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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 ‘Hamilton Steel Logistics Inc’ as PSIA

November 10, 2021 984 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Hamilton Steel Logistics Inc is recognized for Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates as per provision of Para 2.55(e) of HBP, 2015-20 from the date of issue of this Public Notice. Details of approved spectrometers and survey meters for issuance of PSIC by this agency are annexed.

Re-constitution of Committee for RODTFP

November 9, 2021 762 Views 0 comment Print

Government has constituted a Committee for a) determination of RODTEP rates for AA/EoU/SEZ exports and b) to give supplementary report/ recommendations on issues relating to errors or anomalies, with respect to the RODTEP Schedule of rates notified in the Appendix 4R.

‘De Beers’ allowed to import diamonds for certification/ grading & re-exports

November 8, 2021 816 Views 0 comment Print

Para 4.42(3) of FTP 2015-20 stands amended to modify the name of the agency permitted to import diamonds to its laboratory for the purpose of certification/ grading & re-exports. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan ***** Notification No. 42/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated 08 November 2021 […]

DGFT amends Export Policy of Animal By-products

November 8, 2021 2151 Views 0 comment Print

Item description of ITC HS Code 35040010 at Serial No.173 in the Notification No.34/2015-20 dated 13.01.2017 has been amended to include Collagen Peptides of marine or bovine or Poultry origin.

Import of Urea allowed through NFL and IPL

November 3, 2021 4248 Views 0 comment Print

In addition to Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF), Import of Urea is allowed through National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) and Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. The NFL and IPL are designated as STE for import of Urea on Government account. However, IPL is allowed to import Urea […]

DGFT Amends Appendix 2T & de-notifies Exhibition Cell of GJEPC

November 2, 2021 654 Views 0 comment Print

Under Appendix 2T of FTP, 2015-2020, the address of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has been updated and the Exhibition Cell of Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has been de-notified, with immediate effect. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 2nd November, 2021 Public […]

MEIS/SEIS/ ROSL/ROSCTL applications will get time barred after 31.12.2021

November 2, 2021 2448 Views 0 comment Print

MEIS/SEIS/ ROSL/ROSCTL Claim- Exporters may kindly note that after 31.12.2021, the Online IT system will not be operational and no applications/claims under the mentioned schemes can thereafter be submitted. It has also been notified that the facility for filing applications, with a late cut provision, would also not be available and all applications will get time barred after 31st December 2021.

Export policy of SCOMET items for supplies/exports from DTA to SEZ/EOU & outside country clarified

October 29, 2021 1923 Views 0 comment Print

Existing entry at Para 2.76 of HBP of the FTP 2015-20 has been modified to bring out clarity on export policy of SCOMET items for supplies/exports from DTA to SEZ/EOU and outside the country. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 32/2015-2020 New Delhi, the 29th […]

TRQ quantity for India-Mauritius CECPA revised

October 28, 2021 2046 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ quantity for the items listed in Table 4 of Notification No. 51/2021-Customs dated 22nd October, 2021 on India-Mauritius CECPA has been revised. The date for submission of online applications with DGFT has been extended from 31.10.2021 to 31.12.2021

General Authorization for Export of Chemicals and related equipment (GAEC) of SCOMET items

October 27, 2021 3861 Views 0 comment Print

With the aim to simplify the process for post reporting in case of export of certain chemicals under SCOMET list and to reduce the compliance burden on exporters, a draft policy on General Authorization for Export of Chemicals and related equipment (Excluding Software and Technology) is proposed. The same is being circulated for the public/Industry comments and feedback.

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