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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 notifies 1 new agency (PSIA) alongwith approved equipments

June 24, 2022 3828 Views 0 comment Print

01 Agency is notified as PSIAs alongwith their approved equipments. Additional areas of operation in respect of 02 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 Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 16/2015-2020 Dated the 24th […]

Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Water Melon Seeds

June 21, 2022 3900 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Water Melon Seeds falling under ITC(HS) code 12077090 is ‘Free’ till 30.09.2022. Given import shall be allowed from Kandla (INIXY1) and Mundra (INMUN1) Ports only.

Additional conditions for TRQ allocation of Crude Soya bean/ Sunflower oil

June 14, 2022 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Changes are made in Public Notice 10/2015-20 dated 24.05.2022 for notifying additional provisions for allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for 20 Lakh MT of Crude Soya bean oil and 20 Lakh MTs of Crude Sunflower oil for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General […]

DGFT amends procedure for issue of GAICT of SCOMET items

June 13, 2022 3045 Views 0 comment Print

Existing entry at Paragraph 2.79F has been substituted in the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 to amend the procedure for issue of Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfer (GAICT) of SCOMET items including software and technology. Henceforth, GAICT policy would be applicable only for export / re-export of items, including […]

SOP for Export of Sugar in view of restriction vide N/N. 10/2015-20

June 10, 2022 2355 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity which has been dispatched from the sugar mill up to 31.05.2022 or which is in transit or lying on the port area shall continue to be undertaken for export without any requirement of separate release order in respect of source sugar mill.

DGFT extends last date for filing annual returns under HBP 2015-20

June 9, 2022 1887 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of last date for filing of annual returns under Para 5.15 of HBP 2015-20 along with a clarification that imposition of penalty of Rs.5000/- for late filing of annual returns is applicable from 2022-23. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 9th June, 2022 Public […]

Enlistment of PSIA under para 2.55 of HBP 2015-2020

June 9, 2022 1599 Views 0 comment Print

2 Agencies are notified as PSIAs alongwith their approved equipments. Additional areas of operation in respect of Agency at Sl.No. 3 is notified for a period upto 27.12.2023 only.

DGFT reduces compliance burden for applying EODC

June 7, 2022 2379 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 11/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated the 07-June, 2022 Subject: Amendments in Para 2 (b)(i) of the ‘Guidelines For Applicants’ under ANF-4F of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020. F. No. 01/94/180/234/AM-20/PC-4.—In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 […]

DGFT relaxes provision of submission of ‘Bill of Export’ for Advance Authorisation

June 7, 2022 2727 Views 2 comments Print

Relaxation in provision of submission of ‘Bill of Export’ as an evidence of export obligation discharge for supplies made to SEZ units in case of Advance Authorisation.

DGFT notifies new RoDTEP schedule (Appendix 4R) wef 01.05.2022

June 1, 2022 5664 Views 0 comment Print

Consequent to Finance Act, 2022, certain changes in the Customs Tariff Schedule shall take effect from 01.05.2022. Accordingly, after alignment, a new RoDTEP schedule (Appendix 4R) is being notified for implementation with effect from 01.05.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 12/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 01st June […]

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