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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


Govt forecloses TMA Scheme for Specified Agriculture Products

March 25, 2022 8220 Views 0 comment Print

 Government has decided to foreclose Revised Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme to revamp, redesign and refocus it better for better outcomes. As such, the notification dated 9th September 2021 stands withdrawn. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 25th March, 2022 No. 17/2/2021 -EP (Agr i.IV).— The […]

Office address of EPC for EOU and SEZ Revised

March 24, 2022 1164 Views 0 comment Print

Under Appendix 2T of FTP, 2015-2020, office address of the Export Promotion Council (EPC) for EOU and SEZ (EPCES) has been updated, with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 52/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated : 24 March, […]

Export Policy of Hydrofluorocarbons revised to Restricted’ category

March 23, 2022 2256 Views 0 comment Print

Export Policy of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has been revised from ‘Free’ to `Restricted’ category with immediate effect and export Authorisations would be issued based on NOC from MoEF&CC. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 62/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 23rd March, 2022 Subject: Amendment in […]

DGFT extends timelines to install radiation portal monitors & Container Scanners

March 23, 2022 1770 Views 0 comment Print

The timelines for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners in the designated sea ports has been extended from existing 31.03.2022 to 30.09.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan Public Notice No. 51/(2015-2020) New Delhi: Dated 23rd March, 2022 Subject: […]

Export of Rice: Certificate of Inspection Certificate from EIA/EIC- Reg

March 23, 2022 7248 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification No. 60/2015-20 dated 09.03.2022 is amended to the extent that export of Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) to EU member states and other European Countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland only will require Certificate of Inspection from EIA/EIC. Export to remaining European countries (except United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) […]

FIRC submission allowed in case of exports to OFAC listed countries under Advance Authorization

March 17, 2022 2703 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines of ANF-4F of Handbook of Procedures, 2015-­2020 has been amended to allow submission of FIRC in case of exports made to OFAC listed countries under Advance Authorization. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 50/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated  17th […]

Operationalisation of new online IT Module for Interest Equalisation Scheme w.e.f. 01.04.2022.

March 15, 2022 2268 Views 0 comment Print

As a first step, any exporter seeking to apply under IES, need to register on the DGFT Website (if not already registered). It may be ensured that applicant’s IEC is linked to its online account, the IEC (ANF-2A) and the Exporter-Importer Profile(ANF-1) is updated to reflect correct and up-to-date details.

Mewar Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Rajasthan is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020

March 14, 2022 1530 Views 0 comment Print

Mewar Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Rajasthan is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential).

Amendment in import Policy of Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati)

March 9, 2022 2556 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification No. 12/2015-2020 dated 01.07.2021 is amended to the extent that export of Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) to EU member states and other European Countries namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland only will require Certificate of Inspection from EIA/EIC. Export to remaining European countries (except Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) will require Certificate of […]

Amendment in import policy of Hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs)

March 9, 2022 3669 Views 0 comment Print

A new Policy Condition No. 5 is added in Chapter 29 and Policy Condition No. 6 is added in Chapter 38 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule — I (Import Policy) as under : Import of Hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs) is permitted with an import authorization subject to recommendation of Ozone Cell, MoEF&CC 3. Effect of this Notification Import policy of Hydro fluo

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