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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


Transmission of Shipping Bills from Systems’ backend to DGFT for MEIS benefits

April 11, 2023 2430 Views 0 comment Print

This Advisory is being issued to handle the post EGM amendment of shipping bill cases of MEIS scheme (since discontinued from January 2021).

Extension of Validity of ANFs & Appendices issued under FTP (2015-20)

April 11, 2023 957 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends validity of ANFs & Appendices notified under FTP (2015­20) till 31st May, 2023 or up to the date on which new ANFs & Appendices are notified

Procedure for obtaining RC & allocation of QR for import of Isopropyl Alcohol

April 11, 2023 1956 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for filing application/issuance of Registration Certificate (RC) for import of Isopropyl Alcohol [under ITC(HS) Code 29051220] subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) for the year 2023­24 have been specified.

Issuance of EODC for AA and EPCG process from DGFT portal

April 6, 2023 7215 Views 1 comment Print

Online application for redemption/closure of licence may be submitted by navigating to DGFT website –> Services –> AA / EPCG –> Closure of Advance Authorisation / Closure of EPCG.

Policy conditions for Halal Certification Process for Meat & Meat Products 

April 6, 2023 1653 Views 0 comment Print

Policy conditions for Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products is notified vide Notification No. 03/2023-DGFT | Dated: 06th April, 2023 for Streamlining of Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 03/2023-DGFT […]

Analysis of Chapter 6 of HBP 2023 – EOUs, EHTPs, STPs & BTPs

April 5, 2023 5760 Views 0 comment Print

This article is aimed at giving a comparative analysis of the new HBP provisions with the old provisions. In the new HBP 2023, the clarifications and instructions given under various occasions were summed up and provided for. Some of the provisions need further clarifications in due course of time.

Handbook of Procedures 2023 (HBP 2023)

April 4, 2023 41505 Views 0 comment Print

Handbook of Procedures 2023 (w.e.f 1 st April, 2023) contains 11 chapters namely  Legal Framework and Trade Facilitation, General Provisions Regarding Imports and Exports, Developing Districts as Export Hubs, Duty Exemption / Remission Schemes, Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTPs), Software Technology Parks (STPs) and Bio-Technology Parks […]

Clause by clause comparision of Chpater 6 of FTP

April 3, 2023 3129 Views 0 comment Print

The FTP 2015-20 was extended till 31.03.2023 and a new FTP 2023 without any end date has been announced effective 01.04.2023. In this article only Chapter 6 of the Policy is being compared and comments were given wherever the changes were proposed

Date extended for Track & Trace system for export of drug formulations

April 3, 2023 1167 Views 0 comment Print

The date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining the Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal has been extended up to 01.08.2023 for both SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce […]

Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (FTP 2023)

April 1, 2023 68910 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (FTP 2023) contain 11 chapters and applicable from 01.04.2023. 11 Chapter incudes chapters on Legal Framework and Trade Facilitation, General Provisions Regarding Imports and Exports, Developing Districts as Export Hubs, Duty Exemption / Remission Schemes, Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTPs), Software […]

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