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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 revised process for online refund of user charges/penalty/fees

July 30, 2021 2262 Views 0 comment Print

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLIC NOTICE No. 19/2015-2020 NEW DELHI, DATED THE 30.07. 2021 Subject: Amendments in Appendix 2K of the Foreign Trade Policy- reg. F. No. 01/93/180/66/AM-21/P.C.II(B)/e- 28655. – In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 read with Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, as […]

DGFT Introduces online Deemed Exports Application Module

July 28, 2021 1137 Views 0 comment Print

The members of trade are hereby informed that this Directorate is introducing an online Deemed Exports Module on the DGFT website as a part of IT Revamp for receiving applications under the Chapter 7 of FTP 2015-20.

Issuance of Export Authorisation for SCOMET Items w.e.f. 05.08.2021

July 28, 2021 1122 Views 0 comment Print

All applicant exporters seeking export authorization for SCOMET items are advised to apply online by navigating to the DGFT website (https://www.dgft.gov.in) -> Services -> Export Management Systems ->SCOMET.

HS codes 30036000 & 30046000 included in MEIS Schedule

July 27, 2021 3513 Views 0 comment Print

Two ITC HS codes 30036000 and 30046000 have been included in the MEIS Schedule and are eligible for MEIS benefits for exports made in the period 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2020 at the rate of 3% . Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 18/2015-2020 […]

New proforma (ANF) for filing applications for revalidation of SCOMET export authorisation

July 27, 2021 1224 Views 0 comment Print

The new ANF proforma, namely ANF 20(d) will facilitate the trade and industry to file application for revalidation of SCOMET export authorisation. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan Public Notice No. 17/2015-20 New Delhi, Dated the 27th July , 2021 Subject:- Introduction of […]

Import Export Code (IEC)- Benefits, Updation & Who can obtain

July 26, 2021 3792 Views 2 comments Print

IEC is a business identification number issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to an importer or exporter. A person cannot import or export unless he is in the possession of an IEC number. Where a person import or export of any service or technology, the IEC number shall be required only when […]

Missed TMA benefit for March & June 2020? You can file it now !!

July 26, 2021 792 Views 0 comment Print

The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a Public Notice Number 14/2015-20 dated 13 July 2021 to extend time limit for filing of claims under the Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) scheme. The “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) for specified agriculture products Scheme aims to provide assistance for the international component of freight […]

Deposit insurance in India – DICGC

July 25, 2021 3771 Views 0 comment Print

With the spate of bank failures in independent India putting the depositors’ money at risk, India passed DICGC Act in 1961 through which Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC) came into existence.

DGFT amends Validity period for import & Revalidation of Authorisation

July 22, 2021 8208 Views 0 comment Print

Para 4.41 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 is amended to allow only one revalidation for a period of 12 months to Advance Authorisations issued on or after 15.08.2020 (instead of 2 revalidation of 6 months each, provided earlier).

Kamarajar Port designated for import of unshredded metallic scrap & waste

July 20, 2021 765 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of Public Notice No. 31/2015-20 dated 01/12/2020, Kamarajar Port is enlisted as a designated port for import of unshredded metallic scrap and waste.

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