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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 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 1611 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 3906 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 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 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 654 Views 0 comment Print


Public Notice No. 26 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.08.1998

August 5, 1998 439 Views 0 comment Print

The export licence shall be issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade only when the firm produces the Certificate in Original from the Chief/Wild Life Warden of the concerned state, from where the Exotic birds have been procured, to the effect that the birds to be exported are from Captive Bred Stock, to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade for endorsement and CITES Certificate wherever applicable.

Notification No. 12 (RE)/1997-2002, Dated: 04.08.1998

August 4, 1998 481 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by the 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, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Export & Import Policy, 1997-2002 ( Amended in April,1998 ).

Public Notice No. 25 (RE-98)/97-02, Dated: 01.08.1998

August 1, 1998 667 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), the Central Government hereby makes the under mentioned items freely importable into India with effect from 1.8.1998 if imported from SAARC countries namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka or Pakistan subject to the condition that the listed items/goods are in new/ prime condition and are of origin of the countries stated above in accordance with the Customs Tariff.

Notification No. 11 (RE-98)1997-02: Amendment to Import Policy for Computer Designs

July 30, 1998 601 Views 0 comment Print

Government amends import policy for computer designs, adding hardcopy printed designs under a “Free” import category in the 1997-2002 policy.

Clarification on Exim Policy/Handbook of procedures related issues

July 28, 1998 565 Views 0 comment Print

It is hereby clarified that export of samples of medicines/ pharmaceuticals formulations upto 1% of the FOB value of exports of all medicines/pharmaceuticals formulations taking together made during the preceeding licensing year is the maximum value upto which medicines/ pharmaceuticals formulations can be exported in a licensing year. Within this overall value, the exporter can export any samples of medicines/ pharmaceuticals formulations including the newly developed one which have not been exported in the past.

Policy Circular No. 27 (RE-98)/98-99, Dated: 24.07.1998

July 24, 1998 325 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to allow export of twenty-five thousand MTs of Hard Milling Wheat to Iraq for oil by M/s. Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., Calcutta, under the United Nations “Oil for Food” programme. The above ceiling of twenty-five thousand MTs of Hard Milling Wheat is placed at the disposal of APEDA for issue of RCAC to M/s. Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., Calcutta, to Iraq under the United Nations ‘Oil for Food’ programme.

Export of 20,000 MTs of wheat products to Maldives during the licensing year 1998-99

July 24, 1998 418 Views 0 comment Print

APEDA will ensure that the overall ceiling earmarked for wheat products shall not exceed the limit of twenty thousand MTs for the current licensing year of 1998-99 under any circumstances. As soon as the ceiling is exhausted, APEDA will report this fact to the Ministry of Commerce, EP(Agri. II ) Section as well as to this office.

Export of Coarse grain during the licensing year 1998-99

July 24, 1998 376 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to release a ceiling of 23,900 (Twenty-three thousand and Nine hundred metric tonnes only ) for export of coarse grains during the licensing year 1998-99 and place it at the disposal of APEDA who will allocate the ceiling as per procedure to be specified by them. However, out of total qty. of 23,900 Mts. of coarse –grains as above, 17900 Mts. ( seventeen thousand Nine hundred Mts. only ) shall be earmarked for private exporters and the balance 6000 MTs. ( Six thousand Metric tonnes only ) shall be earmarked for PSUs.

Clarification on the erstwhile Pass Book Scheme issued under Exim Policy, 1992-97

July 23, 1998 415 Views 0 comment Print

All the Designated Authorities of Pass Book Scheme and Commissioners of Customs are, therefore, advised that they must finalise the claims and grant credits, wherever admissible, positively latest by 30. 9.1998.

Notification No. 10 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 22/07/1998

July 22, 1998 400 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, as amended, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002.

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