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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


Amendment in registration time period of Steel Import Monitoring System

July 7, 2022 13206 Views 0 comment Print

The requirement of advance registration of minimum 15 days from the expected date of arrival of import consignment under SIMS has been abolished. Notification No. 19/2015-2020 | Dated: 7th July, 2022 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi Notification No. 19/2015-2020 | Dated: 7th […]

Syncing of ITC (HS), 2022- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) with Finance Act, 2022

July 7, 2022 2400 Views 0 comment Print

ITC(HS) 2022 Schedule-1 Import Policy is amended in sync with the Finance Act, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect.

Amendment in Export Policy of Wheat Flour (atta)

July 6, 2022 3654 Views 0 comment Print

Export Policy of wheat flour (atta) remains ‘Free’, but export shall be subject to recommendation of Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on export of wheat. The Notification will come into effect from 12th of July, 2022. The provisions as under Para 1.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 regarding transitional arrangement shall not be applicable under this […]

Applicability of PIMS at the time of import at SEZ/FTWZ/EOU/DTA

July 5, 2022 2064 Views 0 comment Print

PIMS Registration shall be required at the point of import by a Unit in SEZ/FTWZ or at the time of import by an EOU of the items covered under PIMS.

Import of Potatoes without Import License allowed from Bhutan

July 4, 2022 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Potatoes under ITC(HS) Code 0701 90 00, is allowed from Bhutan without Import License up to 30th June 2023 vide Notification No. 17/2015-2020-DGFT.

Exemption of IGST and Compensation Cess under Advance Authorisation, EPCG & EOU scheme

July 1, 2022 17700 Views 0 comment Print

Para 4.14, Para 5.01(a) and Para 6.01(d)(ii) of FTP 2015-20 are amended as above to provide exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess.

Extension in deadlines for submission of applications under MEIS

July 1, 2022 2247 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st July, 2022 Notification No. 15/2015-2020 Subject: Extension in deadlines for submission of applications under MEIS for exports made in the 4 months period, Sept 2020 to Dec 2020 S.O. 2988(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade […]

Migration of e-BRC Portal/Website to new IT platform – reg.

June 30, 2022 71025 Views 25 comments Print

Existing eBRC module is now being upgraded to a new IT platform and it is proposed to discontinue earlier version (http://dgftebrc.nic.in/) from end of July 2022.

Amendment in Export Policy of Motor gasoline

June 30, 2022 867 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Export Policy of Motor gasoline items under HS Codes 27101241, 27101242, 27101243, 27101244, 27101249, 27101941, 27101944 and 27101949

DGFT clarifies on Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS)

June 27, 2022 8865 Views 2 comments Print

A. Whether multiple consignments against a CHIMS registration can be imported within the validity period of CHIMS Registration? Response: Importer may include multiple products in one registration number. However, for each shipment a separate registration number is required.

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