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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


DGFT advisory on Safe Custody of digital tokens, documents, scrips etc

November 26, 2021 1119 Views 0 comment Print

Members of Trade & Industry are requested to take note of the following best practices to ensure safe and secure online transactions : i. Always use a strong password. The longer and more complex your password, the more difficult it is to crack. Shorter and simpler passwords take less time and resources for hackers to compromise.

Allocation of additional quantity of 303 MT for export of raw sugar to USA under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the Fiscal Year 2021

November 23, 2021 747 Views 0 comment Print

Additional quantity of 303 MT of raw sugar, for export to USA, under TRQ, upto 31.12.2021, has been notified vide Public Notice No. 39/2015-2020 – DGFT Dated: 23rd November, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 39/2015-2020 – DGFT | Dated: 23rd November, […]

Last date extended for applications for allocation of TRQ under India-Mauritius CECPA

November 22, 2021 663 Views 0 comment Print

The last date for submission of online applications for allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) under India-Mauritius CECPA for the current financial year 2021-22, has been extended from 31.12.2021 to 31.01.2022

Registration with G&JEPC mandatory for Import or export of rough diamonds

November 22, 2021 4281 Views 1 comment Print

Import of rough diamonds shall not be permitted unless the concerned importer is registered with Gems & Jewellery EPC, which is the designated importing and exporting authority of India for Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).

Automatic re-activation of IEC without manual intervention

November 19, 2021 8445 Views 0 comment Print

IEC de-activated, would have the opportunity for automatic re-activation without any manual intervention or any visits to the DGFT RA.

Import Export In India- IEC, Tax & Licenses Registration

November 17, 2021 4503 Views 1 comment Print

You will be very surprised to know that India is the 14th largest exporter of goods and services in the world. According to a recent report by the HSBC. India will be among the top 5 exporters by 2030. In last few years the Government of India is aggressively promoting the initiative of “Make in […]

Extension of Date for Mandatory e-filing of Non-Preferential CoO to 31.01.2022

November 15, 2021 1221 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Dated: 15th November 2021 Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 24/2021-22 To, 1. All Exporters/Members of Trade 2. All Agencies listed under Appendix-2E of the FTP Subject: Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of […]

SOP for random checking of imported consignments of metal scrap

November 15, 2021 2541 Views 0 comment Print

Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for random checking of imported consignments of metal scrap with respect to radioactive contamination. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 15th November, 2021 Public Notice No. 37/2015-2020 Subject : Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) […]

Amendment in Appendix 1A of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 – reg

November 11, 2021 756 Views 0 comment Print

Navsari and Tapi districts of Gujarat have been moved from territorial jurisdiction of RA, Ahmedabad to RA, Surat with immediate effect. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 11th November, 2021 Public Notice No. 36/2015-2020 Subject: Amendment in Appendix 1A of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 – […]

DGFT enlist 2 new agencies under Appendix 2E of FTP 2015-2020

November 11, 2021 777 Views 0 comment Print

Two new agencies namely Council for Leather Exports (CLE) and Udaipur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (UCCI) are enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential). Name of Marathwada Industries Association, already enlisted under Appendix 2E, has been amended as Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA). Contact details of […]

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