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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


SCOMET List amended- ITC (HS) Classification of Export & Import Items, 2018

December 20, 2021 20376 Views 0 comment Print

Annual SCOMET Update – 2021 has been notified to amend the Appendix 3 (SCOMET Items) to Schedule-2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industryc Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan Notification No. 47/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, dated: 20th December, 2021 Subject: […]

DGFT extends ‘Free’ import policy of Refined bleached deodorised palmolein/palm oil

December 20, 2021 2115 Views 0 comment Print

‘Free’ import policy of items under HS code 15119010 (Refined bleached deodorised palm oil) , 15119020 (Refined bleached deodorised palmolein) and 15119090 (Others)  is extended for a period up to 31.12.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 46/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated: 20th December, […]

Free Import Policy of Moong extended up to 31.03.2022

December 20, 2021 1422 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy for Moong shall be Free for consignments with Bill of Lading/Lorry Receipt dated on or before 31.03.2022. Imports should be cleared from Customs on or before 30.06.2022.

DGFT amends MEIS schedule

December 16, 2021 3498 Views 0 comment Print

Certain additions/amendments have been made to Table 2 of Appendix 3B, the MEIS schedule to harmonize it with Notification No. 48 dated 22.12.2020 and changes as enacted by the Finance Act 2020. Also Read: Corrigendum to Public Notice No. 43/2015-2020 dated 16.12.2021 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General […]

Two new agencies enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020

December 8, 2021 810 Views 0 comment Print

Two new agencies i.e. 1. Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) & 2. Vadodara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI) are enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential). MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 8th December, 2021 Public […]

DGFT invites Applications for import authorisation for Water Melon Seeds

December 6, 2021 2448 Views 0 comment Print

Applications are invited for import authorisation for Water Melon Seeds–Other (ITC(HS) 12077090) for the period of 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022. The last date for submission of online applications is 13.12.2021 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) New Delhi, the 6th December, 2021 Public Notice No. 41/2015-2020-DGFT Subject : Import […]

SION A-3680 & A-3681 under ‘Chemical & Allied Product’ notified

December 2, 2021 792 Views 0 comment Print

SIONs for export product Sodium Salicylate and Methyl Cobalamin JP (Mecobalamin) under Chemical & Allied Product Group have been notified. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 2nd December, 2021 Public Notice No. 40/2015-20-DGFT Subject : Fixation of two new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) at […]

DGFT to issue RCMC/ Registration Certificate online

November 30, 2021 6852 Views 1 comment Print

A new online common digital platform for issuance of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)/ Registration Certificate (RC) has been developed which would be single point of access for all exporters/importers and Issuing agencies. The given platform shall be available at the following URL: https://dgft.gov.in.

Export Policy of Agar Oil & Agarwood Chips & Powder amended

November 29, 2021 6267 Views 0 comment Print

Export policy of Agar Oil and Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis) Chips and Powder has been amended from Free to Restricted with immediate effect. Export Quota of 25000 Kg per annum for Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis) Chips and Powder and Export Quota of 1500 Kg per annum for Agar Oil has been notified. The policy condition regarding export […]

Export Policy of Fertilisers – Updation in List of Manufactures/Units of NP/NPK Fertilizers

November 29, 2021 1515 Views 0 comment Print

List of Manufacturers / Units of NP / NPK, who can freely export their own manufactures subject to the conditions, have been amended by adding the name of M/s Universal Crop Protection to the list of existing entries. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 29th […]

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