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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


Export of products under DEPB scheme

April 20, 1999 469 Views 0 comment Print

For Certificate involving the export of Medical devices covered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the application will be transmitted to Ministry of Health for endorsement. Ministry of Health may require the documents such as GMP licence etc. to be annexed to the application by the applicant.

Notification No. 5 (RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 19.04.1999

April 19, 1999 439 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 5 (RE-99) details amendments in export obligations, DEPB schemes, and customs duties for various sectors under the Export and Import Policy.

Issue of free Sale and Commerce Certificate for Medical devices/Equipments etc

April 19, 1999 886 Views 0 comment Print

The request of the firm will be examined and necessary certificate Will be issued in respect of items not covered under Drugs and Cosmetics Act provided the items are not prohibited for export. iii ) For Certificate involving the export of Medical devices covered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the application will be transmitted to Ministry of Health for endorsement. Ministry of Health may require the documents such as GMP licence etc. to be annexed to the application by the applicant.

Export of bulk drugs- attestation thereof

April 15, 1999 457 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of this office that all the shipments containing export of bulk drugs were necessarily being sent to Drug Controller officers stationed at customs houses for attestation etc. These attestations by Drug Controller officers were insisted by the Customs authorities in all shipments involving export of drugs. Because of this procedure, shipments at those ports, where Drug Controller Officers are not stationed, are getting invariably delayed.

Notification No. 4 (RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 13.04.1999

April 13, 1999 367 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 4 (RE-99) 1997-2002 updates import conditions for specific items under Special Import License (SIL) with a C.I.F. value of US $20 or more.

Notification No. 3 (RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 06.04.1999

April 6, 1999 352 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 3 (RE-99) 1997-2002 updates import conditions for specific items under Special Import License (SIL) based on C.I.F. value.

Public Notice No. 04 (RE-99)/ 1997-2002, Dated: 05.04.1999

April 5, 1999 421 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, Part –II-Section 3-Sub-Section(ii) vide S.O No. 283 (E) dated 31.3.1997, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in Appendix – 28A under heading “ProductGroup: Electronics” ” Product Code: 83″ in the Handbook of Procedures.

Public Notice No. 03 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.04.1999

April 5, 1999 622 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 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.

Notification No. 2(RE-99) 97-02, Dated: 31.03.1999

March 31, 1999 688 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.

Public Notice No. 02 (RE-99)/1997-2002, Dated: 31.03.1999

March 31, 1999 1318 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 02 (RE-99)/1997-2002 amends the description of “video films” in the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, to include various video formats.

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