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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


IEC modification/updation date extended up to 31.07.2021

July 1, 2021 16134 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation to the DGFT notification No. 58, dated 12.02.2021, it is to inform that last date for modification/ updation of IEC has been extended up to 31.07.2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi -110 011 New Delhi Notification No. 11/2015-2020 […]

DGFT amends Import policy of Refined bleached deodorised palm oil/palmolein

June 30, 2021 822 Views 0 comment Print

 Import policy of items under HS code 15119010, 15119020 and 15119090 is amended from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ with immediate effect and for a period up to 31.12.2021. Further, import of items under HS code 151190 is not permitted through any port in Kerala. Notification No. 10/2015-2020 | Dated: 30th June, 2021 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND […]

Import of potatoes from Bhutan allowed without license till 30.06.2022

June 28, 2021 852 Views 0 comment Print

Import of potatoes under Exim Code 07019000, is allowed from Bhutan without license upto 30th June, 2022 vide Notification No. 9/2015-2020 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Notification No. 9/2015-2020 | Dated: 28th June, 2021 Subject: Amendment of import policy conditions for items […]

DGFT notifies SIONs for Phenol and Acetone

June 25, 2021 663 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT notifies SIONs for export product Phenol and Acetone under Chemical & Allied Product Group  vide Public Notice  No. 10/2015-20 | Dated: 25th June, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice  No. 10/2015-20 | Dated: 25th June, 2021 Subject : Fixation of two new […]

Import of 250000 MT of Urad and 1 Lac MT of Tur from Myanmar notified

June 24, 2021 492 Views 0 comment Print

Import of 2,50,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Urad and 1, 00,000 MT of Tur from Myanmar during 2021-22 to 2025-26 (April to March) as per the MoU entered between Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is notified. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of […]

Govt notifies Import of 50000 MT of toor from Malawi during 2021-22 to 2025-26

June 24, 2021 759 Views 0 comment Print

Import of 50,000 MT of toor from Malawi during 2021-22 to 2025-26 (April to March) as per the MoU entered between Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Malawi is notified. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce ) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice […]

Amendment in Sl No. B VI of Appendix 4B ‘ List of Nominated Agencies

June 17, 2021 810 Views 0 comment Print

Appendix 4B is amended and the above registered office address and branch addresses of M/s Diamond India Limited are included in Appendix 4B.

Amendment in Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir & Remdesivir API

June 14, 2021 2235 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) falling under the ITC (HS) Codes specified above or falling under any other HS Code has been put under Restricted category with immediate effect. The export of Remdesivir injections/API against the Advance Authorizations will not require a separate authorisation/ permission.

APEDA designated as agency authorized to issue RCMCs for Cashew Kernel etc.

June 14, 2021 1089 Views 0 comment Print

Cashew Export Promotion Council of India’s powers to issue/renew RCMCs for products falling under their jurisdiction arc suspended and APEDA is designated as the agency authorized to issue RCMCs for Cashew Kernels, Cashewnut Shell Liquid and Kardanol, with immediate effect. However, RCMCs already issued by Cashew Export Promotion Council of India shall remain valid for the rest of their validity period

Electronic Chip Import Registration

June 8, 2021 19752 Views 0 comment Print

Importer is required to apply online for CHIP Import registration between 60 days to 15 days prior of expected date of arrival of import consignment. The automatic Registration Number thus granted shall remain valid for a period of 75 days. It is mandatory to have registration of said products for Bill of Entry to be filed on or after 1st August 2021

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