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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


Import policy of Mercury revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’

September 9, 2021 1563 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 24/2015-2020 Import policy of Mercury has been revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ subject to obtaining Prior Informed Consent from MoEF&CC.

TRQ & procedure for imports under India-Mauritius CECPA notified

September 7, 2021 1395 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ for items as in Table 4 of Notification No. 25/2021-Customs dated the 31st March, 2021 on India-Mauritius CECPA and procedure for such imports is notified. Public Notice No. 23/2015-2020 |Dated the 7th September, 2021 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 23/2015-2020-DGFT Dated […]

Procedure for import of 250K MT of Urad & 100K MT of tur from Myanmar under MoU

September 6, 2021 771 Views 0 comment Print

2,50,000 MT of Urad and 1,00,000 MT of tur to be imported from Myanmar, during the fiscal year 2021-22 is allowed for import, subject to the following conditions: a. Import will be allowed only through the following 5 ports: (i) Mumbai, (ii) Tuticorin, (iii) Chennai, (iv) Kolkata and (v) Hazira.

Procedure for import of 50k MT of pigeon peas from Malawi under MoU

September 6, 2021 1473 Views 0 comment Print

50,000 MT of tur (pigeon peas) to be imported from Malawi, during the fiscal year 2021-22 is allowed for import, subject to the following conditions: a. Import will be allowed only through the following 5 ports: (i) Mumbai, (ii) Tuticorin, (iii) Chennai, (iv) Kolkata and (v) Hazira

Inclusion of 3 more Ports of Import in continuation to Notification 20/2015-20

September 3, 2021 882 Views 0 comment Print

The ports of Mumbai Sea Port (INBOM1), Tuticorin Sea Port (INTUT1), Vishakhapatnam Sea Port (INVTZ1) have been additionally included for allowing imports as under Notification no. 20/2015-20 dated 24th August 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 3rd September, 2021 Notification No. 23/2015-2020-DGFT Subject […]

DGFT Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) and Online Procedure

September 3, 2021 9267 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) is also referred as Exemption from Policy/Procedures (EPP). DGFT may in public interest pass such orders or grant such exemption relaxation or relief, as he may deem fit and proper, on grounds of genuine hardship and adverse impact on trade to any person or class or category […]

Gold in any form includes gold in any form above 22 carats: DGFT

September 2, 2021 1395 Views 0 comment Print

The expression ―Gold in any form includes gold in any form above 22 carats under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy). Such imports can be made only by nominated agencies as notified by RBI (in case of banks) and DGFT (in case of others). MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department […]

Import of aircrafts by Aircraft Leasing Entities in IFSC allowed

August 31, 2021 4293 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Condition no. 1 of Chapter 88 of ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule- I (Import Policy),is revised in part (e) to allow import of aircrafts by Aircraft Leasing Entities in IFSC, located in GIFT city, Gandhinagar, Gujrat in line with the revised Air Transport Circular 02/2017 issued by DGCA. Further, the existing part (e) of Policy […]

Govt allow imports of 12 Lakh MT of crushed & de-oiled GM soya cake

August 24, 2021 1692 Views 1 comment Print

Application of provision as in Condition 6(b) of General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule – I (Imports) of the ITC (HS) 2017 is relaxed to allow imports of 12 Lakh Metric ton of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake (only Non-living organism) under ITC HS codes 23040020 and 23040030 from Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) port and […]

Centre Notifies RoDTEP Scheme Guidelines and Rates

August 17, 2021 1173 Views 0 comment Print

Centre has today notified RoDTEP Scheme Guidelines and Rates (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products). The scheme for zero rating of exports will boost our exports & competitiveness in the global markets .The rates of RoDTEP will cover 8555 tariff lines.

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