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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


Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential CoO

October 18, 2021 1665 Views 0 comment Print

On the request of certain Chambers/Associations notified under Appendix-2E, the existing system of manual/paper-based submission and processing of non-preferential CoO applications is being extended further upto 31st October 2021 only and the online system is not being made mandatory.

Enlistment of 3 new Agencies under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020

October 18, 2021 1287 Views 0 comment Print

Director General of Foreign Trade hereby authorizes the following agencies to issue Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs, Urban Exim Care Association and Federation of Industries & Associations

Enlisted agencies can issue CoO (NP) on all India basis w.e.f. 01.11.2021

October 18, 2021 834 Views 0 comment Print

All agencies enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP-2015-20, who have on-boarded on Common Digital Platform for electronic Certificate of Origin (Non – Preferential), can issue CoO (NP) on all India basis w.e.f. 01.11.2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Dated the […]

Amendment in Export Policy of Melt Blown Fabric

October 14, 2021 582 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade UdyogBhawan New Delhi Notification No. 37/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 14th October, 2021 Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Melt Blown Fabric S.O. 4294(E) In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade […]

Govt removes restriction on Export of Diagnostic kits

October 14, 2021 1707 Views 0 comment Print

The export policy of all diagnostic kits and reagents (including instruments/ apparatus), made ‘Restricted’ vide Notification No. 09/2015-20 dated 10.06.2020 and Notification No. 18/2015-20 dated 16.08.2021 is being made ‘Free’ with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade UdyogBhawan New Delhi New Delhi, Dated: […]

Govt amends Export Policy of Syringes

October 14, 2021 1110 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Syringes with or without Needles of denominations (i) 0.5 ml/ 1 ml AD syringes (ii) 0.5 m1/1 ml/2 ml/3 ml disposable syringes and (iii) 1m1/2 m1/3 ml RUP Syringes falling under HS code 90183100 above or under any other HS code has been put under Restricted category with immediate effect. All other […]

8424 MT (raw/refined) Sugar allocated to USA under TRQ scheme

October 14, 2021 936 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of 8424 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to USA under TRQ scheme from 01.10.2021 to 30.09.2022 has been notified vide Public Notice No. 28/2015-2020 Dated: 14th October, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi, dated […]

DGFT notifies port of Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2) for import

October 8, 2021 2034 Views 0 comment Print

The port of Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2) has been additionally included for allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021.

Prohibition on export of Red Sanders wood in log form relaxed

October 7, 2021 2328 Views 0 comment Print

Prohibition on export of Red Sanders wood in log form has been relaxed for export of 810.1894 MT of Red Sanders wood in log form Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi New […]

Procedure for approval of applications for export of Syringes

October 5, 2021 2223 Views 0 comment Print

Online applications for export of Syringes with or without Needles may be applied from 1st to 4th of every month- Exporters are requested to apply for export license by filing applications online through DGFT’s ECOM system for Export authorizations (Non-SCOMET Restricted items)

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