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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


Amendment in details of an authorized agency under Appendix 2E of FTP 2023

April 27, 2023 555 Views 0 comment Print

The name of Maharatta Chamber of Commerce & Industries, enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP 2023, has been amended as `Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture’ and branch offices, address and contact details have been updated.

Pendices & Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023

April 26, 2023 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Appendices & Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, are hereby notified vide Public Notice No. 10/2023 – DGFT Dated: 26th April, 2023

Advance Authorization ad-hoc norms validity extended to 31.03.2026

April 25, 2023 2517 Views 0 comment Print

Para 4.12(vi) of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 in respect of Advance Authorization issued under para 4.07 of HBP 2015-2020 has been amended to extend the validity of ad-hoc norms ratified from 01.04.2015 up to 31.03.2023, which shall now be valid up to 31.03.2026, for ease of doing business and reduction of transaction cost. Government […]

Allocation of additional quantity of 2360 MT for export of raw cane sugar to USA under TRQ

April 21, 2023 918 Views 0 comment Print

Additional quantity of 2360 MT of raw cane sugar for export to USA under TRQ, upto 30.09.2023, has been notified.

Amendment under Interest Equalisation Scheme in respect of UIN

April 21, 2023 1230 Views 0 comment Print

An Acknowledgement consisting of UIN, valid for a financial year shall be unique to a specific bank. If a scheme beneficiary desires to take advantage of the benefits of the scheme from multiple banks, a new UIN must be provided for each bank.

Amendments under Interest Equalisation Scheme in respect of UIN

April 20, 2023 2139 Views 0 comment Print

All the exporters seeking benefits under the Interest Equalisation Scheme w.e.f 01.05.2023 are required to submit an Acknowledgement consisting of UIN which would be associated with a particular bank only for a ONE-TIME disbursement.

Amnesty scheme for Advance & EPCG authorization holders – Amendment

April 18, 2023 2607 Views 0 comment Print

All pending cases of the default in meeting Export Obligation (EO) of authorizations mentioned in para (I) above can be regularised by the authorisation holder on payment of all customs duties that were exempted in proportion to unfulfilled Export Obligation and interest payable is capped at maximum of 100% of such duties exempted on which interest is payable. However, no interest is payable on the portion of Additional Customs Duty and Special Additional Customs Duty.

List of 32 HSN Codes for Technical Textile items

April 17, 2023 5613 Views 0 comment Print

despite having specific HS Codes for Technical Textiles, it has been noted that imports/exports have not been booked under correct HS Codes

Amendments in condition for import of Gold under TRQ under India-UAE CEPA

April 17, 2023 3348 Views 0 comment Print

Condition (g) regarding manufacturer requirement for import of Gold under HS code 7108 under the TRQ of India UAE CEPA has been waived off

Procedure for applying for Amnesty scheme by Advance & EPCG authorization holders

April 17, 2023 4314 Views 0 comment Print

Application for AA/EPCG discharge/closure shall be filed online by logging onto the DGFT Website and navigating to Services –> Advance Authorisation/DFIA –> Closure of Advance Authorisation. For EPCG please navigate to Services –> EPCG –> Closure of EPCG.

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