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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. 68 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 03.02.1999

February 3, 1999 316 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export & Import Policy,1997-2002,the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Schedule 2 Appendix 1 Of the book titled “ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 1997-2002.

Notification No. 40 (RE-98)1997-2002, Dated: 02.02.1999

February 2, 1999 523 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 40 (RE-98) withdraws earlier regulations on plastic waste imports, reinstating conditions from Public Notice No. 392 of 1997.

Condition governing import of onions and Soyabean in split and cracked form

January 27, 1999 463 Views 0 comment Print

In this connection, it is hereby clarified that import of all plant materials, including Onions and Soyabean in split and cracked form, are subject to quarantine restrictions in accordance with Plants, Fruits and Seeds (Regulation of Import into India) Order,1989 issued under Destructive Insects and Pests Act,1914, notwithstanding the fact that the condition of “quarantine restriction” in respect of import of Onions and Soyabean in split and cracked form, has not been specifically mentioned in Notification No. 25(RE-98)/97-02 dated 15.10.98.

Notification No. 39 (RE-98)1997-2002, Dated: 22.01.1999

January 22, 1999 277 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade ( Development & Regulation ) Act, 1992 ( No. 22 of 1992 ) read with Paragraph 1.3 of Export and Import Policy 1997-2002 (incorporating amendments made upto 13.4.98 ) the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002 ( incorporating amendments made upto 13.4.98).

Notification No. 38 (RE-98)1997-2002, Dated: 22.01.1999

January 22, 1999 484 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 38 (RE-98) amends Import Licensing Notes in ITC(HS) Classification for specific steel products under the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002.

Public Notice No. 67 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated:22.01.1999

January 22, 1999 283 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Public Notice No. 7 (RE-98) 1997-2002 dated 24.04.1998 and Public Notice No. 44 (RE-98) 1997-2002 dated 28.09.1998 wherein one time extension up to 31.03.1999 in export obligation period for Quantity Based Advance Licenses was provided in respect of Advance Licenses under the Duty Exemption Scheme issued up to 31.03.1996, subject to the terms and conditions indicated therein.

Advance licence issued for Import of Vitamin Mixes on Export of Frozen Headon/Headless Shrimps

January 21, 1999 586 Views 0 comment Print

F.No.01/80/40/1541/AM97/DES-IV/ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE UDYOG BHAVAN; NEW DELHI SALC CIRCULAR NO. 5/98-99 Date: 21.01.1999 To, (i) All Customs Authorities (ii) All Licensing Authorities Subject: Advance licence issued for Import of Vitamin Mixes on Export of Frozen Headon/Headless Shrimps Sir, All the licensing authorities are aware that prior […]

Public Notice No. 66 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 13.01.1999

January 13, 1999 277 Views 0 comment Print

The gold/silver/platinum shall be released to the exporter of jewellery by the nominated agencies/RBI authorised banks in multiples of 10 gms. or in Ten Tola Bars in respect of gold. However, silver shall be released to the exporters in multiples of 1 kg only. Any balance of gold/silver/platinum shall be available to the exporters along with his future entitlement. The gold/silver shall be released by the nominated agencies in terms of 0.995/0.999 fineness and platinum in terms of 0.9999 fineness.

Public Notice No. 65 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 08.01.1999

January 8, 1999 727 Views 0 comment Print

Supplies made by foreign buyers or procured by the exporters on the advice of foreign buyers, of labels, price tags, hangers PVC boxes, Inlay cards, printed bags, stickers and trimming materials like buttons, belts, shoulder pads, buckles, Eyelets, Hooks and Eyes and Rivets to be attached to the goods against specific orders placed by foreign buyers on Indian exporters, may be imported without a licence.

Amendment in Public Notice No. 26 dated 14.7.1997

December 31, 1998 412 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the Public Notice No. 26/97-2002, dated 14th July, 1997, wherein the conditions and procedures to be followed in respect of export of Sandalwood in the form of heartwood chips, mixed chips, flakes of the Sandalwood Classes mentioned in Annexure I to the said Public Notice, Sapwood chips/powder and Sandalwood dust obtained as waste after the manufacturing process have been specified.

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