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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


Export of Powder Milk (Skimmed or Full Cream/Whole and Infant Milk Food, Pure Milk, Ghee and Butter during the licensing

June 26, 1998 649 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to release a ceiling of 25000 MT of Powder Milk (Skimmed or Full Cream) whole and Infant Milk Food and 7,500 MT of Milk Ghee and Butter for export during the current licensing year of 1998-99. The above ceiling is placed at the disposal of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) who will issue Registration-cum-Allocation Certificate (RCACs) as per procedure to be specified by them.

Public Notice No. 20 (RE-98)/1997-2002: Amendment to License Validity for Gujarat Exporters

June 26, 1998 472 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends validity of certain licenses for Gujarat exporters until September 30, 1998, due to natural calamities in the coastal region.

Public Notice No. 19 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 24.06.1998

June 24, 1998 1474 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Paras 7.8, 7.9 and 7.10 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 1997-2002, published under the Ministry of Commerce Public Notiice No.1/1997-2002 dated 31.3.1997 and Handbook of Procedure, Vol.2, 1997-2002 published under the Ministry of Commerce Public Notice No.2/1997-2002 dated 31.3.1997.

Notification No. 7/1997-2002, Dated: 22/06/1998

June 22, 1998 382 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by 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 amendments in the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002.

Fixation/Modification of Standard Input Output Norms

June 22, 1998 1666 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Paras 7.8, 7.9 and 7.10 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 1997-2002, published under the Ministry of Commerce Public Notiice No.1/1997-2002 dated 31.3.1997 and Handbook of Procedure, Vol.2, 1997-2002 published under the Ministry of Commerce Public Notice No.2/1997-2002 dated 31.3.1997.

Public Notice No. 17 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 22.06.1998

June 22, 1998 460 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Schedule 3 Chemicals, as specified above, to States not party to the Chemical Weapons Convention shall continue to be restricted against export licences in terms of entry appearing at S.No. 28 of Paragraph 16.2 of the Negative List of Exports.

Classification of seafood and Aquaculture processed food within the definition of food processing

June 18, 1998 544 Views 0 comment Print

Representation have been received as to whether Seafood and Aquaculture processed food shall be covered within the definition of food processing. The matter was referred to Ministry of Food processing which clarified that seafood and aquaculture processed food shall be covered within the definition of food processing.

Public Notice No. 16 (RE-98)/1997-2002: DEPB Credit Rates for Exports

June 18, 1998 514 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India updates DEPB credit rates for various exports. Effective from June 18, 1998, with changes for shipments between 1997-1998.

Monitoring of export obligation against EPCG Licences

June 11, 1998 658 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Paragraph 6.11 and 6.12 of the current Handbook of Procedures,Ist April, 1997- 31st March, 2002 (revised edition announced on 13.4.1998), which laid down the time schedule for fulfilment of EO under 10% EPCG Scheme and Zero Duty EPCG Scheme. The said time schedule is applicable to the EPCG licences issued on or after 5th June, 1995.

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

June 10, 1998 490 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.

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