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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


Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 extended upto 31st March, 2023

September 29, 2022 3651 Views 0 comment Print

Existing Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 which is valid up to 30th September, 2022 is extended upto 31st March, 2023 vide Notification No. 37/2015-2020 | Dated: 29th September, 2022.

Date for filing of annual returns under Para 5.15 of HBP 2015-20 extended

September 29, 2022 1608 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 27/2015-2020 | Dated: 29th September, 2022 Subject : Amendment in para 5.15 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20, related to Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme – reg. F. No. 18/79/AM-21/P-5.—In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of […]

Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months i.e. upto 31st March, 2023

September 29, 2022 2445 Views 0 comment Print

Validity of the existing Hand Book of Procedures, 2015-20 is extended upto 31st March, 2023 vide Public Notice No. 26/2015-2020 |Dated: 29th September, 2022. The government has received requests from Export Promotion Councils and leading exporters that we should continue with current Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20), which had been extended from time to time. In recent […]

Procedure for Registration Certificate for Import of Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan

September 28, 2022 2304 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for application/Issuance of Registration Certificate for Import of Fresh (green) Areca Nut under ITC(HS) 0802 80 10 without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan have been notified. Public Notice No. 25/2015-20 Dated 28th September, 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. […]

Amendment in Import Policy of Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan

September 28, 2022 3219 Views 0 comment Print

Import of 17,000 MTs of Fresh (green) Areca Nut without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition shall he allowed from Bhutan every year through LCS Jaigaon (INJIG13), subject to valid Registration Certificate issued by DGFT.

Implementation of Notification regarding Export of Broken Rice

September 28, 2022 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 31/2015-20 dated 08.09.2022 wherein export of broken rice been placed under Prohibited category

Extension for the period of exports of broken rice

September 27, 2022 678 Views 0 comment Print

Extension for the period of exports of broken rice (HS code 1006 40 00) from 30th September, 2022 till 15th October, 2022 as mentioned in Notification No. 34 dt. 20.09.2022 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Notification No. 35/2015-2020 | Dated the 27th September, 2022 Subject […]

No change in Export Policy of Par Boiled Rice and Basmati Rice

September 25, 2022 2589 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Rice availability position is comfortable “Prohibited” status of Broken Rice ensures domestic food security and feed availability Domestic price of rice under check No change in Export Policy of Par Boiled Rice and Basmati Rice With the amendment in export policy of Broken Rice from “free” to Prohibited”, Government of India has successfully ensured […]

DGFT extends period for exports of broken rice till 30.09.2022

September 20, 2022 1275 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends period for export of broken rice (HS code 1006 40 00) from 15th September, 2022 till 30.09.2022 – Notification No. 34/2015-2020-DGFT

DGFT sets aside fiscal penalty of ten crores levied & records findings on BOE

September 19, 2022 1848 Views 0 comment Print

Addl Director General of Foreign trade sets aside fiscal penalty of ten crores levied on the assessee and also considers bill of export in substitution to the certificate issued by the special economic zone pertaining to EPCG scheme. Summary: An appeal was filed under section 15 of Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 before […]

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