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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


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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


Foreign Trade Policy 2023 announced

April 1, 2023 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Trade Policy (2023) is a policy document which is based on continuity of time-tested schemes facilitating exports as well as a document which is nimble and responsive to requirements of trade.

Amendment in Export Policy of Motor gasoline, Gas oil, Diesel fuel

April 1, 2023 1413 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 02/2023-DGFT Dated: 1st April, 2023 – Amendment in Export Policy of items (Motor gasoline, Gas oil, Diesel fuel) under HS Codes 27101241, 27101242, 27101243, 27101244, 27101249, 27101941, 27101944 and 27101949 of Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & industry Department of Commerce […]

Amnesty scheme for default by Advance & EPCG authorization holders

April 1, 2023 7416 Views 0 comment Print

Authorisations issued under Advance Authorisation Scheme (all variants) and EPCG Scheme (all variants) issued under Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14 till 31.03.2015 are covered under the Scheme.

DGFT notifies Handbook of Procedures, 2023

April 1, 2023 2919 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Public Notice No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 1st April, 2023 F. No. 01/75/171/00016/AM-23/FTP Cell. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the […]

All you need to know about Foreign Trade Policy 2023

March 31, 2023 4350 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign trade policy are a set of guidelines  and instructions which are established by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)  related to import and export of goods in India.  This is announced after every 5 years. It creates various expectations for exporters, traders and manufacturers.

Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 applicable from 01.04.2023

March 31, 2023 9270 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government notifies Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 vide Notification No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 31st March, 2023. This Foreign Trade Policy shall come into force with effect from 1st April, 2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 31st March, 2023 S.O. 1565(E).In […]

Quantitative Restrictions imposed on import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

March 31, 2023 4476 Views 1 comment Print

Based on the final findings of the Authorized Officer i.e., DGTR, vide Notification No. 22/6/2019-DGTR dated 30.09.2021, country-wise Quantitative Restrictions(QR) on import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) have been notified for a period of one year i.e. 2023-24, effective from 01.04.2023 upto 31.03.2024. The Central Government may, however, review the policy and make any changes at […]

Key Highlights of New Foreign Trade Policy 2023

March 31, 2023 36342 Views 2 comments Print

FTP 2015-20 which was to end on 31.3.2020 was extended due to COVID pandemic and volatile geo-political scenario till 31.03.2023. India has reach record high Export Performance in Merchandise and Services Exports during this period. India’s Merchandise and Services exports is expected to cross record USD 760 Billion in FY2022-23. FTP 2015-20 contributed to this illustrious export performance.

Mandatory electronic filing date of Non-Preferential CoO extended to 31.12.2023

March 28, 2023 1404 Views 0 comment Print

Transition period for mandatory filing of applications for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin through e-CoO Platform extended till 31.12.2023

Export benefits under RoDTEP extended to 18 textile items

March 25, 2023 2139 Views 0 comment Print

18 tariff lines falling under HS Code 5208 are being added in Appendix 4R under RoDTEP for exports made from 28.03.2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No: 63 /2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 25th March, 2023 Subject: Inclusion of 18 HS Codes under Heading 5208 in […]

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