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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


Conditions for TRQ imports under tariff head 7108 under India-UAE CEPA updated

October 20, 2022 2058 Views 0 comment Print

Conditions for TRQ imports under tariff head 7108 under India-UAE CEPA are updated in line with Customs Notification No. 74/2022-Customs(N.T.) dated 09.09.2022 read with Circular No.18/2022-Customs 10.09.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 32/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 20th October, 2022 Subject: Amendment in Para […]

Export Promotion Council for Handicraft (EPCH) Membership & RCMC

October 18, 2022 5574 Views 2 comments Print

EPCH is a non-profit organisation.  It’s an apex body formed under the companies act. Setting up EPCH aims to promote and preserve the traditional handicraft industry and promote handicraft export in the international market.

Procedure to apply for Permission for Export of broken rice under quota

October 14, 2022 2442 Views 0 comment Print

Export of broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00 of Chapter 10 of ITC (HS), 2018, Schedule — II (Export Policy) will be allowed for the period up to 31st March, 2023, for the year 2022-23.

Revised procedure for General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India

October 14, 2022 1917 Views 0 comment Print

Inclusion of Paragraph 2.79C (D) in the Handbook of Procedures of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 to notify the procedure for General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER)

Extension of Validity of Export of Raw Sugar to USA under TRQ to 31.12.2022

October 12, 2022 375 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of Validity regarding Export of Raw Sugar to USA under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the Fiscal Year 2022 from 30.09.2022 to 31.12.2022

Export quota of only broken rice (HS code 1006 40 00) for year 2022-23

October 12, 2022 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Quota of 3,97,267 MT of only broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00, applicable only to LCs opened before the Notification No.31/2015-2020 dated 8th September, 2022 and the message exchange date between the Indian and foreign bank / swift date also prior to 8th September, 2022, to be exported during year 2022-23, is notified. […]

DGFT suspends 11 SION related to Chemical & Allied Products

October 12, 2022 1224 Views 0 comment Print

Standard Input Output Norms (SION) appearing at A254, A257, A282, A1939, A1973, A2061, A2331, A2539, A2818, A3056 and A3486 are suspended with immediate effect. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 30/2015-20|Dated: 12th October, 2022 Subject: Amendment in Standard Input Output Norms (SION) of […]

Export of Wheat Flour (Atta) allowed against Advance Authorization

October 9, 2022 978 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification No. 30/2015-20 dated 27.08.2022 is amended to the extent that Export of Wheat Flour (Atta) will be allowed against Advance Authorization, and by Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in SEZs, to be produced from imported wheat and without procurement of domestic wheat and subject to conditions as specified. Government of India Ministry […]

Last date for applications for TRQs under tariff head 7108 extended

October 6, 2022 1086 Views 0 comment Print

Last date for applications for TRQs under tariff head 7108 for the 3rd Quarter of the FY 2022-23 is extended till 10.10.2022. TRQ issued under tariff head 7108 for the import in lst and 2nd Quarter of the FY 2022-23 shall be revalidated till 30.11.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of […]

Issues related to Export Policy of Rice

October 4, 2022 1917 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified in respect of normal rice that -Rice (5% and 25%) is already exempted as it is not broken rice but normal rice with permissible limits of broken rice as per standards. However, it will carry 20% duty as per notification

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