DGFT: Prohibits Export of Lithium-ion Battery Black Mass and Specified Battery Waste & Scrap Export Policy Under ITC (HS) 85491400 Changed from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’ with Immediate Effect, Subject to FTP Transitional Provisions. (12.11.2026)
DGFT: DGFT vide Notification No. 49/2026-27 dated November 10, 2026, has amended the Export Policy of Waste and Scrap of Primary Cells, Primary Batteries and Electric Accumulators (Lithium-ion Battery Black Mass) under ITC (HS) Code 85491400, changing its export policy ...
DGFT: DGFT Revises Inspection Certificate Requirements for Basmati and Non-Basmati Rice Exports to Europe Mandatory for EU and Specified European Countries; Exemption for Other European Countries Extended Until April 01, 2027. (12.11.2026)
DGFT: DGFT vide Notification No. 47/2026-27 dated November 09, 2026, has amended the Export Policy Conditions under HSN 1006 (Rice – Basmati and Non-Basmati) of ITC (HS) 2022, revising the requirement of Certificate of Inspection for export of rice to ...
DGFT : DGFT Strengthens Trade Dispute Resolution Mechanism Through Indian Missions Abroad Mandatory Periodic Status Updates on DGFT Portal Ensure Transparency and Tracking Until Final Resolution. (12.11.2026)
DGFT vide Public Notice No. 38/2026-27 dated November 03, 2026, has amended Paragraph 8.04(iii) of Chapter 8 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023, relating to the mechanism for resolving Quality Complaints/Trade Disputes. The amended provision requires Indian Missions Abroad ...
DGFT : Extension of SCOMET authorisation-based facilitation to eligible 4-Star and 5-Star Status Holders and extending the validity of General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER). (12.11.2026)
DGFT DGFT has amended Chapter 10 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023, providing extension of SCOMET authorisation-based facilitation to eligible 4-Star and 5-Star Status Holders and extending the validity of General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER) ...
Customs: Interim facilitation for a period of 90 days for the import of scheduled insecticides intended for non-insecticidal use, modifying the earlier Instruction No. 18/2026-Customs dated October 01, 2026. (12.11.2026)
The CBIC vide Instruction No. 23/2026-Customs dated November 10, 2026, has provided interim facilitation for a period of 90 days for the import of scheduled insecticides intended for non-insecticidal use, modifying the earlier Instruction No. 18/2026-Customs dated October 01, 2026 ...
CUSTOMS : The Ministry of Finance, vide Notification No. 27/2026-Customs (ADD) dated November 05, 2026, read with CBIC Instruction No. 22/2026-Customs dated November 06, 2026, has prescribed provisional assessment and furnishing of guarantees in respect of imports of Alloy Steel Chisel/Tool and Hydraulic Rock Breakers in fully assembled condition exported from Malaysia, pending the outcome of an anti-circumvention investigation initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). (12.11.2026)
CUSTOMS The Ministry of Finance, vide Notification No. 27/2026-Customs (ADD) dated November 05, 2026, read with CBIC Instruction No. 22/2026-Customs dated November 06, 2026, has prescribed provisional assessment and furnishing of guarantees in respect of imports of Alloy Steel Chisel/Tool ...
Judicial Corner: Demand order under section 73 invalid for FY 2024-25 as statutory reach of provision does not extend to said period { C M Hydro Systems (P.) Ltd. vs. Assistant Commissioner of State Tax [2026] 191 taxmann.com 797 (Telangana)} (05.11.2026)
Demand order under section 73 invalid for FY 2024-25 as statutory reach of provision does not extend to said period { C M Hydro Systems (P.) Ltd. vs. Assistant Commissioner of State Tax [2026] 191 taxmann.com 797 (Telangana)} Facts: The ...
Income Tax: CBDT Ministry of Finance, vide Notification No. 961(E) dated October 30, 2026, has issued the Income-tax (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Income-tax Rules, 2026, by inserting a new Rule 189A prescribing conditions for the merger of registered non-profit organisations for the purposes of Section 352(4) [Table: Sl. No. 8] and Section 354A of the Income-tax Act, 2025. (02.11.2026)
Income Tax: CBDT Ministry of Finance, vide Notification No. 961(E) dated October 30, 2026, has issued the Income-tax (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Income-tax Rules, 2026, by inserting a new Rule 189A prescribing conditions for the merger of registered ...
Customs:CBIC vide Circular No. 47/2026-Customs dated November 01, 2026, has issued instructions regarding the implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018, providing for the phased discontinuation of erstwhile export messages. (02.11.2026)
Customs: CBIC vide Circular No. 47/2026-Customs dated November 01, 2026, has issued instructions regarding the implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018, providing for the phased discontinuation of erstwhile export messages. The Board has observed that ...
Customs: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, vide Notification No. 90/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated November 01, 2026, has issued the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, amending the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations, 2018.(02.11.2026)
Customs: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, vide Notification No. 90/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated November 01, 2026, has issued the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, amending the Sea Cargo Manifest and ...
Customs:Updated tariff values for Edible oils, gold, silver, and areca nuts have been notified. Changes apply from 31st October 2026(30.10.2026)
Customs: Updated tariff values for Edible oils, gold, silver, and areca nuts have been notified. Changes apply from 31st October 2026. [Notification No. 89/2026-CUSTOMS (N.T.) dated 30.10.2026] ...
DGFT: DGFT has constituted a Sub-Committee comprising officials from DGFT, Department of Commerce, ECGC and DFS to monitor RELIEF scheme implementation, review claims and fund utilisation, and recommend measures to increase exporter participation.(30.10.2026)
DGFT: DGFT has constituted a Sub-Committee comprising officials from DGFT, Department of Commerce, ECGC and DFS to monitor RELIEF scheme implementation, review claims and fund utilisation, and recommend measures to increase exporter participation. [Trade Notice No. 33/2026-27 dated 30.10.2026] ...
DGFT:The Export of Agarwood oil and Agarwood chips (and allied products) has been permitted from LGBI (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi lnternational) Airport, Guwahati, subject to all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.(30.10.2026)
DGFT: The Export of Agarwood oil and Agarwood chips (and allied products) has been permitted from LGBI (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi lnternational) Airport, Guwahati, subject to all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. [Notification No. 46/2026 dated 30.10.2026] ...
GST: The CBIC has appointed November 1, 2026, as the date for implementation of Sections 153 to 155 of the Finance Act, 2026, amending Section 15 (Value of taxable supply), Section 34 (Credit and debit notes) and Section 54 (Refund of tax) of the CGST Act, 2017.(29.10.2026)
GST: The CBIC has appointed November 1, 2026, as the date for implementation of Sections 153 to 155 of the Finance Act, 2026, amending Section 15 (Value of taxable supply), Section 34 (Credit and debit notes) and Section 54 (Refund ...
GST: The Government has amended Notification No. 13/2020-Central Tax to extend e-invoicing requirements to specified domestic supplies received from unregistered persons under RCM and import of services. The amendment applies to eligible registered persons with aggregate turnover exceeding Rs. 5 crore and comes into force from 01-01-2027.(29.10.2026)
GST: The Government has amended Notification No. 13/2020-Central Tax to extend e-invoicing requirements to specified domestic supplies received from unregistered persons under RCM and import of services. The amendment applies to eligible registered persons with aggregate turnover exceeding Rs. 5 ...
GST: The Government has amended the CGST Rules, 2017, introducing Rule 14B for eligible suppliers to obtain GST registration in other States using e-commerce operator warehouses, along with changes to registration and ISD procedures.(29.10.2026)
GST: The Government has amended the CGST Rules, 2017, introducing Rule 14B for eligible suppliers to obtain GST registration in other States using e-commerce operator warehouses, along with changes to registration and ISD procedures. The amendments also streamline refund processing, ...
GST:The Government has amended Notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate), revising ITC conditions for specified services and prescribing rates of 2.5% or 9% for eligible electric vehicle transport and rental services where battery charging is included.(29.10.2026)
GST: The Government has amended Notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate), revising ITC conditions for specified services and prescribing rates of 2.5% or 9% for eligible electric vehicle transport and rental services where battery charging is included. It also revises delivery-service ...
GST: The Government has amended Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate) to clarify that the 2.5% Central Tax fertiliser entry includes specified registered seaweed-extract-based bio-stimulants and to insert retreaded tractor tyres under the same rate schedule. Retreaded tractor tyres are excluded from the 9% Central Tax entry for other specified rubber tyres, effective from 1 November 2026.(29.10.2026)
GST: The Government has amended Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate) to clarify that the 2.5% Central Tax fertiliser entry includes specified registered seaweed-extract-based bio-stimulants and to insert retreaded tractor tyres under the same rate schedule. Retreaded tractor tyres are excluded ...
GST:The Government has amended Notification No. 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate) by inserting tariff item 1211 90 13 for psyllium seeds (Isobgul/Isobgol) in the Schedule of exempt goods. The amendment comes into force on 1 November 2026. (29.10.2026)
GST: The Government has amended Notification No. 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate) by inserting tariff item 1211 90 13 for psyllium seeds (Isobgul/Isobgol) in the Schedule of exempt goods. The amendment comes into force on 1 November 2026. [NOTIFICATION NO. 03/2026-CENTRAL TAX ...
GST: The Government has amended Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate), introducing GST exemptions for specified services, including helicopter passenger transport on a seat-share basis in certain North-Eastern States and Bagdogra, Seamen’s Provident Fund Organisation services, toll-related rights and coffee curing services.(29.10.2026)
GST: The Government has amended Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate), introducing GST exemptions for specified services, including helicopter passenger transport on a seat-share basis in certain North-Eastern States and Bagdogra, Seamen’s Provident Fund Organisation services, toll-related rights and coffee curing ...
