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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 816 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 669 Views 0 comment Print

eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal: Complete Compliance Guide

DGFT : eBRC Generation on DGFT Portal – Detailed Process, Advisory References, Service Exports Clarification & Professional Guide R...

February 1, 2026 2691 Views 0 comment Print

Wheat Flour Export Authorisation: Eligibility & Application Process (HS 1101)

DGFT : The notification sets out eligibility, documentation, and quota procedures for wheat flour exports. The key takeaway is that expor...

January 20, 2026 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 9th November 2025

CA, CS, CMA : Stay informed with this week’s crucial notifications and court rulings affecting Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI...

November 25, 2025 4053 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


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 900 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 141 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 207 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 1464 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 3558 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 768 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 4146 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 1398 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 2919 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 796 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Wheat Export Still Prohibited But Allowed Due to 25 LMT Relaxation Quota: DGFT

DGFT : The notification retains the prohibition on wheat exports but allows a limited relaxation of 25 LMT. The ruling clarifies that exp...

April 29, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Launches Online Module Due to Issues in Manual EPCG Scrip Utilization

DGFT : The trade notice introduces an electronic system to resolve difficulties faced in using manually issued EPCG scrips. It enables se...

April 21, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Extends Interest Subvention to Chapter 72 Goods for MSEs Only

DGFT : The notification includes 167 new tariff lines under Chapter 72 for interest subvention benefits, but restricts eligibility exclus...

April 21, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Updates List of Authorized Banks for Gold and Silver Import

DGFT : DGFT revised Appendix 4B to update banks permitted to import gold and silver. The notice clarifies authorized entities and validit...

April 17, 2026 693 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Amends Baryte Export Policy: Grade A & B Restricted, CDW Remains Free

DGFT : The government has shifted Grade A and B baryte to the restricted category requiring DGFT approval. The move aims to regulate expo...

April 17, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print


Notification No. 6 (RE-98)1997-02, Dated: 10/06/1998

June 10, 1998 448 Views 0 comment Print

All edible oils which are presently freely importable under various Exim code headings shall be freely importable subject to the condition that the importer shall have to intimate within 15 (FIFTEEN) days from the date of import indicating the following information to the Directorate of Vanaspati, Vegetable Oils and Fats.

Amendment in H.B. Vol.I (1997-2002)

June 8, 1998 427 Views 0 comment Print

In case of export of gold/silver/platinum jewellery and articles thereof, the application shall be made to the licensing authority concerned as given in Appendix 27 and the quantity, wastage and value addition norms shall be as given in Chapter 8 of the Policy and Chapter 8 of the Handbook of Procedures.

Policy Circular No. 12 (RE-98)/1998-99, Dated: 05.06.1998

June 5, 1998 634 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to paragraph 7.25 of the Exim Policy (RE-98) 1997-2002 which only allows DEPB credit for exports made in freely convertible currency. Clarifications have been sought as to whether exports made under counter trade agreement and export proceeds realised through ‘Escrow Account’ in US$ shall be entitled for DEPB benefits or not. The matter has been taken with the RBI which inturn has clarified that export made to Russian Federation against non-repatriable US dollars shall not be covered under the category of freely convertible currency and thus shall not be entitled for DEPB benefit. Accordingly, exports made under counter trade. agreement and export proceeds realised through ‘Escrow account’ in US$ is not entitled for DEPB benefit.

Public Notice No. 14 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.06.1998

June 5, 1998 466 Views 0 comment Print

The description of the export product at S.No.91 under the product group Engineering, in the annexure to Public Notice No. 6(RE-98) 1997-2002 dated 15.4.98 may be corrected to read as Cold Rolled Galvanised Colour Coated Sheets/Strips/Wide coils of Colour Coated steel sheets/ CRGP/GC sheets/strips/wide coils.

Export of Peacock Tail Feathers including Handicraft items and Articles made thereof during 1998-99

June 2, 1998 1255 Views 0 comment Print

Each port office will report the position of quota utilisation after 4 months from the date of release of the ceiling to this office. A quarterly statement showing the name of the exporters, quantity applied for, quantity allowed for exports, FOB value and port of destination may also be sent to this office by the concerned licensing authorities disbursing the Peacock Tail Feathers quota.

Export of Manufactured Articles/Shavings of Shed Antlers of Sambhar and Chital during 1998-99

June 2, 1998 703 Views 0 comment Print

Each export consignment alongwith the related documents will be subject to pre-shipment inspection and verification by the Regional Dy. Director, Wild Life, Preservation, Deptt. of Forests & Wildlife, Govt. of India, where necessary permit/certificate of Management Authority in India (Director)/Wildlife Preservation, Department of Forests & Wildlife, Govt. of India under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) shall also have to be obtained.

Calculation of NFE for the purpose of Recognition of Export House etc. Deduction of c.i.f. value of imports

June 1, 1998 3313 Views 0 comment Print

Certain representations have been received seeking clarification whether for calculation of NFE the imports effected by 100% EOUs/Units in the EPZ are to be deducted or not. In this context, it is clarified that Paragraph 9.5 of Handbook of Procedures(Vol.1) clearly stipulates that Letter of Permission/Letter of Intent issued to EOU/EPZ/EHTP/STP units by the concerned authority would be construed as a licence for all purposes.

Monitoring of export obligation under EPCG scheme

May 28, 1998 4249 Views 0 comment Print

The export proceeds realised in any currency shall be converted, except in cases where the entire imports and the entire exports are made in one foreign currency, into US Dollars at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of issuance of EPCG licence which has been endorsed on the reverse of the licence with a view to ascertain whether export obligation has been fulfilled or not.

Private Bonded Warehouses for imports

May 25, 1998 580 Views 0 comment Print

For taking supplies from such Private Bonded Warehouses no further endorsement of any kind on such specific licence or Advance Licence from the Licensing Authorities would be required. Accordingly, these licences which are valid for imports would be valid for taking supply from Private Bonded Warehouses also.

Policy Circular No. 6 (RE-98) /98-99 , Dated: 20.05.1998

May 20, 1998 607 Views 0 comment Print

.Certain instances have been brought to the notice of DGFT wherein some of the exports effected by 100% EOU/ units in the Export Processing Zones are also being counted towards discharge of export obligation under advance licences or wherein DEPB benefits are being claimed. Thus the same exports are also being counted towards benefits under DEPB/advance licence as well as for discharge of export obligation by EOUs/EPZ units.

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