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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 notifies quantity for export to EU under TRQ scheme

October 4, 2021 1254 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of 5841 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to EU under TRQ scheme from 01.10.2021 to 30.09.2022 has been notified.

Amendment in Export Policy of Syringes

October 4, 2021 1503 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Syringes with or without Needles falling under HS code specified above or falling under any other HS code has been put under ‘Restricted’ category with immediate effect. The procedure for submission and approval of application for export of syringes will be notified separately.

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

October 1, 2021 762 Views 0 comment Print

This option of submission and issuance of CoO (Non-Preferential) by the issuing agencies through their paper-based systems may continue further up to 31st October 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Dated: 01st October 2021 Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 19/2021-2022 – DGFT […]

DGFT extends time for Radiation Portal Monitors & Container Scanners installation

September 29, 2021 549 Views 0 comment Print

The timelines for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners in the designated sea ports is extended from existing 30.09.2021 to 31.03.2022.

Validity of FTP 2015-2020 extended upto 31st March, 2022

September 28, 2021 7863 Views 2 comments Print

The existing Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 which is valid upto 30th September, 2021 is extended upto 31st March, 2022 vide Notification No. 33/2015-2020 – DGFT Dated: 28th September, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Notification No. 33/2015-2020 – DGFT Dated: 28th September, […]

Validity of HBP 2015-2020 extended upto 31st March, 2022

September 28, 2021 1674 Views 0 comment Print

Validity of the existing Hand Book of Procedures, 2015-20 is extended upto 31st March, 2022 vide Public Notice No. 25/2015-2020-DGFT Dated: 28th-September, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Public Notice No. 25/2015-2020-DGFT Dated: 28th-September, 2021 F. No. 01/75/171/00002/AM22/FTP.— In exercise of powers […]

Ghojadanga LCS (INGJXB) & Kolkata (INCCU1) included for imports

September 25, 2021 4026 Views 0 comment Print

The ports of Ghojadanga LCS (INGJXB) and Kolkata (INCCU1) have been additionally included for allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021. Notification No. 32/2015-2020| Dated: 25th September, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 32/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 25th September, 2021 Subject: […]

Export Policy of Mercury amended from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted

September 23, 2021 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Export Policy of Mercury has been amended from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ with immediate effect. The export will be subject to obtaining Prior Informed Consent (PIC) from MoEF&CC. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 23rd September, 2021 Notification No. 31/2015-2020 – DGFT Subject : Amendment in […]

Amendment in Export Policy of Betel Leaves

September 23, 2021 1230 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Betel leaves to European Union is now subject to registration with SHEFEXIL, the designated Competent Authority for issuance of health certificate instead of APEDA. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 23rd September, 2021 Notifications No. 30/2015-2020-DGFT Subject : Amendment in Export Policy of […]

Eligible services and rates under SEIS for FY 2019-20 notified

September 23, 2021 14718 Views 0 comment Print

List of eligible services and rates under SEIS for services rendered in the FY 2019-20 is being notified. A limit on total entitlement under SEIS has been imposed for service exports rendered in the period 01.04.2019 to 31.03.2020, and capped at Rs. 5 Cr per IEC. Further, it has been notified that the facility to […]

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