CBIC revised SAED on ATF exports to Rs. 16 per litre effective 16 May 2026, impacting aviation fuel exporters and export duty costs.
The Ministry of Finance amended the central excise notification issued in March 2026 by revising rates applicable to specified goods. The notification cites public interest and introduces revised per litre duty rates effective from 16 May 2026.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India notified the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2026, which will come into force from 1 December 2026. The amendments revise contaminant and residue standards under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011. Changes relating to metal contaminants include […]
The Principal Bench of GSTAT instructed scrutiny officers not to raise defects where appellants upload required soft copy documents with appeal filings. The order seeks to simplify and streamline the appeal filing process on the GSTAT Portal.
The DGFT has amended the export policy of sugar from “Restricted” to “Prohibited” with immediate effect until September 30, 2026. The notification aims to regulate sugar exports while allowing limited exemptions for specified categories and government-approved shipments.
The IBBI Amendment Regulations, 2026 introduce nominee directors on IPA governing boards and strengthen oversight mechanisms. The changes aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and regulatory supervision in insolvency professional agencies.
Notification 18/2026 amends concessional customs rates under India-UAE CEPA effective 13 May 2026. Importers claiming India-UAE CEPA benefits to face revised tariff concession structure under latest amendment.
Ministry of Finance hikes concessional import duty on gold, silver and platinum from 4.35% to 10% under Notification 57/2000-Customs effective 13 May 2026.
Customs Notification 16/2026 Changes AIDC Structure for Gold, Silver and Platinum Imports – New customs notification modifies AIDC rates for bullion, jewellery components and recycled precious metal imports.
The Government has raised customs duty from 5% to 10% on several precious metals and related tariff items through Notification No. 15/2026-Customs. The amendment also introduces a special provision for spent catalyst and ash containing precious metals.
