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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


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 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


Govt notifies quantity of Sugar to be exported to EU & raw cane sugar to USA

November 16, 2022 1485 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of 5841 MT (raw/refined) Sugar to be exported to EU and quantity of 8606 MTRV raw cane sugar to be exported to USA under TRQ scheme from 01.10.2022 to 30.09.2023 has been notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 36/2015-2020-DGFT – […]

Govt permit exports benefits/ fulfilment of Export Obligations for Invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in INR

November 9, 2022 4470 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments under FTP are notified, to permit exports benefits / fulfilment of Export Obligations for Invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in INR, as per RBI’s A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 dated 11th July, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department […]

Govt permits  Invoicing, payment & settlement of exports and imports in INR for Export Proceeds under EPCG Scheme

November 9, 2022 2826 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Para 5.11 of the HBP are notified, to permit the Invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in INR for Export Proceeds under EPCG Scheme, in sync with RBI’s A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 dated 11th July, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of […]

Centre allows International Trade Settlements in Indian Rupees

November 9, 2022 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Centre allows International Trade Settlements in Indian Rupees for Export Promotion Schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy  Decision to facilitate and ease international trade transactions in Indian Rupees The Government of India has made suitable amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy and Handbook of Procedures to allow for International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) […]

Clearance of rice consignments handed over to Customs before Notification No. 31/2015-2020

November 7, 2022 1026 Views 0 comment Print

Condition (iii) of Para-2 of Notification No. 31/2015-2020 dt. 08.09.2022 has been amended with immediate effect so as to provide clearance to such rice consignments held up in CFS which had been handed over to the Container Freight Station (CFS) before this Notification.

DGFT amends Policy Condition of ITC (HS), 2022- Implementation of CIMS

November 7, 2022 1239 Views 0 comment Print

The importer can apply for registration not earlier than 60th day and not later than 5 days before the expected date of arrival of import consignment.

Public Notice No. 34/2015-2020-DGFT – Related to notification of PSIA

November 3, 2022 1977 Views 0 comment Print

03 Agencies are notified as PSIA, additional areas of operation for 05 existing PSIAs and additional instruments in respect of 03 existing PSIAs have also been notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 34/2015-2020-DGFT |Dated : 3rd November, […]

ICEGATE Helpdesk for redressal of RoDTEP related grievances

October 31, 2022 2547 Views 0 comment Print

For resolution/examination of exporter grievances related to scroll out of shipping bills, generation of e-scrips and transfer of e-scrips under RoDTEP Scheme, mechanism of ICEGATE Helpdesk, which is available to the exporters 24*7 is functional.

Restriction on export of sugar extended till 31.10.2023

October 28, 2022 2367 Views 0 comment Print

Restriction on export of Sugar (Raw, Refined and White sugar) is extended beyond 31.10.2022 till 31.10.2023, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

DGFT withdraws Public notice related to cashew nuts & its products

October 25, 2022 2148 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Public Notice No. 6/2015-2020 dated 14.06.2021 is withdrawn. In pursuance of Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3515 (E) dated 29.07.2022 regarding addition of ‘cashew nuts and its products’ to the First Schedule to the APEDA Act, 1985 (2 of 1986), APEDA is designated as the agency authorized to issue RCMCs for Cashew Kernels, Cashewnut Shell […]

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