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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 3222 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 1314 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 1170 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 366 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 1614 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 3909 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 585 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 189 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 735 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 654 Views 0 comment Print


Notification No. 8 (RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 19.05.1999

May 19, 1999 457 Views 0 comment Print

Hotels, Travel agents, tour operators or tourist transport operators who are recognised as Export House, Trading House, Star Trading Houses and Super Star Trading Houses or Service Export House, International Service Export House, International Star Service Export House, International Super Star Service Export House.

Import of Mulberry Raw Silk under Special Import Licence(SIL)

May 19, 1999 676 Views 0 comment Print

It is hereby clarified that, the consignments of Mulberry Raw Silk, pending clearance from the Customs, which were accompanied by certificate for grade of raw silk given by any of the notified agencies specified in the Notification No. 9(RE 99) 1997-2002 dated the 19th May, 1999, may be permitted to be cleared on the strength of the said certificates from such notified agencies without further reference to the Central Silk Board(CSB).

Public Notice No. 09 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 19.05.1999

May 19, 1999 379 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters eligible for green card in terms of paragraph 4.23 and 14.4 of the Policy may apply for the same in the application form given in Appendix- 56. Such application shall be filed with Regional Licensing Authorities under whose jurisdiction the Head office/Registered Office of the firm/company is located. The green card holders shall be eligible for issuance of automatic licence in terms of paragraph 4.26. They shall also be eligible for other benefits as may be announced from time to time.

Notification No. 7 (RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 13.05.1999

May 13, 1999 415 Views 0 comment Print

For the purpose of verification of the grade of the imported silk, the Custom authorities shall accept the Certificate issued by any of the internationally recognised agencies to be notified in this regard. Where there is no such certificate the Custom authorities shall draw samples from the import consignment as per procedure prescribed by Central Silk Board and testing will be carried out by Central Silk Board as per procedure laid down by International Silk Association.

Notification No. 6 (RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 08.05.1999

May 8, 1999 496 Views 0 comment Print

Government updates import restrictions for various stones, allowing Special Import Licences for high CIF values under Notification No. 6 (RE-99) 1997-2002.

Public Notice No. 08 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 08.05.1999

May 8, 1999 337 Views 0 comment Print

Government notice revises DEPB rates and value caps for plastic, chemical, engineering, and food products under the 1997-2002 Export and Import Policy.

Public Notice No. 5 (RE-99)/99-2000, Dated: 07.05.1999

May 7, 1999 481 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian Sugar and General Industry Export Import Corporation Ltd., (ISGIEIC) shall be sole agency authorised to export raw sugar to EEC against the preferential Ceiling as indicated above. The export of above quantity of raw sugar to EEC under the preferential arrangements as indicated above shall also be subject to prescribed pre-shipment certificate by Export Inspection Council.

Public Notice No. 4 (RE-99)/99-2000, Dated: 07.05.1999

May 7, 1999 433 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to paragraph 5 of Policy circular no.28(RE-98) dated 28.7.98 regarding exemption from pre-shipment inspection from Central Silk board in respect of export of silk garments under DEPB scheme. Consequent upon notification of DEPB rate for Silk madeups and Silk fabrics, it is clarified that pre-shipment inspection by Central Silk Board is not required for exports of silk madeups and Silk fabrics under DEPB scheme.

Public Notice No. 07 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 07.05.1999

May 7, 1999 436 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Paragraph 7.8 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, as amended and Paragraphs 7.8, 7.9 and 7.10 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 1, 1997-2002, as amended and also to the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 2, 1997-2002 as amended from time to time.

Public Notice No. 06 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 22.04.1999

April 22, 1999 595 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 6 (RE-99)/1997-2002 outlines corrections to the Handbook of Procedures related to export obligations, licenses, and DEPB schemes.

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