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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. 15 (RE-90)/1997-2002, Dated: 25.06.1999

June 25, 1999 418 Views 0 comment Print

The export license shall be issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade only when the firm produces a certificate of physical verification of stock from the Regional Deputy Director Wild Life in case of Delhi/Bombay/Calcutta /Madras or from the Divisional/District Forest Officer or Deputy Conservator of Forests of the concerned territorial division. Before issue of export license, the exporter shall also be required to furnish certificate(s) of Origin/Legal Procurement Certificate(s) in the format prescribed at Annexure I issued by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in original to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade for endorsement.

Public Notice No.14 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 25.06.1999

June 25, 1999 280 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry of Commerce (Import Trade Control) Public Notice No. 74-ITC(PN)/85-88 dated the 21st February, 1986 on the subject mentioned above. It is hereby informed that in pursuance of the relevant provisions contained in the Indo-USSR deferred payments protocol dated the 30th April, 1981 and 23rd December, 1985.

Public Notice No. 13 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 18.06.1999

June 18, 1999 403 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 13 (1999) extends deemed export benefits for goods supplied to specified mega power projects as per Exim Policy and Revenue Notification 63/99.

Notification No. 14 (RE-98) 1997-2002, Dated: 18.06.1999

June 18, 1999 478 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 14 (1999) revises Export-Import Policy, including supplies to refineries and mega power projects. Issued under the Foreign Trade Act, 1992.

Import of Cinematograph Feature Films and Video Films

June 15, 1999 613 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends import policy for cinematograph and video films by including the Directorate of Film Festivals. Details as per Public Notice No. 12 (1999).

Notification No.13 (RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 15.06.1999

June 15, 1999 355 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 13(RE-99) updates import policy for silk products, specifying actions for consignments not certified by foreign inspection agencies.

Public Notice No. 11 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 07.06.1999

June 7, 1999 460 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 11(RE-99) updates DEPB rates for electronics and engineering exports, and introduces new export product certification requirements.

Public Notice No. 10 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 07.06.1999

June 7, 1999 649 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulalation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992) and in supersession of Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce No. 145(E) dated 24th February, 1998 published in the Gazette of India(Extraordinary) Part-II section 3, sub-section (ii), except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby authorises the officers specified in column (2) of the Table below for the purposes of exercising powers under section 13 read with section 11, subject to the limits specified against such officers in the corresponding entry in column 3 of the said Table, namely.

Policy Circular No. 17 (RE-99)/99-2000, Dated: 06.07.1999

June 7, 1999 550 Views 0 comment Print

A clarification has been sought whether Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme is applicable to various Export Promotion Scheme like Duty Exemption Scheme/ Pass Book Scheme/ EPCG Scheme. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Revenue. It is hereby clarified that if the licence holder settles the custom dues under the Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme, he can only be absolved of his liability in relation to the Customs Duty due and payable. The licence holder is also entitled for grant of immunity from prosecution under the provision the Customs Act, 1962.

Classification of various Products under ITC(HS) Classifications of Export & Import Items (1997-2002)-clarifications regarding

June 7, 1999 1978 Views 0 comment Print

This Directorate has been receiving representations from various quarters seeking clarifications as regards the Classification of certain specific items under the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002. Such requests for issue of appropriate clarifications etc. have been examined and based on the decision(s) arrived at by the committee set up for this purpose, the applicants have been suitably advised about the appropriate classification of such items under the ITC(HS) Exim Code. A list of the items where clarifications were given is given below for information of all concerned.

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