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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


Policy Circular No. 35 (RE-98)/98-99 , Dated: 03.09.1998

September 3, 1998 634 Views 0 comment Print

This issue was considered in detail in consultation with Deptt. of Revenue. It was felt that, when the duty paid material is provided by DTA Unit to EOU in terms of Ministry of Finance instructions as stated above, then this duty paid should be refunded back. Accordingly, in respect of such direct exports from EOU based on the duty paid material supplied by the DTA units for job work, duty paid on the inputs would be refunded back by way of Brand Rate of Duty Drawback.

Public Notice No. 36 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 02.09.1998

September 2, 1998 388 Views 0 comment Print

The follwing entry shall be added as S. No.38 in the Schedule 2 Appendix I of the Book titled ” ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 1997-2002.

Public Notice No. 35 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.09.1998

September 1, 1998 1519 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 I of the Book Titled ” ITC (HS) Classification of Export & Import Items 1997-2002.

Notification No. 17 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 01.09.1998

September 1, 1998 427 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 5 of the Foreign Trade Development & Regulation Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 1.3 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 (incorporating amendments made upto 13.4.1998), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, (incorporating amendment made upto 13.4.1998).

Public Notice No. 34 (RE-98)/97-02, Dated: 31.08.1998

August 31, 1998 556 Views 0 comment Print

Handbook of Procedures, 1997-2002 Vol. 2 ( incorporating amendments made upto 31st August, 1998. Attention is invited to the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 (incorporating amendments upto 13th April, 1998) published under the Ministry of Commerce Notification No. 1 (RE-98) dated 13.4.1998.

Notification No. 16 (RE-98) /97-02, Dated: 31.08.1998

August 31, 1998 370 Views 0 comment Print

– In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 4.1 of Export and Import Policy, 1997 –2002, as amended; the Central Government hereby notifies the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002 (Revised Edition: August, 1998) as contained in Annexure to this Notification.

Regulations for Importing Canalised Items in India

August 28, 1998 7366 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on import of canalised items in India. Only canalising agencies like Indian Oil Corporation can import, not individual importers.

Public Notice No. 33 (RE-98)/97-02, Dated: 27.08.1998

August 27, 1998 421 Views 0 comment Print

Government notice allows non-SSI units to expand capacities with export obligations under an industrial license.

Public Notice No. 32 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 24.08.1998

August 24, 1998 331 Views 0 comment Print

The Licensing Authority may grant extension in export obligation period for a period of four months against one or more consignment/sight on payment of penalty of 1% on the unfulfilled fob value of export obligation with reference to cif value of the imports made for which extension is being sought. Any request for extension beyond a period of four months can be considered only by a Committee headed by Director General of Foreign Trade.

Public Notice No. 31 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 21.08.1998

August 21, 1998 667 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 31.3.97, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes following amendment in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) (RE-98), 1997-2002.

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