category of application in time, such applications shall be treated as a complete application which is submitted in time though there may be some deficiencies in the application or documents.

Public Notice No. 26 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 04.08.1999

August 4, 1999 436 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 26 (RE-99) announces amendments to the Export-Import Policy, including additions to Standard Input Output Norms for chemicals, engineering, and textile products

Notification No. 23(RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 03.08.1999

August 3, 1999 439 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in Schedule 2 Table B of the book titled ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import items 1997-2002.

Import of Steel items under Duty Exemption Scheme and by Export Oriented Units and Units in EPZs

July 30, 1999 418 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified that the restrictions regarding minimum import prices for steel items listed in the aforesaid Notifications will not be applicable to imports made under Advance Licences, Annual Advance Licences, Special Imprest Licences and Advance Intermediate Licences; and imports made by EOUs & units in EPZ.

Notification No. 22(RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 30.07.1999

July 30, 1999 517 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 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 the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items , 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997 (RE-98) as amended from time to time, namel

Guidelines for import of Second Hand Capital Goods

July 29, 1999 8002 Views 0 comment Print

Cases where EPCG Committees took a decision to grant second hand EPCG licences before 31-3-1999 but licence could not be issued. In such cases, applicants shall have the option of converting their EPCG applications into restricted import licence applications and for that they may submit only a revised application in Appendix 8 of the Handbook of Procedures.

Public Notice No. 25 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 28.07.1999

July 28, 1999 409 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, as notified in the Gazette of India extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3- Sub- Section (ii) vide S.O. No.283(E) dated 31.3.97, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Public Notice No.18 (RE:99)/1997-2002 dated 1st July, 1999.

Policy Circular No. 22 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 27.07.1999

July 27, 1999 889 Views 0 comment Print

Complaints have been received by this office that products normally classifiable under Chapter 29 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002 relating to organic chemicals are being imported by classifying the same under EXIM Code 23099003.10.

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