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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


DGFT amends Appendix -2J – List of State Trading Enterprises for FTP purpose

December 8, 2022 2598 Views 0 comment Print

Revised / updated Appendix — 2J – List of State Trading Enterprises (STEs) for FTP purpose and eligible STEs for allocation of quota for import under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ), is notified. Through this Public Notice, some of the existing entities have been de­listed as STE and some new entities have been included as STE for FTP purpose.

Inclusion of additional export items in Appendix 4R with effect from 15.12.2022

December 7, 2022 1137 Views 0 comment Print

Additional export sectors/items in Chapter 28, 29, 30 & 73 are being added in Appendix 4R under RoDTEP for exports made from 15.12.2022 and shall be applicable till 30.09.2023.

Extension of validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIAs) upto 31.12.2022

November 30, 2022 648 Views 0 comment Print

The validity of recognition of the Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIAs) included in Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms (A & ANF) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 which arc completing their original tenure of three years as on 03.12.2022 is extended upto 31.12.2022.

DFGT amends Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS)

November 30, 2022 3444 Views 0 comment Print

Annual SCOMET Update – 2022 has been notified to amend Appendix 3 (SCOMET Items) to Schedule-2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 vide Notification No. 46/2015-2020|Dated: 30th November, 2022 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan New Delhi Notification No. 46/2015-2020|Dated: […]

Incorporation of new policy condition against Organic Non-Basmati Broken Rice

November 29, 2022 2127 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Organic Non-basmati rice, including Organic Non-basmati broken rice, will be governed as per provisions under Notification No.03/2015-2020 dated 19th April, 2017 – Notification No. 45/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated:  29th November, 2022.  Government of India Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 45/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated:  29th November, 2022 Subject: […]

Export of wheat flour (atta) allowed under Advance Authorization Scheme

November 25, 2022 3501 Views 0 comment Print

The SION-El 10 stands deleted. The export of wheat flour (atta) is allowed under Advance Authorization Scheme. Accordingly, a new SION has been notified and import of ‘Wheat’ is placed under Appendix 4J with pre-import condition. Domestic procurement is not allowed in case of such Advance Authorization. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry […]

Description of export & import item of SION J-222 in Textile Product Group amended

November 25, 2022 1794 Views 0 comment Print

The description of export item and import item of SION J-222 in Textile Product Group stands amended with immediate effect vide Public Notice No. 37/2015-2020-DGFT Dated 25th November, 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 37/2015-2020-DGFT Dated 25th November, […]

One-time relaxation for submission of hard copy of applications for claiming TMA

November 25, 2022 1437 Views 0 comment Print

One-time relaxation for submission of hard copy of applications for claiming assistance under the erstwhile ‘Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products’ Scheme (foreclosed by Department of Commerce w.e.f. 31.03.2021)

List of product groups showing percentage decline in exports during 2021-22

November 17, 2022 1083 Views 0 comment Print

All Regional Offices are requested to re-fix the Annual average export obligation for EPCG Authorizations for the year 2021-22 Reduction, if ally, in the EO should be appropriately endorsed in the licence file of the Office of RA as also in the amendment sheet to be issued to the EPCG Authorisation holder.

Odisha govt allowed time upto 06.10.2023 to finalize modalities for export of Red Sanders Heart Wood in log form

November 17, 2022 420 Views 0 comment Print

Forest Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha has been allowed time upto 06.10.2023 to finalize the modalities for export of the Red Sanders Heart Wood in log form. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Notification No: 44/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated 17th November, […]

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