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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 3282 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 765 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 3324 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 1371 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 984 Views 0 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 1203 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 387 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 435 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 1623 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 3969 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 847 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Reviews Wheat Flour Export Quota & Seeks Utilization Details by July 10

DGFT : DGFT has initiated a review of allocated wheat flour export quotas and directed exporters to submit utilization certificates and q...

July 2, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Revises Niryat Disha Guidelines, Raises MSME Reimbursement to ₹50 Lakh & Expands Eligible Certifications

DGFT : DGFT has amended the TRACE guidelines under EPM–Niryat Disha by raising reimbursement limits and introducing differentiated fina...

July 2, 2026 696 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Extends FY 2025-26 India-UAE CEPA Gold TRQ Authorisations Till 30 Sept 2026

DGFT : DGFT has extended the validity of FY 2025-26 gold TRQ Authorisations under the India-UAE CEPA until 30 September 2026. The extensi...

July 1, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Reviews Wheat Flour Export Quota Due to Underutilized Allocations

DGFT : DGFT has initiated a review of wheat flour export quota utilization and may reallocate unused quantities. Exporters must submit ut...

July 1, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

NFMIMS Import Registration Rules Changed as DGFT Extends Compliance Timeline

DGFT : DGFT has amended the import policy for copper and aluminium, allowing NFMIMS registration anytime before the Customs "Out of Charg...

June 30, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print


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

June 1, 1998 3463 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 4336 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 664 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 679 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.

Export of Sugar from the free sale quota of the year 1997-98 and 1998-99

May 19, 1998 382 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the entry at Sl. No. 25 of Schedule 2 Appendix 1 of the book titled “ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002” and the Policy Circular No. 2 (RE-98)/98-99 dated 24.4.98 issued in this regard.

Provisional Shipment under DEPB pending fixation of DEPB rate.

May 15, 1998 418 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been re-examined in view of the fact that the DEPB rate for the formulations is likely to be notified shortly, it has been decided that the export of formulations of bulk drugs namely injection/Intravenous infusion/Syrup /Oral Suspension/ Tablet/ Capsule under DEPB scheme may be allowed provisionally even if no DEPB rate exist for such bulk drugs.

Public Notice No. 13 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 08.05.1998

May 8, 1998 550 Views 0 comment Print

In respect of cases where Gold/Silver/Platinum has been booked with the nominated agencies but exports have not been effected within prescribed time limit, but have been completed subsequently, in respect of bonafide exporters, such cases may be regularised on payment of penalty equivalent to interest @24% on duty involved in such booking of the metal, for delayed period of exports.

Public Notice No. 12 (RE-98)/97-02, Dated: 05.05.1998

May 5, 1998 376 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry of Commerce (Import Trade Control) Public Notice No.74-ITC(PN)/85-88 dated the 21st February, 1986 on the subject mentioned above. It is hereby informed that in pursuance of the relevant provisions contained in the Indo-USSR deferred payments protocol dated the 30th April, 1981 and 23rd December, 1985.

Public Notice No. 11 (RE-98)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.051998

May 5, 1998 388 Views 0 comment Print

This notification is issued for continuance of deemed export benefits for supplies made to Thermal Power Project of MPEB in the wake of withdrawal of World Bank Loan for this project subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in the foregoing Paragraph and in Appendix XVIII of the Hand-Book of Procedures (March, 1994 edition).

Public Notice No. 10 (RE-98)/1997-2002: New DEPB Scheme Credit Rates

May 1, 1998 493 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 10 (RE-98)/1997-2002 outlines new DEPB credit rates for exports from April 1, 1997, and corrections to prior notices effective from April 15, 1998.

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