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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


Policy Circular No. 60 (RE-98)/97-02, Dated: 24.12.1998

December 24, 1998 2194 Views 0 comment Print

The issue has been examined and it has been decided that the licensing authorities may also grant, on application by the exporter, further pre export DEPB to the extent the export have already been completed in the previous pre export DEPB issued to such exporter. However, at no point of time, the value of pre export DEPB issued to such exporter shall exceed the entitlement given in paragraph 7.35 of the Exim Policy (RE-98), 1997-2002.

Public Notice No. 62 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 24.12.1998

December 24, 1998 397 Views 0 comment Print

Consequent upon deletion of DEPB rate for refills covered under S.No. 1 of product group plastic by Public Notice No. 61 dated 31.12.97 and re-introduction of separate DEPB rate for all kinds of parts components by Public Notice No. 6(RE-98) dated 15.4.98, the DEPB rate for refills in respect of export made between 1.1.98 to 14.4.98 shall be 13% of the FOB value.

Public Notice No. 61 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 24.12.1998

December 24, 1998 415 Views 0 comment Print

Hotels, Travel agents, Tour operators, Tourist transport operators eligible for SIL in terms of paragraph 12.12(B) of the Policy shall file the application for SIL in Appendix –20G of the Handbook.

Public Notice No. 60 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 24.12.1998

December 24, 1998 637 Views 0 comment Print

Supply of goods to such projects in the power sector made under the procedure of International Competitive Bidding or Oil and Gas sector, including refineries, made under International Competitive Bidding or Limited Global Tender, in respect of which the Ministry of Finance extends the benefit of deemed exports to domestic supplies.

Public Notice No. 59 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 24.12.1998

December 24, 1998 358 Views 0 comment Print

The 10% duty saved amount in DEPB will be equivalent to 10% of the available credit balance on the lost DEPB whereas for Advance licence, the amount shall be calculated on the basis of duty saved amount for the balance quantity and proportionate CIF value as per the information available in column-22 of Appendix-11B of Handbook of Procedures.

Notification No. 37 (RE-98)1997-02, Dated: 23.12.1998

December 23, 1998 946 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 37 (RE-98) restricts the import of various plastic waste and scrap items, permitting only EPZ imports under specific conditions.

Import of Plastic wastes/scrap by EPZs

December 23, 1998 952 Views 0 comment Print

For any other misdeclaration, laws formulated by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, in force from time to time, would also apply and action as per Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 shall be initiated by the competent authority.

Export of Wheat to Bangladesh during 1998-99

December 22, 1998 367 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to allow export of 25,000MT of Wheat by M/S Karnataka State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd., ( KSCMF) Bangalore to Bangladesh @US$162Per MT C&F Gede for Darsana by Rail and /or C&F Sonamasjid/Hilli by truck and place it at the disposal of APEDA for issue of RCACs in favour of M/S Karnataka State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd., (KSCMF ) Bangalore.

Policy Circular No. 57 (RE-98)/98-99 , Dated: 16.12.1998

December 16, 1998 457 Views 0 comment Print

Similarly, in respect of turn key civil construction projects, deemed export benefits will be available only for supply of goods as was already clarified under Policy Circular No. 32 dated 20th August, 1998 provided the goods are manufactured in India and these benefits will be available only to the Manufacturer Exporter who manufacture and supply the goods. Policy Circular No. 32 had clearly stated.

Notification No. 35 (RE-98)1997-2002, Dated: 11.12.1998

December 11, 1998 508 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 35 (RE-98) adds import guidelines for prime steel items with minimum c.i.f. values under the ITC(HS) Classification, 1997-2002.

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