Daily Index of Changes

Year 2020

DINDEX Code

Topics

Notification No./Date/Source

10082

Olam Suspended from Importing Cashew Kernels

·    IO Norm Suspended

53-PN/01.01.2020

10083

Maize Replaced with Dent Corn in Seven IO Norms

52-PN/01.01.2020

10084

Import Policy Changes in ITC (HS) Schedule-I to Align with Finance (No.2) Act, 2019 Implemented w.e.f. 1 Jan 2020

38-Ntfn/01.01.2020

10085

6 APA Import under AA Liberalised

54-PN/03.01.2020

10086

Rupee Falls by 25 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 72.15 w.e.f. 3 January 2020

01-Cus(NT)/02.01.2020

10090

Seeks to bring into force certain provisions of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 to amend the IGST Act, 2017

01/2020-Integrated Tax, dt. 01-01-2020

10091

Seeks to bring into force certain provisions of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 to amend the CGST Act, 2017

01/2020-Central Tax, dt. 01-01-2020

10092

Seeks to make amendment (2020) to CGST Rules

02/2020-Central Tax, dt. 01-01-2020

10093

Seeks to amend the notification No. 62/2019-CT dt. 26.11.2019 to amend the transition plan for the UTs of J&K and Ladakh

03/2020-Central Tax, dt. 01-01-2020

10101

Last Date for One Time Relaxation of Delays in Submission of Installation Certificate for EPCG Authorisation Extended till 30 Sept 2019

55-PN/03.01.2020

10102

Revenue Dept Cautions DGFT on ‘Star’ Exporters Getting GST Refunds Using Fake Invoices

ABS News Service/ 06.01.2020

10103

Cuba Gets USD 75mn Credit for Installation of 75MW Photovoltaic Solar Parks

14-RBI/01.01.2020

10104

2nd National GST Conference Held for Streamlining GST System

ABS News Service/ 08.01.2020

10105

Customer and Inter-bank Transactions beyond Onshore Market Hours

15-RBI/06.01.2020

10106

RBD Palm Oil and Palmolein Import Shifted from Free to Restricted List

39-Ntfn/08.01.2020

10107

Desiccated Coconut below Rs 150 per kg Prohibited. Free Policy for Others Continues

40-Ntfn/08.01.2020

10108

DGFT Clarification on Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) to SEZ/FTWZ

·    No need to seek SIMS Registration again at the time of supply of such item into DTA

30-Pol.Cir/08.01.2020

10109

Anti-subsidy Duty on Continuous Cast Copper Wire Rods from Indonesia (3.75% to 7.94%), Malaysia (2.47%, 10.27%), Thailand (3.46%) and Vietnam (7.13%) Notified

Notification No. 1/2020-Customs (CVD) dated 8 January 2020

10110

Declaration for Personal Use, R&D, or Highly Specialised Equipment Sufficient for BIS Clearance of Electronic Equipment under CRO

JNCH Public Notice No. 03/2020 dated 06.01.2020

10111

Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) Exports to EU

·     Certificate of Inspection from EIC/EIA Requires to EU Member States such as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

·    Certificate of Inspection from EIC/EIA Mandatory to Other European Countries from 1st July, 2020

41-Ntfn/09.01.2020

10112

Revamp of SEZ Policy to Meet Challenges Faced by Exporters

·    Commerce & Industry Minister Reviews Implementation of Recommendations of Baba Kalyani Committee on SEZ

ABS News Service/ 10.01.2020

10113

Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) on Imports under MEIS and SEIS Schemes

02-CBIC/10.01.2020

10114

Authority of Approving Proposals for Consolidation of Goods related to Manufactured Articles Delegated to Development Commissioner/ Designated Officer from BOA

42-Ntfn/10.01.2020

10115

National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD) Leviable on Central Excise and Customs Duty Exemption

CBIC Instruction dated 9 January 2020

10116

Compilation and Dissemination of Orders Passed by the Hon’ble Courts Pertaining to GST

CBIC Legal Cell Instruction dated 7 January 2020

10117

DGTR Initiates Investigation on Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride from China on Complaint of Aarti Drugs

Initiation Notification Case No. OI - 32/2019 dated 10 January 2020

10118

One-time Amnesty Scheme to File All FORM GSTR-1 Extended till 17 Jan 2020

Notification No. 04/2020 – Central Tax dated 10 January 2020

10119

Board Appoints Principal Commissioner and Addl/Jt Commissioner as Revisional Authority under Sec. 108 of CGST Act, 2017

Notification No. 05/2020 – Central Tax dated 13 January 2020

10120

Central Government may Address Inverted Duty Structure, say sources

ABS News Service/ 14.01.2020

10122

Viscose Spun Yarn from China, Indonesia and Vietnam – DGTR Initiates Investigation on Complaint of Indian Manmade Yarn Manufacturers Association

DGTR Initiation Notification (Case No.OI-32/2019) dated 14.01.2020

10123

Stainless Steel Washers SION Suspended

56-PN/14.01.2020

10124

India-China Trade Dips by Nearly $3 bn in 2019, Deficit Still High at $57 bn

ABS News Service/ 15.01.2020

10125

No Imports in ‘Others’ Category without HSN Code

·     New ERA of Quality Production Being Established in India

·    Government to Support Industry to Establish International Quality Standards– Piyush Goyal

ABS News Service/ 16.01.2020

10126

FIEO Prez Demands Release of Incentives Claim Pending for more than Five Months as Trade Continues to Shrink

ABS News Service/ 16.01.2020

10127

India's Exports Fall for Fifth Straight Month in December

·    Imports Fall 8.83 percent, Trade Deficit Shrinks to $11.25 bn

ABS News Service/ 16.01.2020

10128

India’s Foreign Trade: December 2019

MoC&I Press Releasse dated 15 January 2020

10129

Dimethyl Formamide (DMF) from China and Saudi Arabia – DGTR Initiates Investigation on Complaint of Balaji Amines Ltd

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. OI - 29/2019 dated 14 January 2020

10130

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

04-Cus(NT)/15.01.2020

10131

Tobacco, Cashew, DSIR, Atomic Energy Substances included in 47 Agency PGA List under e-Sanchit Clearance for Auto Upload of Import Licence Documents

CBIC Circular No 03/2020-Customs dated 15 January 2020

10132

Rupee Gains by 50 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 71.65 w.e.f. 17 January 2020

05-Cus(NT)/16.01.2020

10133

India Believes in Multilateralism and Strengthening WTO

·    Trade Policies will have to be people Centric– Piyush Goyal

ABS News Service/ 17.01.2020

10134

Trump’s Trade Deal with China is Communism with American Characteristics

ABS News Service/ 17.01.2020

10135

World Bank and Govt of India Sign $88 mn Loan Agreement for Implementation of Assam Inland Water Transport Project

ABS News Service/ 17.01.2020

10136

DGFT Calls for Suggestion on Including Entries under ‘Others’ Category in HS

46-TN/17.01.2020

10137

E-invoicing System Proposed by GST Council

ABS News Service/ 18.01.2020

10138

Finance Minister Resets GST Collection Target Upward for January, February; Expects to Get ₹10,000 crore more

ABS News Service/ 18.01.2020

10139

United States Notifies Decision to Appeal Compliance Panel Ruling in Steel Dispute with India

ABS News Service/ 18.01.2020

10140

Trump’s Trade Deal with China is Communism with American Characteristics

ABS News Service/ 18.01.2020

10141

APEDA Adds 135 Agri Products Testing Laboratories

·    Recognition of Laboratories Simplified; will boost Agri Exports from States

ABS News Service/ 20.01.2020

10142

Commerce Ministry Wants Curbs Imposed on Duty-Free Sale of Alcohol, Tobacco Products

ABS News Service/ 20.01.2020

10143

Hedging of Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk in Overseas Markets

16-RBI/15.01.2020

10144

Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets, excluding Glazed Newsprint from Australia, Canada, European Union, Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore and United Arab Emirates –

DGTR Initiates Investigation on Complaint of Indian Newsprint Manufacturers Association with support of 17 Domestic Producers

DGTR Initiation Notification (Case No.OI-31/2019) dated 20.01.2020

10145

Board Clarification on Gift Imports – Prohibited Goods can be Imported on Payment of Full Applicable Duties

04-CBIC/21.01.2020

10146

RBI Allows Rupee Derivatives Trading in International Financial Services Centres (IFSC)

17-RBI/20.01.2020

10147

Adani Arm Set to Buy GMR Group’s Greenfield Port/SEZ in Kakinada

ABS News Service/ 23.01.2020

10148

JNCH Issues Guidelines on Electronic based E-waste in its Premises as the Bulk Consumer

JNPH Public Notice No. 12/2020 dated 21.01.2020

10149

GST Taxpayers can File their GSTR-3B Returns in a Staggered Manner

ABS News Service/ 23.01.2020

10150

Potato Cluster Notified under Agri Export Policy

·     APEDA Organizes Awareness Camp for Potato Exports in Agra

·    APEDA Expediting Cluster Development in States

ABS News Service/ 23.01.2020

10151

India Achieves Complete Phase Out of One the Most Potent Ozone Depleting Chemical

ABS News Service/ 23.01.2020

10152

Central Government Notifies National Startup Advisory Council

·    Commerce & Industry Minster to Chair National Startup Advisory Council

ABS News Service/ 23.01.2020

10153

FIEO Seeks Export Development Fund, Double Tax Deduction for MSMEs

ABS News Service/ 23.01.2020

10154

As Agreement Deadline Nears, First Set of 2020 Fisheries Subsidies Talks Get under Way

ABS News Service/ 23.01.2020

10155

Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu gives TWD 4.5 million for LDCs at Ministerial Conference

ABS News Service/ 23.01.2020

10156

RBI Issues Revised Guidelines on Merchanting Trade Transactions (MTT)

20-RBI/23.01.2020

10157

Soda Ash from Turkey and USA – DGTR Initiates Fresh Investigation on Complaint of DCW, RSPL and GHCL

·    Multiple Cases on the Item from China, EU, Kenya, Pakistan, Iran, Ukraine, Russia under Gujarat High Court Litigation also Pending

Initiation Notification Case No. (OI - 30/2019) dated 22 January 2020

10158

Investment thru Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) Cap Raised to Rs. 150K crs from Rs. 75K crs

19-RBI/23.01.2020

10159

CBIC Issues Procedure to Expedite Clearance of Verification of "Suspicious" Cases of GST Refund Claims of Exporters

·    One Month Period for Export Refunds of GST Prescribed

Circular No. 131/50/2019 - GST Dated 23rd January, 2020

10160

Short Term Investment Limit for FPI Increased to 30% from 20%

18-RBI/23.01.2020

10161

Sodium Nitrite from China – Anti-dumping Duty Raised to USD 79.58MT from USD 72.95 MT

Notification No. 01/2020-Customs (ADD) dated 24 January 2020

10162

Aniline from China – DGTR Initiates Investigation on Complaint of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals

Initiation Notification Case No (OI) 33/2019) dated 24 January 2020

10163

CBIC Moves Away from President, Awards to Revenue Officers on Republic Day and WCO Day Handed by MoS to 63 Officers Plus One CHA

·     3 DRI Officers in Border Areas Recognized

·    Only 26 Field Officers in 63 Awarded, Balance 37 from DRI or Staff Functions like TRU

ABS News Service/28.01.2020

10164

New Drawback Rates Effective from 4 Feb 2020 Released

·    Govt Raises Duty Drawback Rates Marginally

07-Cus(NT)/27.01.2020

10165

Automated Clearance Facility to be Rolled Out on a Pilot Basis at Chennai customs and JNCH from 6 Feb 2020

05-CBIC Circular/ 27.01.2020

10166

Just One Out of 4 Assessees Submitted GST Audit Conciliation Report So Far for FY18

·    Last Date for Filing FY Annual Return is January 31

ABS News Service/ 29.01.2020

10167

Members Adopt Panel Ruling in Australia-Indonesia Paper Duty Dispute

ABS News Service/ 29.01.2020

10168

New Drawback Rates Effective from 4 Feb 2020 – CBIC Circular

·    Ports to Watch Sensitive Shipments to Check Frauds

06-CBIC/30.01.2020

10169

Textiles MEIS in the Nine Months Period during from 07.03.2019 to 31.12.2019 to be Adjusted against RoSCTL + Ad Hoc RoSCTL

58-PN/29.01.2020

10170

DGFT Notifies Additional 2% Ad Hoc MEIS to Mobiles for Three Months (1 Jan to 31 Mar 2020)

·    Old Rate of 4% Restored in 2% + 2%

43-Ntfn/29.01.2020

10171

DGFT Wants Breakup of “Others” in HS Codes for Classification Reform

47-TN/29.01.2020

10172

Pollachi in TN Notified as Town of Export Excellence for Coir and Coir Products

57-PN/29.01.2020

10173

Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2019-20

ABS News Service/ 31.01.2020

10174

Thalis are more Affordable for the Common Person Now, Says the Economic Survey

ABS News Service/ 31.01.2020

10175

Textile Exporters Bleed as Govt Asks them to Repay Sops Availed

ABS News Service/ 31.01.2020

10176

STDF Launches 2020-2024 Strategy for Safe and Inclusive Trade

ABS News Service/ 31.01.2020

10177

Provisional Anti-dumping Duty on Digital Offset Printing Plates from China, Japan, Korea RP, Taiwan and Vietnam Notified

·    Fujifilms and Kotak China Exempted

02-ADD/30.01.2020

10178

Export of Personal Protection Equipments including Clothing and Masks Prohibited

44-Ntfn/31.01.2020

10179

Free Trade Agreements – Importers Liability Refusal to Accept COO by Customs (From forthcoming Customs Tariff Book 2021)

ABS News Service/ 01.02.2020

10180

Budget 2020 Speech

 

10181

TRU Letter

D.O.F.No.334/2/2020-TRU

10182

The Finance Bill 2020

 

10183

Seeks to further amend notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD)

01/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10184

Seeks to further amend notification No. 57/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017 so as to change the applicable BCD rate on specified parts of Cellular Mobile Phones.

02/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10185

Seeks to further amend notification No. 19/2019-Customs dated the 6th July, 2019 so as to extend the exemption from BCD and IGST on specified military equipment, if imported by DPSUs and PSUs for the defence forces.

03/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10186

Seeks to further amend notification No. 148/1994-Customs dated the 13th July, 1994 to exempt wool, woollen fabrics and apparels received as gifts by the Indian Red Cross Society.

04/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10187

Seeks to amend notification No. 25/99-Customs dated 28th February. 1999 so as to withdraw BCD exemption on Gold used in manufacture of semi-conductor devices or light emitting diode and to provide exemption to specified parts for use in manufacture of fuses and connectors.

05/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10188

Seeks to further amend notification No. 24/2005-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2005 so as to exclude copper and articles thereof from the exemption provided to raw materials use for manufacturing of ITA goods specified therein the notification

06/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10189

Seeks to further amend notification No. 25/2005-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2005 so as to exclude copper and articles thereof from the exemption provided to raw materials use for manufacturing of ITA goods specified therein the notification.

07/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10190

Seeks to exempt specified goods from Health Cess imposed on the medical devices falling under heading 9018 to 9022 in terms of clause 139 of the Finance Bill, 2020.

08/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10191

Seeks to further amend notification No. 11/2018-Customs, dated the 2nd February, 2018 in order to revise the levy of Social Welfare Surcharge on specified goods.

09/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10192

Seeks to further amend notifications mentioned in the Column (2) of the Table of the notification No. 10/2020-Customs, dated the 2nd February, 2020 so as to align the notification mentioned in Column (2) with the new tariff lines created as per Finance Bill, 2020.

10/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10193

Seeks to further amend notification No. 82/2017-Customs dated the 27th October, 2017 so as to omit a redundant entry at S. No. 31A.

11/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10194

Seeks to rescind certain customs notifications which have become redundant or entries in these notifications are being merged with other similar notifications granting exemptions.

12/2020-Cus, dt. 02.02.2020

10195

Seeks to further amend Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 to change the anti-circumvention provision and make certain other miscellaneous changes.

09/2020-Cus (NT) d.t 02.02.2020

10196

Seeks to further amend Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Countervailing Duty on Subsidised Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 to introduce anti-circumvention provisions in these rules and make certain other miscellaneous changes.

10/2020-Cus (NT) d.t 02.02.2020

10197

Seeks to amend notification No. 1/2018-Customs (SG), dated the 30th July, 2018 so as to align the tariff item of subject goods with the new tariff items created as per Finance Bill, 2020.

01/2020 Cus.(SG), dt. 02.02.2020

10198

Seeks to revoke the Anti-dumping duty imposed on Purified Terephthalic Acid and for this purpose, rescinds the notifications No. 28/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 5th July, 2016 and No. 28/2019-Customs (ADD), dated the 24th July, 2019. 

03/2020-Cus (ADD), dt. 02.02.2020

10199

Chennai and Nhava Sheva will Clear Goods before Payment of Duty under Automated Machine Release

CBIC Press Release dated 06.02.2020

10200

Second Hand Machinery Chartered Engineers Certificate under Form A (Country of Sale) and Form B (Indian Port)

07-CBIC/05.02.2020

10201

Transshipment of Bangladesh Cargo to Kolkata Port – Facility Extended till 30 June 2020

08-CBIC/05.02.2020

10202

Export Data to Capture District and State of Origin – Electronic Declaration to include Columns for these Data

09-CBIC/05.02.2020

10203

Krishnapuram Onions 10,000 MT Quota Opened for Export for Shipment Till 31 March, 2020

46-Ntfn/06.02.2020

10204

TMA Assistance for Agro Products – Deficient Application Allowed to be Corrected by 20 Feb 2020

48-TN/04.02.2020

10205

Rupee Falls by 50 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 72.15 w.e.f. 7 February 2020

11-Cus(NT)/06.02.2020

10206

DGFT Lifts Ban on Export of Surgical/Disposable Masks and All Gloves

·    Ban Remains on N95 Masks, NBR Gloves, Surgical Clothing

47-Ntfn/08.02.2020

10207

RFID Self Sealing for Export – RFID Software Controlled Seals Must for Container Movement (Bold Seal) and Closed Body Trucks (Wire Seal)

10-CBIC/07.02.2020

10208

PSIA Recognition for Expiry Cases in between 1 Jan 2020 to 30 March 2020 also Extended to 31 March 2020

·    New PSIA Policy on the Anvil in FTP 2020-25

59-PN/07.02.2020

10209

Import of Stock Lot Coated Paper in Heading 4810 Prohibited

45-Ntfn/31.01.2020

10210

Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Bangalore, Dharwad and Mysuru Authorised for Issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

60-PN/10.02.2020

10211

Acetone from Korea – Anti-dumping Duty Extended to 15 April 2020 – Pending Review

04-ADD/10.02.2020

10212

Corrigendum to Ntfn 05/2020 – Correction in Classification

Corrigendum dated 04.02.2020

10213

DGTR Initiates Investigation on Self-Adhesive Polyvinyl Chloride Film (SAV) from China on Complaint of Pioneer Polyleathers Ltd.

Case No. OI 01/2020 - F.No. 6/1/2020-DGTR dated 07.02.2020

10214

Fluoroelastomers (FKM) from China – Sunset Review Initiated on Complaint of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd.

·    Ntfn 06/2019 Expires on 27 July 2020

Case No. SSR 02/2020 - F.No. 7/3/2020-DGTR dated 07.02.2020

10215

DGTR Initiates Mid-Term Review on Nylon Filament Yarn from EU and Vietnam on Complaint of Aquafil SpA

MTR Case No. 11/2019 – F.No. 7/30/2019-DGTR dated 31.01.2020

10216

Toluene Di-Isocyanate from EU, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and UAE – Anti-dumping Investigation Initiated on Compaint of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers

Case No. (O.I.) 34/2019 F.No. 6/43/2019-DGTR dated 31.01.2020

10217

GSTR-3B Returns upto Rs. 5 Crs Cases

·    Last Date Extended to 22nd or 24th of Succeeding Month in Jan-Mar 2020 Period

07-CT/03.02.2020

10218

Extension of the last date for furnishing of annual return/reconciliation statement in FORM GSTR-9/FORM GSTR-9C for the period from 01.07.2017 to 31.03.2018

06-CT/03.02.2020

10219

Corrigendum to 06/2020-Central Tax dated 03.02.2020

Corrigendum dated 04.02.2020

10220

FIEO Cries Foul as DGFT Withdraws Additional MEIS from Back Date

·    Complain that No Money Released on Pending Incentive Claims for Nearly One Year

ABS News Service/ 11.02.2020

10221

Mobile Phones HS Codes for 2% MEIS Amended

·   The Ad hoc 2% Announced by Amending Main FTP falls in Two Codes Continue at 2%

·     Total MEIS continues at 2+2%

·    DGFT has amended the codes for mobile phones as per new system in 1 Jan 2020 in the ITC(HS)

61-PN/11.02.2020

10222

REX Exporters under EU-GSP Allowed Self Certification by Authorised Agencies Listed in Appendix 2C not Required

·   Fortnightly Statement in Format on Statement of Origin Must

·   DGFT Threatens Amendments of REX Number  if Statement not submitted or verification requested by EU not responded to within time limit

·  FAQ list of 20 Q&A Released

49-TN/11.02.2020

10223

Three More PGAs covering Livestock (Animal Quarantine) Insecticides Board and Livestock Products (Animal Husbandry) Inserted

·   Uploading of LPCO (Licenses/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations) only by PGAs, Beneficiary to be issued only Image Reference Numbers (IRN)

·  Uploading by Beneficiary to e-Sanchit to be deactivated from 28.02.2020

11-CBIC/10.02.2020

10224

Prosecution of Group “A’ Officers under PCA, 1988 – File to Move through Member of Board In-charge of Respective Zone, DRI, DGGSTI thru Member Investigation through CBIC

·    DG Vigilance to Process Prosecution of Revenue Officers

12-CBIC/10.02.2020

10225

Delhi Customs Issues Notice to Substitute IMEI from MSAI by ICDR under DoT

Delhi Customs Public Notice No. 05 dated 07.02.2020

10226

Copper Concentrate to be verified after Abatement of Gold Content – Importer to be Declared Detailed Price in Bill of Entry

Delhi Customs Public Notice No. 03 dated 31.01.2020

10227

Black Toner in Powder Form – Anti-dumping Investigation from China, Malaysia and Taiwan Initiated on Complaint of  Pure Toners and Indian Toners – Normal Value Constructed

Initiation Notification (Case No. 0I-05/2020) dated 10.02.2020

10228

Sunset Review of Anti-dumping of Float Glass’ from China Initiated on Complaint of Saint-Gobain, Asahi etc

Initiation Notification (Case No. SSR 02/2020) dated 10.02.2020

10229

Mid Term Review for “Extra Clear Float Glass” from China – Anti-dumping Review Initiated on Application by Mahalaxmi Dyes

Initiation Notification (Case No. MTR 01/2020) dated 10.02.2020

10230

Sunset Review of NBR from Korea Initiated on Complaint by Apcotex Industries

Initiation Notification (Case No. SSR 04/2020) dated 07.02.2020

10231

FSSAI Sets Up 150 Import Entry Points to Test Food Samples

·     Authorised Officers for Certificate Issue Notified

·     New System to Work from 1 April 2020

·    FSSAI List of 183 Accredited NABL Labs Notified

CBIC Instruction No. 1/2020-Customs dated 12 February 2020

10232

SC Stays Order of Raj HC Extension of Deadline for Filing GSTR 9 and GSTR 9C Annual Return, No Later Fees till 12 Feb

ABS News Service/ 13.02.2020

10233

Regulation of Check Wrong ITC Credit Issued, says Minister in Reply to Parliament Question in GST Claims

ABS News Service/ 13.02.2020

10234

CBIC Destroys Cannabis, Heroin and other Drugs in Eight Centres

MoF Press Release dated 11 Feb 2020

10235

States Refuse to Lift Onions Imported by MMTC

ABS News Service/ 13.02.2020

10236

Japan Initiates Second WTO Dispute Complaint on Korean Support for Shipbuilders

ABS News Service/ 13.02.2020

10237

WTO Members Discuss LDC Technology Transfer, Highlight Progress on Transparency Obligations

·     e-TRIPS Online to Make Submissions by Members Activated

·     Technology transfer to LDCs

·     Notifications and transparency

·     IP and innovation; IP and the public interest

·     Non-violation and situation complaints

·     Cross promotion

·    TRIPS amendment

ABS News Service/ 13.02.2020

10238

Anand Mahindra Supports Proposed EU Legislation for Common Charger Across All Devices

ABS News Service/ 13.02.2020

10239

Pre-export Conditions Dropped in Refined Oils Export SION

62-PN/14.02.2020

10240

MIP on Cashew Kernels not Apply to EOUs and SEZs

50-TN/14.02.2020

10241

China Urges WTO Members not to Slap Trade Restrictions on Account of Corona Virus

ABS News Service/ 14.02.2020

10242

Aid for Trade Discussed in WTO

ABS News Service/ 14.02.2020

10243

Export Fall Once again in Jan, Imports Static but Crude, Capital Goods Rise while Official Gold Falls

MoC&I Press Release dated 14th February 2020

10244

RoSCTL Scrips under Para 4.01(c) of FTP and Additional Ad Hoc Scrips under Para 4.95 and Para 4.96 of HBP Eligible for Set Off of Customs Duty

Ntfn 13/14.02.2020

10245

Mobile Phones under 2% Additional Ad Hoc Incentive (Para 3.25 of FTP) Eligible for Customs Duty Set Off

Ntfn 14/14.02.2020

10246

RoSCTL can be used of Set Off Excise Duty

01-CE/14.02.2020

10247

RoSCTL can be used to Set Off Excise Duty in 20/2015 of Central Also

02-CE/14.02.2020

10248

Implementation of New Cargo Declaration under Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations Extended again to 1 August 2020

14-Cus(NT)/14.02.2020

10249

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

13-Cus(NT)/14.02.2020

10250

WTO Members Prepare to Firm up Legal Text for Fisheries Subsidies Agreement

ABS News Service/ 17.02.2020

10251

FTA in Foreign Country to be Declared in SB

·     GSTIN must in Export and Import Declaration

·    Origin District Required in Export Declaration

Min of Finance Press Release/17.02.2020

10252

Minister Calls for Special Steel Manufacture in Steel Meet

·    More Steel Items in Quality Control Order on the Anvil

ABS News Service/ 18.02.2020

10253

Finance Commission Enters Agro Export Promotion from States Scene

·    High Level Commission under ITC Chairman Puri Constituted

ABS News Service/ 18.02.2020

10254

Current World Trade Trends Drop by 1.1 percent Point

·     Agro Shipping, Electronic Components Worst Affected

·    Coronavirus will Worsen Trend

ABS News Service/ 18.02.2020

10255

CBIC Prepares to Launch “Faceless e-Assessment” Releases Consultation Paper with 3 Mar 2020 as Last Date

·     “Faceless” Assessment Commissionerates in Different Commodity Groups (Group I to Group VI) to be Set All Over India without Contact with Importer

·     Examination of Goods Duty Payment at Port of Import at Jurisdiction Port

·     Automatic RMS, e-SANCHIT and Turant Systems Provide Support

·    Model Copies Faceless Assessment of Income Returns in Bangalore

ABS News Service/19.02.2020

10256

Services Exports from SEZ Shoots Up by 22.6%, Mechandise Share in Total SEZ Exports Falls from 47% to 42%

·    FTWZ Do Well, Diamonds, Leather and Textiles Up

MoC&I Press Release dated 18 February 2020

10257

Return Procedure for SCOMET Goods Streamlined

DGFT Public Notice No. 63/2015-20-DGFT dated 18 February 2020

10258

Kattupalli (TN) Port Notified for Scrap Import without PSIC from “Safe” Countries

DGFT Public Notice No.64/2015-2020 dated 19 February 2020

10259

Board Clarification on RoSCTL Scrips under Para 4.01(c) of FTP and Additional Ad Hoc Scrips under Para 4.95 and Para 4.96 of HBP Eligible for Set Off of Customs Duty

13-CBIC/19.02.2020

10260

Rupee Falls by 50 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 72.65 w.e.f. 21 February 2020

15-Cus(NT)/20.02.2020

10261

CGST Wing Detects Input Tax Credit Fraud of more than Rs 214 crores in Delhi, 1 Held

ABS News Service/ 20.02.2020

10262

Coronavirus Alarm Bells Ring in North Block - 24x7 Customs Clearance in All Sea Ports, Airports and ICDs to Clear Cargo

·     No Instructions on Creating 24x7 Availability of Trained Staff or Infrastructure of Logistics and Banks, there is already a shortage of Trained Staff

·    Cargo Volumes from China has fallen Steeply, Idling Staff Costs will be Up

CBIC Instruction 02 /2020-Customs dated 20 February 2020

10263

Delayed Receipt of Documents from China Leads to Delays in Customs Clearance and Congestion in Ports, Customs Waiving Late Fee for Late Filing of Documents

JNCH Public Notice No. 24/2020 dated 20.02.2020

10264

AEPC says PTA Anti-dumping Duty Hurting Exports of Synthetic Fibre Apparel

ABS News Service/ 21.02.2020

10265

India Issues Import Licences for 1.1mn tonnes of RBD from Indonesia, Malaysia Still on Hit List

ABS News Service/ 21.02.2020

10266

Export Credit of USD11.13 mn to Suriname for Rehabilitation and Upgradation of De Melkcentrale N.V. Milk Processing Plant

21-RBI/20.02.2020

10267

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Resin from China and Korea on DCW and Chemplast Complaint – DGTR Recommends Final Anti-dumping Duty

DGTR Final Finding Notification dated 19.02.2020

10268

Customs Releases New Regulations for Movement of Transit Goods from India through Bangladesh; Old 1965 Regulations Superseded

·     CTD (Customs Transit Declaration) with Bond required (No Electronic Declaration as of Now)

·     LCS in India and Bangladesh along with Chattogram or Mongla Ports in Bangladesh Named as Transit Station

14-CBIC/21.02.2020

10269

Transportation of Goods (Through Foreign Territory), Regulations, 2020

·     Application

·     Documentation

·     Approval of Customs Transit Declaration

·     Permission to load goods

·     Permission for transshipment

·     Arrival at the customs station of re-entry

·     Annexure A: Customs Transit Declaration (CTD)

·     Annexure C: Bond

16-Cus(NT)/21.02.2020

10270

Physical Copies of TMA Application may be Submitted to Overcome Software Response Error; One Time Relaxation Allowed

51-TN/21.02.2020

10271

MoEF Releases Draft Rules for EPR (Extended Producers Liability) for Battery Scrap over and above the Hazardous Waste Rules, 2008

·     Battery Waste Management Rules, 2020

·     Application

·     Definitions

·     Prohibitions and Labelling Requirement

·     Responsibilities

·     Computerization of Records and Returns

·     Procedure for seeking authorization and registration for handling battery wastes

·     Sch. I – Classification of Batteries

·     Table 2 – Classification of Batteries in-purview of regulations and mandates

·    Sch. III – Targets for extended producer responsibility – Authorisation

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Notification dated 20.02.2020

10272

IGST on Lottery Run by State Govt Raised to 28% from 12% w.e.f. 1 Mar 2020

Notification No. 1/2020-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 21.02.2020

10273

Shooters can now keep 12 Additional Weapons as again 7 earlier

·    Amendments in Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016 Notified

Ministry of Home Affairs Press Release dated 24 Feb 2020

10274

BIS Standards for 26 New Items Released with effect from 30 Jan 2020

BIS Notification PUB/3/3/2019-20 dated 03.02.2020

10275

DGFT Clarifies Exportability of Medical Equipments War on Coronavirus – Eight More items Inserted in Free List

48-Ntfn/25.02.2020

10276

Third Anniversary of Trade Facilitation Agreement Sees Increasing Implementation Rate

ABS News Service/25.02.2020

10277

DGTR Initiates Investigation on Phenol from USA and Thailand on Complaint of Deepak Phenolics, HOCL and SI Group India

·    Ntfn 43-ADD/30.09.2014 Expired on 29 September 2019

Initiation Notification (Case No. O.I.02/2020) dated 25.02.2020

10278

Tariff Value of Gold Raised by US$ 31 per 10 gram to US$538 per 10 gram

17-Cus(NT)/25.02.2020

10279

India Faces WTO Heat to Exempt Food for Humanitarian Needs from Export Curbs

·    New Delhi has been resisting move as it could compromise food security

ABS News Service/ 27.02.2020

10280

BIS Issues Standards for Toys

·     Standards to come into effect from 1 Sept 2020

·    Compulsory Apply to All Domestic Goods and Imported Goods, Exports Exempted

MoC&I Order S.O. 853(E) dated 25th February 2020

10281

Animal Quarantine in Nhava Sheva Clearance through EDI Suspended due to Technical Glitches, Manual Clearance Substituted from 25 Feb 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House Standing Order No. 05 dated 27th February 2020

10282

Diamond and other Semi-precious Stones Valuation in Nhava Sheva

Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House Public Notice No. 26 dated 21st February 2020

10283

Agencies Start Collecting API Data to Facilitate Imports from China

·    Commerce Ministry Assessing Impact on Pharma Ingredient Supplies from China

ABS News Service/28.02.2020

10284

Mundra Port to Gain Access in the Dedicated Freight Corridor from Dadri, JNPT Upset over Delay

ABS News Service/28.02.2020

10285

Central Asia, China to Sign WTO Government Procurement Agreement

ABS News Service/28.02.2020

10286

Green Signal to Automatic Clearance of Imports from 5 March

·     CCV (Customs Compliance Verification) and Duty Payment to Operate in Parallel

·    Bill of Entry to be Cleared only after Duty payment

15-CBIC/28.02.2020

10287

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

18-Cus(NT)/28.02.2020

10288

WTO Holds Meet to Prepare for Agri at Nur-Sultan Ministerial

ABS News Service/29.02.2020

10289

Minister Goyal Convenes Meet on 3 Mar to Deliberate on Corona Disruption of Supply Chain

MoC&I Meeting Notice dated 28h February 2020

10290

PIB Press Release on “Two Corona Cases Detected in India”

PIB Press Release

10291

245 Items Identified in 5% Plus Export Decline in 2018-19 period for Relaxation of Annual Export Obligation

31-Pol.Cir/26.02.2020

10292

New Explosive Detection Device, Developed by DRDO & IISc Bangalore, Unveiled in Pune

ABS News Service/02.03.2020

10293

GST Revenue Collection for February, 2020

·    ₹1,05,366 crore Gross GST Revenue Collected in February

ABS News Service/02.03.2020

10294

Safeguard Duty on Malaysia Refined Palm Oil not to be Extended after the Expiry Date of 2 March 2020

·    Shift of Items to Restricted List Cited as Main Ground

Safeguard Investigation [Case No. (SG) 04/2019 dated 28th February 2020

10295

DGFT Withdraws both Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram Varieties Onion Export Ban w.e.f. from 15 March 2020

·    MEP of US$850 fob per MT also Goes

49-Ntfn/02.03.2020

10296

Online Issue of CoO under Indo-Korea CEPA for Export to Korea from India w.e.f. 6 March 2020

53-TN/02.03.2020

10297

Fibre Board from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka – DGTR Initiates Sunset Review Investigation on Complaint of Greenply Industries, Century Plyboard Plus Two Others

·    Previous Ntfn 48-ADD/2015 will Expire on 20 Oct 2020

Initiation Notification (Case No. SSR- 05/2020) dated 28.02.2020

10298

CGST Rules 2017 Amended to Prescribe the Value of Lottery at Higher of 100/128 or Notified Price

Notification No. 08/2020 – Central Tax dated 2 March 2020

10299

Fake Invoicing of Rs.7896 crore for False ITC Credit Involving Network of 23 Shell Companies

·    Two Unnamed Accused Arrested & Remanded to 14 Days Judicial Custody

ABS News Service/03.03.2020

10300

Fake Invoices to Claim Input Tax Credit of Goods worth Rs 436 crores Detected

·    Bank Employees said to Partner

ABS News Service/03.03.2020

10301

No Quarterly Payment of GST by MSMEs, Only Composition Scheme Units Eligible

ABS News Service/03.03.2020

10302

TBT on Self-drive Cars and Medical Tools at WTO

·    India on the Mat on Food Standards, Liquor Labelling

ABS News Service/03.03.2020

10303

26 Drug Formulations Export Shifted from Free to Restricted List

50-Ntfn/03.03.2020

10304

Govt Restricts Export of 26 Drug Formulations

ABS News Service/04.03.2020

10305

Current Status of Availability of Coronavirus Drugs in India

Press Note dated 3 March 2020

10306

Soda Ash from Turkey under Anti-subsidy Investigation on Complaint of DCW, RSPL and GHCL

·    Anti-dumping Investigation on the item is already initiated on 22 January 2020 on complaint of DCW, RSPL and GHCL

DGFT Initiation Notification Case No. OI (CVD) - 10/2019 dated 2 March 2020

10307

Additional Quota of 2.5 lakh tonnes of Urad Import released on 19 Dec 2019 to be Completed by 30 April 2020

54-TN/03.03.2020

10308

DSB Meeting Suspended Over Disagreement between the Philippines and Thailand in Cigarette Dispute

ABS News Service/04.03.2020

10309

DGTR Initiates Safeguard Duty Review Investigation on Solar Cells

·     ISMA Demands continuation of Duty for another Four Years

·    DG Accepts SEZ Unit Jupiter to be considered as Domestic Industry

DGTR Initiation Notification (Case No.: (SG) 01/2020) dated 3 March 2020

10310

Minimum Qty for Testing at Chemical Lab Specified

Public Notice No: 16/2020 dated February 2020

10311

New Rates for Euro, Kroner and Yen Released

19-Cus(NT)/04.03.2020

10312

APEDA Signs MoUs with 13 Clusters for Implementation of Agri Export Policy

ABS News Service/05.03.2020

10313

TDS Surveys by Income Tax Department Unearths Defaults in Deduction and Deposit

MoF Press Release dated 4 March 2020

10314

INR at All Time Low: Rupee Falls Beyond 74 per US Dollar

ABS News Service/06.03.2020

10315

Rupee Falls by Rs. 1.60 against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 74.25 w.e.f. 6 March 2020

20-Cus(NT)/06.03.2020

10316

CBDT Issues FAQs on Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Scheme, 2020

ABS News Service/06.03.2020

10317

Ministry of Shipping Reviews Preparedness against COVID-19 at All Major and Non- Major Ports of the Country

ABS News Service/06.03.2020

10318

Anti-dumping Duty on Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Resin from China and Korea on DCW and Chemplast Complaint – Final Findings

05-ADD/07.03.2020

10319

Trade Impact of Coronavirus for India estimated at $348 mn: UN Report

ABS News Service

10320

Cabinet Approves Scheme for “Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)” to Boost Exports Scheme for Enhancing Exports to International Markets

·     To make Indian exports cost competitive and create a level playing field for exporters in International market

·     RoDTEP scheme is WTO compliant, will reimburse taxes/duties/levies at the Central, State and Local Level, which are currently not being refunded

·     To give a boost to employment generation in various sectors

·    Items will be shifted in a phased manner from existing scheme MEIS to RoDTEP with proper monitoring & audit mechanism

PIB Press Release dated 13th March 2020

10321

Steps Taken by Dept of Financial Services to Disruption on Account of Corona Virus

55-TN/12.03.2020

10322

Sheet Glass from China Anti-dumping Duty Extended for Five Years to 12 March 2025 in Review

06-ADD/12.03.2020

10323

Punnets imported for re-export of grapes may be extended the benefit of Customs Ntfn No. 104/94 dated 16.03.1994

JNCH Standing Order No. 06/2020 dated 5 March 2020

10324

South African Rand Exchange Rate Revised to Rs. 4.65 w.e.f. 13 march 2020

22-Cus(NT)/12.03.2020

10325

Services Trade Growth Weakens as COVID-19 Crisis Hits Global Economy

ABS News Service/13.03.2020

10326

Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel up by Rs 3 per litre as Oil Prices Decline

·     Special Excise Duty on Petrol Hiked by Rs 2 to Rs 8 per litre and to Rs 4 in case of Diesel

·    Road and Infrastructure Cess on Petrol and Diesel Raised by Rs 1 per litre to Rs 10

ABS News Service/14.03.2020

10327

Road and Infrastructure Cess on Petrol and Diesel Raised by Rs 1 per litre to Rs 10 from Rs. 9 per litre w.e.f. 14 March 2020

Ntfn 15/13.03.2020

10328

Special Excise Duty on Petrol Hiked by Rs 2 to Rs 8 per litre and to Rs 4 in case of Diesel w.e.f. 14 March 2020

03-CE/13.03.2020

10329

Additional Duty under Road and Infrastructure Cess on Petrol and Diesel Raised by Rs 1 per litre to Rs 10 from Rs. 9 per litre w.e.f. 14 March 2020

04-CE/13.03.2020

10330

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

24-Cus(NT)/13.03.2020

10331

Norwegian Kroner Exchange Rate Revised to Rs. 7.45 w.e.f. 14 march 2020

23-Cus(NT)/13.03.2020

10332

Govt Brings Masks and Hand Sanitizers under the Essential Commodities Act

Press Release dated 13 March 2020

10333

Govt Invoke Disaster Management Act to Ensure Prices Regulation and Availability of Surgical and Protective Mask, Hand Sanitizer and Gloves

Press Release dated 13 March 2020

10334

Exports Increase 2.9% in Feb, but Outlook Grim on Coronavirus Scare

MoC&I Press Release dated 13.03.2020

10335

Modest Growth in Exports Amidst pandemic is Satisfactory, says FIEO President

ABS News Service/14.03.2020

10336

DG Azevêdo provides Urgent Information to WTO Members on MC12 Date and Venue

ABS News Service/14.03.2020

10337

India’s on-Going Trade Negotiations

ABS News Service/14.03.2020

10338

Tax on Cotton and Man-Made Fibres

ABS News Service/14.03.2020

10339

GST Council Recommendations on Changes in GST Rates on Supply of Goods and Services

·     Mobile Phones Rates to Raise 18% from 12%

·     All Types of Matches (Handmade and other than Handmade) to 12% from 5% and 18%

·     To Reduce GST Rate on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services in respect of Aircraft from 18% to 5% with full ITC

·    The changes will come into effect from 1 April 2020

ABS News Service/16.03.2020

10340

GST Council’s Recommendations on Law and Procedure Related Changes

·     Measures for Trade facilitation

·     Deferment of E-invoice and QR Code

·     Deferment of e-wallet Scheme

·     Amendments to the CGST Rules

·     Continuation of existing system of furnishing FORM GSTR-1 & FORM GSTR-3B till September, 2020

·     Issuance of circulars

·    Other new initiatives

ABS News Service/16.03.2020

10341

GST Council Recommendations on IT Roadmap

ABS News Service/16.03.2020

10342

Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Revised to Rs. 46.80 w.e.f. 17 March 2020

25-Cus(NT)/16.03.2020

10343

Customs Duty on e-transmissions-India, South Africa make New Submission at WTO

ABS News Service/16.03.2020

10344

Letters and Communication without DIN Deemed to be Never Issued

·    DIN-8 Number-2 Letters–5 Numbers-1 Letter-4 Numbers

02-PN/05.03.2020
01-PN/04.03.2020

10345

RFID Self Sealing for Export will be Implemented from 1 May 2020

16-CBIC/16.03.2020

10346

Revised Procedure for RFID Self-sealing for Export Containers

·     Seals

·     Reader

·     Software & Application

·    Procedure

08-PN-04.03.2020

10347

DGFT Issues Application Form for Re-export of Imported SCOMET Items under Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfers (GAICT)

·     ANF-2O(b) – Application Form for Re-export of Imported SCOMET Items/ Software/ Technology

·     ANF-2O(c) – Application Form for Post Reporting for Re-export of SCOMET Items/ Software/ Technology

·    ANF-2S(iv) – End Use cum End User Certificate in Case of Global Authorization for Intra-Company Transfer (GAICT)

65-PN/17.03.2020

10348

Foreign Airlines Exempted from Furnishing Reconciliation Statement in FORM GSTR-9C

09-CT/16.03.2020

10349

Checklist Prescribed for Container Disposal by Auction

31-PN/16.03.2020

10350

Light Naphtha, Heavy Naphtha, Full Range Naphtha and Flying Clubs Import Shifted to Free from STE List

·    Zinc Dross Import Shifted to Free subject to AU condition from Restricted List

51-Ntfn/18.03.2020

10351

Date for Making Appeal Extended till such Time President of Appellate Authority Enters Office

Circular No. 132/2/2020 - GST Dated 18th March, 2020

10352

Rupee Falls by Rs. 1.50 against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 75.75 w.e.f. 20 March 2020

27-Cus(NT)/19.03.2020

10353

Tariff Value of Silver Cut by USD 131 per kg

26-Cus(NT)/18.03.2020

10354

WTO Ruling against India

ABS News Service/19.03.2020

10355

India under No Obligation to Implement WTO's Dispute Panel Recommendations on Export Schemes: Goyal

ABS News Service/19.03.2020

10356

Formulation of the National e-Commerce Policy and the New Industrial Policy under Consideration of the Government

ABS News Service/19.03.2020

10357

APEDA signs MoU with Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)

ABS News Service/19.03.2020

10358

Exporters to Gear Up for Difficult Times with Drop in Demand Globally particularly in Advance Economies, says President, FIEO

FIEP Press Release dated 18 March, 2020

10359

Exports from India

ABS News Service/19.03.2020

10360

Export of Surgical Masks Prohibited again in less than One month

·     Ventilators join the list along with Raw Materials for Masks and Coveralls

·     Transitional Arrangements under para 1.05 protecting past contract and goods in transit not applicable

·    Ex-out Code used by DGFT for the first time listing items partially covered by HS Codes

52-Ntfn/19.03.2020

10361

Urad Quota of 4 Lakh Tonnes for May-March 2020-21 Released

·    Only Millers and Refiners Eligible

56-TN/19.03.2020

10362

Online Applications to be Received in 14 Days Window

57-TN/19.03.2020

10363

ASEAN and Japan FTA under Review

·    Study Finds FTA Utilization in Korea for Steel, Plastics for Singapore and Malaysia for Auto Parts

ABS News Service/20.03.2020

10364

Central Govt Implements Kalyani Committee Recommendations for SEZ

ABS News Service/20.03.2020

10365

European Commission Delists 14 Establishments and Seafood Consignments for Using Antibiotics

ABS News Service/20.03.2020

10366

India Improves Examination Time for Trade Mark and Patent Applications

ABS News Service/20.03.2020

10367

Lockdown on Goods Transport Freezes Movement of Imports and Exports

-Arun Goyal-

·     Shipments Delayed as Buyers Cancel Orders, Payments Crisis Round the Corner

·     The Transport Lockdown Affects Movement to Airports and Ports, Customs Staff in then Attendance, Provisional Clearance for Regular Importers and Exporters must to Clear Bottlenecks and Keep Supply Chains moving

·     District Border Sealed as Police make no Distinction between Goods (Free) and Passengers (Restricted)

·     Incoming and Outgoing International Flights may be Allowed for Goods Transport, regret even Courier Services are Closed Down by the Police

·     No Trade Facilitators Appointed by the States, even Movement of Food Supplies and Essential Medicine Affected

·     Curfews by State Governments Anvil worsen situations

·     Lockdown are based only on Risk Assessment World over, only in India Road and Rail are Totally Closed, Police Check Post have taken over

·    Postponements of all GST and Duty Changes must till Situation Stabilises

ABS News Service/23.03.2020

10368

Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill without Discussion

·     Global Income of NRIs will not be Taxed in India Now

·    TDS on Dividends for Foreign Companies Set at 20%, No Tax for Dividend Already Paid

ABS News Service/23.03.2020

10369

API Pharma Restrictions on Exports not to Apply to SEZs

·    Codes in Notification not to Govern Full Scope, Item Description is the Qualifying Condition for Restriction

33-Pol.Cir/20.03.2020

10370

Export of All Formulations under Chapter 30 in the Ntfn 50 dated 03.03.2020 Allowed under Advance License Issued on or before 3rd March 2020

34-Pol.Cir/20.03.2020

10371

Liquidator to be a Party in NCLT Proceedings in FTDR Cases

32-Pol.Cir/20.03.2020

10372

Japanese Yen Included in ACU along with Dollar and Euro for Settling Payment among the ACU Member Countries

22-RBI/17.03.2020

10373

Tax Filing Dates Extended, Business Rules Eased, ATM, Bank Charges Waived Off in Covid-19 Relief Measures

ABS News Service/24.03.2020

10374

Lockdown in India Leads to Lock Out at Ports

·    Closing Ports will Lead to Disaster for India People

ABS News Service/24.03.2020

10375

Ventilators, Sanitizers, Oxygen Therapy  and Apparatus also Shifted to Prohibited from Free List

·    No Protection of Prior Commitments under Para 1.05 of FTP

53-Ntfn/24.03.2020

10376

ATF Price Cut by 12 per cent; Petrol, Diesel Prices Untouched

ABS News Service/24.03.2020

10377

Bogus Input Tax Credit of around Rs 281 Crores claimed by Moradabad-Meerut- Delhi Axis

ABS News Service/24.03.2020

10378

Seeks to clarify issues in respect of issues under GST law for companies under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

134/04/2020 dated 23-03-2020 - F. No. CBEC-20/16/12/2020-GST

10379

Seeks to clarify issues in respect of apportionment of input tax credit (ITC) in cases of business reorganization under section 18 (3) of CGST Act read with rule 41(1) of CGST Rules

133/03/2020 dated 23-03-2020 - F. No. CBEC-20/16/13/2019-GST

10380

Seeks to provide special procedure for taxpayers in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu consequent to merger of the two UTs

10/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10381

Seeks to provide special procedure for corporate debtors undergoing the corporate insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

11/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10382

Seeks to waive off the requirement for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 for 2019-20 for taxpayers who could not opt for availing the option of special composition scheme under notification No. 2/2019-Central Tax (Rate)

12/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10383

Seeks to exempt certain class of registered persons from issuing e-invoices and the date for implementation of e-invoicing extended to 01.10.2020

13/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10384

Seeks to exempt certain class of registered persons capturing dynamic QR code and the date for implementation of QR Code to be extended to 01.10.2020

14/2020-Central /23-03-2020

10385

Seeks to extend the time limit for furnishing of the annual return specified under section 44 of CGST Act, 2017 for the financial year 2018-2019 till 30.06.2020.

15/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10386

Seeks to make third amendment (2020) to CGST Rules.

16/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10387

Seeks to specify the class of persons who shall be exempted from aadhar authentication.

17/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10388

Seeks to notify the date from which an individual shall undergo authentication, of Aadhaar number in order to be eligible for registration.

18/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10389

Seeks to specify class of persons, other than individuals who shall undergo authentication, of Aadhaar number in order to be eligible for registration.

19/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10390

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-7 for those taxpayers whose principal place of business is in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir for the July, 2019 to October,2019 and November, 2019 to February, 2020 .

20/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10391

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 for registered persons whose principal place of business is in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir or the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir or the Union territory of Ladakh for the quarter October-December, 2019 till 24th March, 2020

21/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10392

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 for registered persons whose principal place of business is in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, and having aggregate turnover of more than 1.5 crore rupees in the preceding financial year or current financial year, for the month of October, 2019 and November, 2019 to February till 24th March, 2020.

22/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10393

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 for registered persons whose principal place of business is in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, by such class of registered persons having aggregate turnover of more than 1.5 crore rupees in the preceding financial year or current financial year, for each of the months from July, 2019 to September, 2019 till 24th March, 2020.

23/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10394

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 for registered persons whose principal place of business is in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmirfor the quarter July-September, 2019 till 24th March, 2020.

24/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10395

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B for the months of October, 2019 , November, 2019 to February, 2020 for registered persons whose principal place of business is in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir on or before the 24th March, 2020.

25/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10396

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B of the said rules for the months of July,2019 to September, 2019 for registered persons whose principal place of business is in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, shall be furnished electronically through the common portal, on or before the 24th March, 2020

26/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10397

Seeks to prescribe the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 for the quarters April, 2020 to June, 2020 and July, 2020 to September, 2020 for registered persons having aggregate turnover of up to 1.5 crore rupees in the preceding financial year or the current financial year.

27/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10398

Seeks to prescribe the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 by such class of registered persons having aggregate turnover of more than 1.5 crore rupees in the preceding financial year or the current financial year, for each of the months from April,2020 to September, 2020.

28/2020-Central Tax /23-03-2020

10399

Seeks to prescribe return in FORM GSTR-3B of CGST Rules, 2017 along with due dates of furnishing the said form for April, 2020 to September, 2020

29/2020-Central Tax/23-03-2020

10400

Hydroxychloroquine and Formulations made from Hydroxychloroquine Export Shifted to Prohibited from Free List

·     SEZ, Advance Authorisation Protected

·     Transitional Arrangements under Para 1.05 for LC cases also Protected

·     MEA Recco to Open Export Accepted

54-Ntfn-25.03.2020

10401

IGST and Compensation Cess Exemption on EOU Imports Extended by One Year to 1 April 2021 from 1 Apr 2020

Ntfn 16/24.03.2020

10402

New Zealand Dollar Exchange Rates Revised to Rs. 45.30 w.e.f. 25 March 2020

30-Cus(NT)/24.03.2020

10403

Last Date for Online Applications for 4 Lakh MT Urad Quota Extended to 15 April 2020

58-TN/23.03.2020

10404

Govt of India Issues Orders Prescribing Lockdown for Containment of COVID-19 Epidemic in the Country

ABS News Service/25.03.2020

10405

WTO Members Asked to Share Information on Trade Measures related to COVID-19 on the lines of H1N1 Flue Break in 2009-10

ABS News Service/25.03.2020

10406

COVID-19 Hits WTO Kazakhstan Govt says No to June WTO Ministerial Meet in Astana (Nur-Sultan)

·     Geneva HQ Out of Bounds till April End

ABS News Service/25.03.2020

10407

World Port Report after Corona

·     Empty Container Shortages Squeeze Trade

·     Payment Delays and Tight Money Affects Trade

ABS News Service/25.03.2020

10408

Helpdesk Operationalized by DGFT for COVID-19 on Export or Import Issue

DGFT Press Release/26.03.2020

10409

Allow us to work with half the regular workforce: Exporters to Central Government

ABS News Service/28.03.2020

10410

Points Raised by FIEO in the Video Conferencing with the Honble Commerce and Industry Minister on March 27, 2020 at New Delhi

ABS News Service/28.03.2020

10411

DPIIT Sets up a Control Room to Monitor the Status of Transportation and Delivery of Goods, Manufacturing, and Delivery of Essential Commodities

ABS News Service/28.03.2020

10412

MHA Issues SOPs for Maintaining Supply of Essential Goods during 21-day Nationwide Lockdown to Fight COVID-19

ABS News Service/28.03.2020

10413

Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit

ABS News Service/28.03.2020

10414

Seeks to further amend notification No. 69/2011-Customs to deepen the tariff concessions under the India-Japan CEPA.

17/2020-Cus/25-03-2020

10415

Seeks to amend Notification No. 8/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dt. 28.06.2017 reducing IGST rate on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services in respect of aircraft from 18% to 5% with full ITC.

02/2020-Integrated Tax (Rate) /25.03.2020

10416

Seeks to amend Notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dt. 28.06.2017 reducing CGST rate on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services in respect of aircraft from 18% to 5% with full ITC

02/2020-Central Tax (Rate) /25.03.2020

10417

The Govt has been issued notification for increasing in IGST for Mobile. It's effective from 1sr April

Seeks to amend notification No. 1/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate) to prescribe change in UTGST rate of goods

03/2020-Integrated Tax (Rate) /25.03.2020

10418

Seeks to amend notification No. 1/2017-Central Tax (Rate) to prescribe change in CGST rate of goods.

03/2020-Central Tax (Rate)/ 25.03.2020

10419

Korean Won Revised  Exchange Rates

32/2020-Cus (NT)/26.03.2020

10420

Pound Sterling, Norwegian Kroner Revised Exchange Rates

34/2020-Cus (NT)/27.03.2020

10421

Tariff Notification in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver

33/2020-Cus (NT)/26.03.2020

10422

RBI Governor’s Statement on Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020

RBI Press Release/27.03.2020

10423

Draft Master Circular on Direct Port Delivery Facility at Chennai Customs

Draft Facility Circular/02.03.2020

10424

Movement of Customs Officers and Staff for working at Chennai Airport, Sea Port and Cargo during Lockdown period

Chennai Chief Commissioner of Customs D.O. Letter dated 24.03.2020

10425

India will Issue Late Certificate of Origin for FTA Exports, Retrospective Effect Due Covid 19 Lockdown

·    Foreign Government will Issue Corresponding Notice on Reciprocal Basis to Continue FTA Concessions on its Exports to India

59-TN/28.03.2020

10426

Government of India Gazette Notification regarding 75% of Advance will Permissible to those Members who Effected with the Lock Down Due to Epidemic

Ministry of Labour and Employment Notification dated 27th March 2020

10427

Animal By-Products – No Production Process Certificate Required

·    Health Certificate by Export Inspection Council only

55-Ntfn/30.03.2020

10428

Allocate Red Sanders Export Quota by Dec 2020 end

56-Ntfn/30.03.2020

10429

Track and Trace Implementation for Pharma Exports Postponed to 1 Oct 2020

66-PN/30.03.2020

10430

IGST and Compensation Cess Exemptions Extended till 31 March 2021 on Import of Goods under AA and EPCG

Ntfn 18/30.03.2020

10431

Board Clarification on GST Refunds

GST Circular No. 135 dated 31st March 2020

10432

Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Ravised

35-Cus(NT)/30.03.2020

10433

Existing foreign trade policy likely to be extended

·    Schemes like MEIS, EPCG may continue for some more months providing stability to exporters

ABS News Service/31.03.2020

10434

More than 280 Units in SEZs, Manufacturing Essential Items like Pharmaceuticals and Hospital Devices, are Operational

MoC&I Press Release/31.03.2020

10435

Office of Principal Scientific Adviser issues manual on homemade masks: Masks for Curbing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus

PIB Press Release dated 31.03.2020

10436

Validity of expired Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration Extended Till June 30

·    Includes fitness, permits, driving licence, registration and other motor vehicle documents

ABS News Service/31.03.2020

10437

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 Extended for One Year

·     MEIS at 2% Extended for One year minimum, No Sunset Clause in Handbook Notification as before (Old Position Continues) but Ad hoc Extra 2% on Mobile Phones for Jan-March 2020 period sunset Automatically till 31 March 2020

·    Other Immediate Relief Measures also Announced

MoC&I Press Release/31.03.2020

10438

Foreign Trade Policy Amendments

57-Ntfn/31.03.2020

10439

Handbook of Procedures Amendments

67-PN/31.03.2020

10440

Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) – Automatic Registration Number Generated Till 31 March 2020 for 60 More Days Extended

58-Ntfn/31.03.2020

10441

RCMC Expired before 31 March 2020 will be Honoured till 30 Sept 2020

60-TN/31.03.2020

10442

Finance Ministry issues Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020

GST Council to Get Power to Extend Last Dates on Account of Force Measures like Corona Virus with Retrospective Effect

Ø Direct Taxes & Benami

Ø Indirect Taxes:

Ø PM Cares Fund

Ministry of Finance/31.03.2020

10443

Finance Minister attends the 2nd Extraordinary G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Virtual Meeting

ABS News Service/ 01.04.2020

10444

Medical Devices Notified as Drugs w.e.f. 1st April 2020 vide Notification dated 11 February 2020 issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to be Governed under the provisions of Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013

ABS News Service/ 01.04.2020

10445

India Calls for further Enhancing Affordable Access to Medicines and Facilitating Easier Movement of Health Professionals Across National Borders

·     Piyush Goyal says India has been a dependable and affordable source of efficacious and high quality medical and pharma products

·    G20 Trade and Investment Ministers decide to keep their markets open, and ensure smooth and continued operation of the logistics networks

ABS News Service/ 01.04.2020

10446

Revision of Ceiling Price of Scheduled Formulations

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers/31.03.2020

10447

Ministry of Shipping Issues Direction to All Major Ports not to Levy any Penalties/Charges/Fees on any Port user for any delay caused Due to COVID-19

Ministry of Shipping/31.03.2020

10448

RBI Moratorium on EMI - Frequently Asked Questions

Ministry of Finance Press Release dated 01.04.2020

10449

Demurrage on Held up Cargo at Airport Halved Till 16 April 2020

Ministry of Civil Aviation (ER Division) Order dated 1st April 2020

10450

Exporters Given 15 Months from Export Date to Realize Proceeds, Present 9 Months Period Extended

·     States Credit Upped by 30% for Six months

·     Banks Buffer Capital Reserve Inactivated for One Year

·    Present Measures in Addition to those Announced Last Week

ABS News Service/ 02.04.2020

10451

RBI Extends Realisation and Repatriation of Proceed of Export of Goods, Software or Services to 15 months from 9 months

RBI Circular No. 27 dated 1st April 2020

10452

Rs. 97.6K Crore of Gross GST Revenue Collected in Mar, IGST of Rs. 18K crs on Import Falls by 23%

·    Only Haryana and Gujarat in Positive Territory in March 2020

Min of Finance Press Release/01.04.2020

10453

MeitY Advisory to Curb False News on Corona Virus

MeitY Advisory dated 20.03.2020

10454

Oil Prices can Fall below Zero, Storage Capacities Exhausted

ABS News Service/ 02.04.2020

10455

Rupee Falls by 60 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 76.35 w.e.f. 2 April 2020

37-Cus(NT)/01.04.2020

10456

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

36-Cus(NT)/01.04.2020

10457

Lockdown Shows Signs of Relaxation as PM goes into Dialogue with CMs

·    Modi seeks formulation of common exit strategy in meeting with Chief Ministers

ABS News Service/ 03.04.2020

10458

Govt to Foot PF for Employees below Rs. 15K per month

ABS News Service/ 03.04.2020

10459

UP Cuts Electricity Prices for Units under Lockdown

ABS News Service/ 03.04.2020

10460

Registered Exporters (REX) under EU GSP

DGFT Instructs Local Users would Accept Scanned Copies of the Pre-registration Application for REG issue by 17 Local Admins Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

61-TN/02.04.2020

10461

RBI Invites Non-Residents to Invest in Government Securities without “Restriction” on Fully Accessible Route (FAR)

·     No Investment Limit

·     FPIs and OCIs also Allowed along with NRIs

·     Investment through Depositories

·    FEMA Rules to Operate

25-RBI/30.03.2020

10462

Export Credit of USD 161.36mn to Burundi for Construction of Parliament Building (Gitega) and Ministerial Building

26-RBI/01.04.2020

10463

FPI Investment Limit in Corporate Bond Increased to 15% i.e. by Rs. 4.49 lakh crores

·    G-Sec and SDLs (State Development Loans) Hiked, Limit to be Advised Shortly

24-RBI/30.03.2020

10464

Non-deliverable Derivative Contract in Foreign Exchange with Rupee Allowed to Non Residents

23-RBI/27.03.2020

10465

MSME Units in J&K and Ladakh given One More year for Registration

DPIIT Notification dated 31st March, 2020

10466

Eight Out of Twenty Major Countries in the World are not in Lockdown

ABS News Service/ 03.04.2020

10467

India for Renewal of WTO Bali Declaration to Maintain MSP to Farmers

·     India's Food Security Discussed at WTO Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

·    WTO Rules Restrict India’s Ability to Build its Food Stock as the Procurement of Food Grains at MSP is subject to Strict Limits

ABS News Service/ 04.04.2020

10468

WTO and ICC to Formulate Response to COVID-19

ABS News Service/ 04.04.2020

10469

Mandis, Agriculture Direct Marketing, and Ayush Exempted from Lockdown

ABS News Service/ 04.04.2020

10470

Home Secy Orders Criminal Cases on Lockdown Violators

ABS News Service/ 04.04.2020

10471

Now, Planes will Fly Medical Equipment, Essential Drugs

ABS News Service/ 04.04.2020

10472

Payment of Wages to Migrant Workers during Coronavirus Lockdown: Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL by Harsh Mander and Anjali Bhardwaj

ABS News Service/ 04.04.2020

10473

Bonds Substituted by Undertaking for One Month till 30 April 2020

·     Facility Allowed only to Actual Users, Manufacturers and Above; Relaxation also allowed to others as Deemed Fit by Commissioner

·     Prescribed Format on Notary Papers before 7 May 2020

·    No Relaxation of Security

17-CBIC Cir/03.04.2020

10474

Composition Scheme Option till 30 June, 2020

·     ITC Conditions under 36(4) only in Sept 2020 Return

·     10% Limit on Invoices not Uploaded by Supplier

·     Interest  cut to Zero for 15 days and 9% thereafter for Small Units below Rs. 5 crs

·     CMP-08 and GSTR-4 Extending

·     Clarification on Sec. 10 – 02/2019 dated 07.03.2019

·     GSTR-3B Submission Date remains same

·     Reduced Interest Rate only on Timely Submission of Return by 24 June 2020

·     Interest Calculation Formula

·     Conditions for Nil Rate of Interest

·     Late Fee for GSTR-1 Waived

·     10% Limit on ITC to Apply only in Sept 2020

·     Validity period of Expired E-way Bill Extended till 30 April 2020

·     TDS Return Extended to 30 June 2020

·    One Time Extension of Compliance Date to 30 June 2020

Circular No. 136/06/2020-GST dated 3rd April 2020

10475

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B for supply made in the month of May, 2020

36-CT/03.04.2020

10476

Seeks to extend due date of compliance which falls during the period from "20.03.2020 to 29.06.2020" till 30.06.2020 and to extend validity of e-way bills

35-CT/03.04.2020

10477

Seeks to extend due date of furnishing FORM GST CMP-08 for the quarter ending March, 2020 till 07.07.2020 and filing FORM GSTR-4 for FY 2020-21 till 15.07.2020

34-CT/03.04.2020

10478

Seeks to provide relief by conditional waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing outward statement in FORM GSTR-1 for tax periods of February, 2020 to April, 2020

33-CT/03.04.2020

10479

Seeks to provide relief by conditional waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing returns in FORM GSTR-3B for tax periods of February, 2020 to April, 2020

32-CT/03.04.2020

10480

Seeks to provide relief by conditional lowering of interest rate for tax periods of February, 2020 to April, 2020

31-CT/03.04.2020

10481

Seeks to amend CGST Rules (Fourth Amendment) in order to allow opting Composition Scheme for FY 2020-21 till 30.06.2020 and to allow cumulative application of condition in rule 36(4)

30-CT/03.04.2020

10482

Agro Included in Lockdown Lifting

MHA issues an Addendum to exempt Shops of Agricultural machinery, spare parts & repair; Truck repair shops and Tea industry from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19

ABS News Service/04.04.2020

10483

Agro Operations Liberalised

D.O. No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 03.04.2020

10484

Clarifications on Scope of “Essential”

·     MHA clarifies on ground level issues being faced by States in ensuring smooth flow of supply chain of Essential Items during National Lockdown to fight COVID-19

·    States advised to inform District authorities and field agencies regarding the Clarifications so as to avoid any ambiguity at the ground level

MHA Press Release/03.04.2020

10485

State Disaster Risk Management Fund

ABS News Service/04.04.2020

10486

Worldwide Trade in COVID-19

ABS News Service/04.04.2020

10487

Digitally Signed Copies of Certificate of Origin for Export Allowed

·    India Ready to Reciprocate for Imports as Well

62-TN/06.04.2020

10488

Export of Diagnostic or Lab Reagents Restricted, Transitional Arrangement to Protect Past Contracts not to Apply

59-Ntfn/04.04.2020

10489

Export of Hydroxychloroquine and Formulations made from Hydroxychloroquine (Medicine for Corona Virus Affected) from SEZ/EOUs also Prohibited

·     No Protection for SEZ, Advance Authorisation Exports

·    MEA Recco to Open Exports on 25 March Overruled

01-Ntfn/04.04.2020

10490

Late Fee Waiver De-linked from Assessment in ACL Menu of ICES to provide Recalling of Bill of Entry

A separate option has been provided in the ACL menu of ICES for “Waiver of Late filing Charges: to de-link it with assessment. This would remove the necessity for reassessment of the Bill of Entry wherever the charges are to be waived. The office having ACL role can use this option to waive the charges any time before duty payment after taking due approval from the designated proper officer even without recalling the Bill of Entry.

Mumbai Customs Public Notice No. 55 dated 31st March 2020

10491

Consolidated Guidelines on Lockdown Issued by Home Ministry covering Original Documents of 24.03.2020 and Four Subsequent Amendments

Ministry of Home Affairs Ntfn No. 40-3/2020-DM.I(A) dated 5th April 2020

10492

Remittances from Non-Residents to PM-CARES Fund

28-RBI/03.04.2020

10493

Email Bill of Entry will be Accepted in SEZ Clearance for Out of Charge in Lieu of Assessed BE

New Customs House, IGI Airport Public Notice No. 21 dated March 2020

10494

Contact Persons of Service Centre in Delhi for Printouts of OOC (Out of Charge) Bill Entry and Documents Upload on e-Sanchit through WhatsApp

New Customs House, IGI Airport Public Notice No. 23 dated April 2020

10495

Bill of Entry Substitution under Sec.46(5) Allowed instantly subject to Post Approval

New Customs House, IGI Airport Public Notice No. 20 dated 27th March 2020

10496

Late Fee Waiver and Amendments to Bill of Entry Allowed by Email

New Customs House, IGI Airport Corrigendum to Public Notice No. 20 dated 27th March 2020

10497

Scanned Copies of Bill of entry by Email Accepted for Out of Charge in ICD Patparganj

ICD Patparganj Public Notice No. 24 dated 4th April 2020

10498

Late fee charges Waived by Email in ICD Patparganj

ICD Patparganj Public Notice No. 22 dated 28th March 2020

10499

Scanned Copies of Bill of Entry Accepted for OOC in ICD Tuglakabad

ICD Tughlakabad Public Notice dated 1st April 2020

10500

Air Customs in Mumbai Allows Printout from Service Centre through Email/WhatsApp

Mumbai Customs Public Notice No. 57 dated 4th April 2020

10501

Essential Duty Pass for CHAs

Mumbai Customs Public Notice No. 58 dated 4th April 2020

10502

Email Copy of Bond Text Sufficient for Passing through Drive Through Scanner (DTS), Bond on Stamp Paper not Required, Plain Paper Sufficient

JNCH Customs House Public Notice No. 40 dated 2nd April 2020

10503

Nodal Officer Appointed in Nhava Sheva for Facilitating Movement

JNCH Customs House Public Notice No. 39 dated 1st April 2020

10504

Certificate of Origin for Exports to ASEAN, Nepal, SAPTA and SAFTA, Sri Lanka, Japan and China (APTA) only through DGFT Website from 7 April 2020 Today

·     Only Electronic Issue Now, Hard Copy after Lifting of COVID-19 Lockdown

·    Digital Signature must for Electronic Verification

01-TN/07.04.2020

10505

DGFT Lifts Ban on Export of 24 API and Formulations thereof

·    Paracetamol and its Formulations Continue under Restricted List

02-Ntfn/06.04.2020

10506

Opposition Lambasts Centre for Lifting Ban on Drugs Export

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10507

EPCG Export Obligation Deadline Extended by A Year to 31.03.2021

01-PN/07.04.2020

10508

RBI Issues Final directions for Hedging of Foreign Exchange Risk by Residents and Non-Residents

·     “Ease of Access” to All for Forex Derivatives

·     New Regulations to Come into effect from 1 June 2020

·    Firm Returns Withdrawn

29-RBI/07.04.2020

10509

As Crude Prices Plummet, India’s Tanks are Only Half Full

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10510

Jute Mills Closure in Lockdown Forces Govt to Raise Plastic Bag Limit to 2.62 lakhs from 1.80 lakhs for Agri Goods Transport

·     Textiles Ministry Extends Limit for HDPE/PP Bags from 1.80 lakh bales to 2.62 lakh  to Tide Over Crisis of Packaging of Foodgrains Due to Closure of Jute Mills during Lock down

·     Writes to Governments of All Jute Growing States to Allow Movement, Sale and Supply of Jute Seeds, Fertilizers and other Farming Aids

·    Ministry Committed to Protect Interest of Jute Farmers and Workers

Ministry of Textiles Press Release/07.04.2020

10511

CBIC Names 20 Nodal Officers for Corona-19 Customs Clearances

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10512

Lockdown may be Extended, Decision by End of Week Depending upon Progress in Combating Corona Spread

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10513

Bhalla for Action under ECA on Traders to Control Prices, States may also Get Powers of Detention

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10514

MHA Writes to States to give Special Attention on Keeping the Supply of Medical Oxygen Smooth and Hassle-Free Across the Country

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10515

No MPLADS for Two Years (2020-21 and 2021-22) for Managing COVID 19 – Rs. 7000 crs plus Impact on Development Funds and Ongoing Projects

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10516

No Container Detention Charge, Waiver of Demurrage

·     Ministry of Shipping plays a pro-active role towards ensuring smooth shipping operations in COVID-19 situation and lockdown in the country

·     Total traffic handled at Major Ports from April to March 2020 shows 0.82% growth in tonnage

·     Over 46,000 crew/passenger thermal- scanned at ports

·     Penalties, demurrage, charges, fee, rentals levied by the Major ports waived off on any port user

·     Hospitals across the Major Port Trusts are prepared for Covid-19

·     Over Rs. 59 crore Contributions from Salary and CSR funds to PM CARES Fund;

·    DG, Shipping provides reliefs concerning Seafarers, Waivers, Shipping Lines, Sanitization, Safety certificates

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10517

India's Fiscal Response to Covid-19 Inadequate Compared to other Countries, says Industry Body

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10518

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Holds All India Video Conference on ‘The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020’

·     ITAT President Justice P.P. Bhatt Encourages Stakeholders to Avail the Scheme so as Reduce Pending Tax Litigation

·    Government Open to Suggestions for Better Implementation of the Scheme and Propose Amendments to the Bill, says Mr. P.C. Mody, Chairman, CBDT

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10519

Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur among 15 Districts Sealed under Complete Lockdown

·    Even Essential Service Shops will be Shut

ABS News Service/08.04.2020

10520

All Refunds of GST and Income Tax Refund upto 5 lakhs to be Released Immediately

DoR Press Note dated 08.04.2020

10521

FTA COO Rules Relaxed: Email Certificate of Origin Allowed for FTA Imports Substituted for Hard Copy

·     DGFT Trade Notice 62/06.04.2020 used as support for Relaxation

·     Bank Guarantee Waived only for Export Houses, Past Importers, and Pharma  - 100% BG for Others

·    Measure to continue only till 7 May 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House Public Notice No. 46 dated 7th April 2020

10522

DGTR Terminates Anti-dumping Investigation on Mono Ethylene Glycol from Saudi Arabia on Reliance Request within four months of Initiation

·    Investigation on Kuwait, Oman, UAE and Singapore to Continue

DGTR Notification Case No. (O.I.) 21/2019 dated 6 April 2020

10523

Soda Ash Anti-subsidy Investigation – Questionnaire Response Time Extended to 30 April 2020

F. No: 6/38/2019-DGTR dated 6 April 2020

10524

One Time Relaxation (upto 30 Sept 2020) of MRP Revision Allowed on Sticker Following GST Hike

·     Both Old and New Price to be Stated on Sticker

·    Notification Issued by Consumer Affairs Ministry

Ministry of Consumer Affairs Notification dated 1st April 2020

10525

Online Permission for Container Movement from Port Allowed without Hardcopy of Documents

Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House Public Notice No. 44 dated 8th April 2020

10526

Email Bill of Entry for Warehousing Allowed upto 7 May 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House Public Notice No. 45 dated 7th April 202

10527

Delhi Customs Issues Detailed Procedure for In-Bond Manufacturing under Sec.65 of Customs Act, 1962

ICD Tughlakabad Public Notice No. 15 dated 07.04.2020

10528

Mumbai Customs Issues Detailed Procedure for Movement of Import containers from JNPT to CONCOR ICD, Mulund – Mulund to Act as Extended Gate for JNPT for Direct Port Delivery (DPD) – OOC to be given by JNPT – Procedure Prescribed for Entry of Containers into ICD Mulund – Delivery of Import Containers from ICD Mulund – CONCOR to be responsible for Container Movements and Scanning – CONCOR to Deliver Gate Pass to Gate Officer at Mulund and also to Execute necessary Bonds

·    New Procedure to Apply from Midnight of 13 April 2020

JNCH Public Notice No. 48/2020 dated 08.04.2020

10529

WTO Forecasts 13-32 percent Fall in 2020 Trade

·     Double Digit Fall in Trade Volumes

·     Electronics and Auto with Import Intensity in for special hit

·    Transport and Travel Restrictions likely to Kill Services Trade

WTO Press Release dated 8th April 2020

10530

Trump Thanks Modi for Lifting Ban on Export of Key Drug

·     Trump said the US had secured 29 million doses of HCQ from India

·     India on 4 April banned exports of HCQ through a notification, without exemptions on humanitarian or other grounds

ABS News Service/09.04.2020

10531

Kerala Permits Mobile Phones and Computer Shops Function on Sundays from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Kerala Government Order dated 8th April 2020

10532

Dubai Allows Alcohol Home Delivery as Virus Shuts Down Bars

ABS News Service/09.04.2020

10533

Orissa Extends Lockdown Till 30 April 2020

·     Recommends Continuation of Train or Air Services Suspension

·    Free Movement of Goods Transport, Agro, Animal Husbandry Allowed

ABS News Service/09.04.2020

10534

Piyush Goyal Holds consultation with EPCs

ABS News Service/09.04.2020

10535

Covid-19 Protection Items (Testing Kits, PPE, Face Masks and Ventilators) Exempted from Customs Duties, Inputs for Manufacture also Exempted subject to IGCR Regulations

·     Only Basic Duty and Health Cess Exempted, IGST will be Applicable

·    Concession to Sunset on 30 Sept 2020

Ntfn 20/09.04.2020

10536

Enactment of Finance Act 2020 - Health Cess Exemption

Ntfn 19/09.04.2020

10537

Pending Refund and Drawback Disposal – Special Drive for 20 days in Place till 30 Apr 2020

·     Chief Commissioners to Monitor Progress on Daily Basis

·     All Income Tax Refunds Upto Rs. 5 lakhs to be Released Immediately

·    Measure to Benefit 14 lakh Tax Payers

03-CBIC/09.04.2020

10538

Interest Waiver to Nil/9% for Late Payment of IGST by Three Months

·    Relaxation Allowed to Units upto Rs. 1.5 crs

03-IGST/08.04.2020

10539

Interest Waiver to Nil/9% for Late Payment of UGST by Three Months

·    Relaxation Allowed to Units upto Rs. 1.5 crs

Notification No. 1/2020 – Union Territory Tax dated 8 April 2020

10540

India Organises South Asia less Pak Video Meet on Trade – Highlights

·     Prov Clearance of Imports

·     Digital and Scanned Copies for COO, Payments

·    India to Coordinate Focal Facilitation Points in each Member

ABS News Service/10.04.2020

10541

Cigarette Prices Rise 50-80% above MRP

·     No Production in ITC, Godfrey Phillips Factories

·    Gutkha being Sold at Twice MRP

ABS News Service/10.04.2020

10542

Cold India Sells on LC to Users Instead of Advance Payment to Help Users

ABS News Service/10.04.2020

10543

Piyush Expects Workers to Return Back after Corona Declines

ABS News Service/10.04.2020

10544

₹15,000 crore sanctioned for States to Combat Covid-19

ABS News Service/10.04.2020

10545

Harsh Vardhan Chairs GoM Meet on Combating COVID, Gen Rawat CDS Present

ABS News Service/10.04.2020

10546

US Gives India 3569 MT Increase in TRQ of Raw Sugar

ABS News Service/10.04.2020

10547

Fish and Aquaculture Exempted from Lockdown – Movements of Goods and Workers Included

MHA Press Release dated 10th April 2020

10548

DGTR Moves to Paperless in Application, Investigation Phases in Corona period – Fast Action Assured with No Verification of Data

·    Measure to Last till 30 June 2020

DGTR Trade Notice: 01/2020 dated 10 April 2020

10549

Plain Medium Density Fibre Board Anti-dumping Investigation – Questionnaire Response Time Extended to 30 April 2020

F. No. 7/6/2020-DGTR dated 10 April 2020

10550

Home Secretary Orders Ban on Religious Congregation

·    Social Media Vigil against Objectionable Content

D.O. No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 10th April 2020

10551

COVID-19 – Frequently Asked Questions on Corporate Social Responsibility

MCA General Circular No. 15 dated 10th April 2020

10552

Agri Minister Conferences with State Ministers – Pulses and Oilseeds Procurement Prolong to 90 Days

ABS News Service/11.04.2020

10553

Punjab Extends Curfew Till May 1, Task Force to Decide on Exit Strategy

·    There was general consensus in the medical community that the lockdown curbs would only delay the spread of the disease, he said, hoping that some medication/cure would be found soon

ABS News Service/11.04.2020

10554

Health Ministry says has 3.28 cr Hydroxychloroquine Tablets in Stock as against Domestic Demand of 1.6 cr Tablets

·    Only 1.8% SARS Cases Found Positive

ABS News Service/11.04.2020

10555

More than 300 Respond with Proposals to DST Call for COVID Combat Devices

ABS News Service/11.04.2020

10556

FinMin’s Monthly Report Indicates Fiscal Deficit may Widen in FY2019-20

ABS News Service/11.04.2020

10557

G20 Extraordinary Energy Ministers Meeting – India Minister wants Low Price

ABS News Service/11.04.2020

10558

Home Secy Lifts Lockdown for Truck Movements

·    Movement of Inter and Intrastate Cargo, Trucks, Workers and functioning of Warehouse and Cold Storages Exempted from Lockdown

ABS News Service/13.04.2020

10559

Migrant Labour Welfare in Host State Must

·    MHA Writes to All States to Ensure Compliance of Supreme Court Directions on Welfare of Migrant Labourers Housed at Relief Camps

ABS News Service/13.04.2020

10560

DPIIT Secy Mohapatra Asks for Priority to Open Electronics, Textile, Auto Industry at 25% Capacity

·     Lists 17 other Industries to be Opened on Single Shift Operations

·    Industry not Happy as Partial Production not Viable

DPIIT Letter dated 11th April 2020

10561

FIEO Welcoming DPIIT Letter to Home Secretary Listing Industries for Early Opening up

FIEO Press Release dated 13.04.2020

10562

Exporters Trapped in Forex Hedge

·    Buyers Cancel Orders, Domestic Units not able to Pay Wages

ABS News Service/13.04.2020

10563

Teva Ships $2mn Hydroxychloroquine from India to the US

ABS News Service/13.04.2020

10564

SEZs want Domestic Market at Discounted Import Duty as Buyers Cancel Orders, 50% of 2.5mn Labour may be Retrenched

ABS News Service/13.04.2020

10564

Steel Importers want LC on Korean Exporters Cancelled but BHC Says No

·    “Force Majeure” Clause in Contract doesn’t Help, Condition only to Help Exporters

ABS News Service/13.04.2020

10565

KVIC Develops Double Layered Khadi Masks

·     KVIC to Supply 7.5 Lakh Masks Soon to J&K

·    Chairman KVIC Appeals to KVIC Centres to Provide 500 Masks Free to District Collectors

ABS News Service/13.04.2020

10566

RPO Import Tightened, Pre Purchase Agreement Required

·     Licence Validity Cut to Six Months from 18 Months

·     No More New Licenses if Old Licence Expire

·    Strict Control on Diversion of Malaysia Oil through Nepal or Bangladesh

02-TN/13.04.2020

10567

CBIC Allows Digitally Signed Certificate of Origin for FTA Clearance at Zero Duty subject to Security

BE to be Finalised at Later Date against Original BE COO

18-CBIC/11.04.2020

10568

Out of Charge (OoC) and Gate Pass to Customs Broker or Importer Shift to Electronic Mode from 15 April

(Why have Two Documents, Combine the OOC with GP!- Ed)

19-CBIC/13.04.2020

10569

Immediate GST Refunds even though Law Allows 60 days for Processing, says GST Commissioner

·     All Claims to be Cleared by 30 April with Daily Monitoring by CC

·    Submit Claims only by Email, No Physical Copy of Documents Required

CBIC Instruction No. 2/1/2020-GST dated 9 April 2020

10570

TMA Physical Copy Applications can be Filed till 30 Oct 2020

02-PN/13.04.2020

10571

Clarification on GST

Circular No. 137/07/2020-GST dated 13 April 2020

10572

PM Addresses the Nation for 4th Time in 4 Weeks in India’s Fight against COVID-19

·     Announces extension of lockdown till 3rd May

·     High Risk Areas and Hotspots to be under constant vigil

·     Ease of Certain Restrictions in Low Risk Areas from 20 April

·     Detailed guidelines to be issued by the Government tomorrow

·    PM seeks support for seven things including taking care of elderly and adhering to social distancing and lockdown

Prime Minister’s Office, Press Release dated 14th April 2020

10573

USD 155mn Sale of 10 Missile ($92mn), 16+3 Torpedoes ($63mn) to India

ABS News Service/14.04.2020

10574

Government Initiates Dialogue to Resurrect Agri Sector Exports in the Aftermath of Current COVID-19 Crisis

Following directions from Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Secretary DAC&FW held video conference with Associations of producers/exporters of agri commodities to resolve their issues

ABS News Service/14.04.2020

10575

MHA Issues Consolidated Revised Guidelines with effect from 15 April 2020

ABS News Service/15.04.2020

10576

DGFT Clarifies that MEIS will be Available for Another Nine Months, i.e., 31 Dec 2020

·     RoDTEP to Replace MEIS with Simultaneous Removal from MEIS

·    RoDTEP Scheme to be Notified Separately in Consultation with DoR

03-TN/15.04.2020

10577

Safeguard Action on Phenol Import Terminated as Deepak Phenolics Found Weak, SI Group Absent, Party also Withdraws Case to Move Anti-dumping Remedy

DGTR Notification Case No. (SG) 03/2019 dated 13 April 2020

10578

5,516 MT of Pulses Dispatched to States for Distribution under PMGKY

·    Initiatives of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare to Promote Farming and allied sectors during lockdown

PIB Press Release dated 14th April 2020

10579

IMF Cuts India GDP Growth to 1.9%, Projects Sharp Contraction in Global Economy

ABS News Service/15.04.2020

10580

FIEO President Welcomes Opening of Manufacturing and Exporting Unit

ABS News Service/15.04.2020

10581

CBDT Issues Important Circular Clarifying TDS Process – Taxpayers Alert

ABS News Service/15.04.2020

10582

Exports plummet 34.57% in March

·     Exports in 2019-20 decline 4.78 %, imports fall 9.12%, trade deficit shrinks

·     Lockdown of Transport Hits Movements from and to Ports

·     Engineering Goods Exports Worst Hit

·     Capital Goods, Steel Imports Totter

·    Pile Ups in Ports as Local Transport and Rail Movements Come to Grinding Halt

ABS News Service/16.04.2020

10583

FIEO claims 50% of the Orders Cancelled, says Delay in special Relief Package will be “Catastrophic”

·     Demands Interest free working capital and waiver of EPF and ESIC contributions

·     Extension of credit from 90 to 180 days, Forex cover extension without interest and penalty

·    Price Crash Feared as Competition Intensifies

FIEO/PUB/PR/6/2020-21 dated April 15, 2020

10584

Acetone from Korea, Chinese Taipei and Saudi Arabia– Anti-dumping Duty Extended to 14 October 2020 – Pending Review

07-ADD/15.04.2020

10585

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

38-Cus(NT)/15.04.2020

10586

Corporate Bonds Limits Hiked to 5.41 lakh crs in Oct 2020-Mar 2021 from Rs. 4.29 lakh crs in Previous Half

30-RBI/15.04.2020

10587

Agri Minister Launches All India Agri Transport Call Centre Numbers 18001804200 and 14488 to facilitate Inter-state Movement of Perishables during Lockdown

PIB Press Release on 15 APR 2020

10588

Customs Offices to re-open on 20 April with all Officers on Duty

CBIC Order dated 15th April 2020

10589

Nirmala Attends G20 Virtual Meet, says USD 3.9 bn Disbursed to 33 crores Poor

PIB Press Release dated 15th April 2020

10590

Health and Family Welfare Ministry Frames Criteria for Hotspots

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Notification dated 15.04.2020

10591

RBI Allows Accounting Fiction on NPA Classification to Help Banks during COVID-19 Period – A Case of Ostrich Shutting Eyes?

·   No Dividend from Past Reserves

·     Reverse Repo Cut by 0.23 percent to Push Lending to Consumers

·    Governor Maintains Silence on Export and Import Crisis

Governor’s Statement, April 17, 2020

10592

More Additions for Small and Medium Sectors in Exemption List for Lockdown

MHA Press Release dated 17th April 2020

10593

International Travel Advisory by Indian Government Following COVID-19

ABS News Service/17.04.2020

10594

Green Peas Import Quota of 75k MT Released but Port Restriction of Kolkata, MIP of Rs. 200 per kg Remains

MoC&I Notification S.O. 1260(E) dated 16th April 2020

10595

Urad Additional Import Quota of 2.5 lakh MT Extended by 15 Days to 15 May 2020

DGFT Trade Notice No. 04 dated 16th April 2020

10596

Additional Raw Sugar (745 MT) Quota for Export to US Released

DGFT Public Notice No. 03 dated 17th April 2020

10597

Paracetamol Formulations Export Shifted to Free List, Paracetamol as such Remains Restricted

DGFT Notification No. 03 dated 17th April 2020

10598

RBI Extends Credit to States by 60% over 31 March 2020

RBI Press Release: 2019-2020/2233 dated 17th April 2020

10599

Gujarat Fluoro Alleges Increase in PTFE Dumping by Russia, DGTR Initiates Mid-term Review

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. MTR-02/2020 dated 16th April 2020

10600

DGTR Initiates Second Sunset Review of Reliance with One Another Dumping of FD Polyester Yarn from China and Thailand

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. SSR-06/2020 dated 15th April 2020

10601

EEPC Not Happy with RBI Measures, Asks for Special Package to Face Covid Recovered China which will Flood the Market

ABS News Service/17.04.2020

10602

Rupee Falls by Re1.30 against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 77.65 w.e.f. 17.04.2020

39-Cus(NT)/16.04.2020

10603

All Fresh FDI from China under Approval Route Now

DPIIT issued Press Note 3 (2020 series) on 17 April 2020

10604

Procedure for Allocation of Pet Coke Import for Year 2020-21

·     Limit of Calcined Pet Coke (0.5 mn MT), Raw Pet Cocke (1.4mn MT) Set by Supreme Court to be Allocated by DGFT

·     Completed Online Application Form and the Documents on or before 51 May. 2020

·     The import license/ authorization will be valid till 31.03.2021 only for the purpose of imports

·     Holders of the license for import of Pet Coke would keep the RA informed of the details of his import consignments

·     EFC in DGFT will evaluate and allot quota among applicants and licenses will be issued

·    Imports have to be completed before 31.3.2021

04-PN/17.04.2020

10605

MRAI says Ports not Honouring Demurrage Waiver Circulars!

ABS News Service/18.04.2020

10606

WTO Members Discuss Use of Virtual Platforms during COVID-19 Lockdown

ABS News Service/18.04.2020

10607

RBI Equates High Quality Liquid Assets with SLR to Negate Basel and Help Banks

DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/ 2019-20 dated 17 April 2020

10608

Commerce Ministry Considering Licensing Barriers on Key Consumer Goods like Mobile Phones, Televisions, Food Articles and Textiles to check Imports from China and Vietnam

ABS News Service/20.04.2020

10609

e-Commerce Companies to Continue to Operate for Essential Goods as has been Allowed Earlier

·    States Must Ensure Smooth Movement of the Entire Supply Chain of Essential Goods, including by e-Commerce

MHA Press Release dated 19th April 2020

10610

No Relaxation in Lockdown in Delhi, says Kejriwal

ABS News Service/20.04.2020

10611

Central Government Constitutes 6 Inter-Ministerial Teams to make Assessment of Situation and Augment State Efforts to Fight and Contain Spread of COVID-19 Effectively

PIB Press Release dated 20.04.2020

10612

Chidambaram on How to Deal with Corona

ABS News Service/20.04.2020

10613

UP may not Allow Industrial Activity in Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna till 03 May

ABS News Service/20.04.2020

10614

Fish Gills Used to Develop Efficient Low-Cost Electro-Catalysts for Rechargeable Metal-Air Battery

PIB Press Release dated 20.04.2020

10615

I-T Return Forms to be Modified – Returns only after 31 May as New Software will be Issued

ABS News Service/20.04.2020

10616

Nhava Sheva Customs Moves Towards Faceless Clearance, Customs Broker to Answer or Upload Documents by Email to RMS Facilitation Centre

·    Temporary Measure for Distancing during COVID-19 Period

JNCH Public Notice No. 56/2020 dated 20.04.2020

10617

Infrared Thermometer can be Provisionally Cleared from Customs without Testing under Legal Metrology Act during Corona Lockdown till 7 May 2020

Public Notice No. 66 /2020 dated 20.04.2020

10618

Customs Relaxations in Corona Lockdown Period Extended to 3 May 2020 from 20.04.2020

Public Notice No.30/2020 dated 20.04.2020

10619

Three More Months Time Allowed for Sunset Review Petitions in Anti-dumping Cases, 270 Days before Sunset Deadline Replaced with 180 Days

DGTR Trade Notice 02/2020 dated 20 April 2020

10620

Aniline Anti-dumping Investigation – Questionnaire Response Time Extended to 10 May 2020

F.No. 6/42/2019-DGTR dated 20.04.2020

10621

Congress Calls for Revival of Budget Review through Parliament Committee to take Another Look at Economy in the light of COVID-19 Developments

ABS News Service/21.04.2020

10622

CBDT Defends Action to Adjust Disputed Demands with Refund Claims

PIB Press Release/21.04.2020

10623

WHO and WTO Call for Open Trade on Medical Supplies to Combat COVID-19

ABS News Service/21.04.2020

10624

Now Resident Workers of Bengal to get One Thousand Rupees from Government on Mobile App

Department of Disaster Management and Civil Defence Notification dated 20.04.2020

10625

Customs Extends Relaxation of Bond Submission with Undertaking to 30 May

21-CBIC/21.04.2020

10626

Shipping Bills till 31 Dec 2019 can Corrected for SB 005 Error Showing  Mismatch between Shipping Bill and GST Return for Refund of GST on Exports

22-CBIC/21.04.2020

10627

Senior Citizens Caregivers, Prepaid Mobile Recharge, Food Processing Units Subject to Social Distancing Exempted from Lockdown

MHA Press Release dated 21st April 2020

10628

Government Exempts Additional Agricultural and Forestry items

·     Shops of Educational Books for Students and Shops of Electric Fans Exempted from Lockdown Restrictions to Fight COVID19

·    MHA Issues SOPs on Sign-on/Sign-off for Indian Seafarers at Indian Ports and their Movement

MHA Press Release dated 21st April 2020

10629

Home Secy Threatens West Bengal

Home Secretary Letter dated 21.04.2020

10630

Home Secretary Calls for Tough Action for Security of Doctors and other Health Care Professionals, Cabinet Approves Ordnance to Amend Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897

·    DO Lr. Dt. 22.4.2020 to Chief Secretaries Administrators DGPs reg. security to healthcare professionals

Home Secretary Letter dated 22.4.2020

10631

Three Month Waiver of Shipping Demurrage and Deferment and Step Down of Payment for Services to August 2020

·    Action on Airport Front Awaited

Min of Shipping Notification dated 21.04.2020

10632

RFID Self Sealing for Export will be Implemented from 1 July 2020

20-CBIC Circular dated 21.04.2020

10633

G20 Farm Ministers’ Met Global Food Security

ABS News Service/22.04.2020

10634

Six Month Auto Extension of All Licence Validity and Export Obligations

35-Pol.Cir/23.04.2020

10635

Plain Medium Density (PMD) Fibre Board from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia – Anti-dumping Investigation Initiated on Complaint of Greenply, Century and Greenpanel

(6mm and above already covered by Ntfns 48-ADD/21.10.2015 (Malaysia, Thailand, China and Sri Lanka) and 34-ADD/14.07.2016 (Indonesia and Vietnam), Current notification Covers remaining thickness of PMD Fibre Board of Less Than 6mm)

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. ADD-01-11/2020 dated 22 April 2020

10636

DGTR Initiates Anti-dumping Investigation on Copper and Copper Alloy Flat Rolled Products from China, Korea, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand and Malaysia on Complaint of Agrawal Metal Works

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. ADD-OI- 06/2020 dated 20th April 2020

10637

Trucks and Bus Tyres from China - Anti-subsidy New Shipper Review Investigation Initiated on Request of Shandong Haohua Tire

DGTR Initiation Notification (New Shipper Review) Case No. CVD-NSR-01/2020 dated 20th April 2020

10638

Ministry of Finance Issues FEMA Notification on Prior Govt Clearance for Investment from land Bordering Countries including China

[Not clear whether Afghanistan is included in Hit List. The papers are saying Afghanistan is included, notification is mysteriously silent on this.

There is a narrow strip of 105 km in POK in Gilgit Baltistan which borders Afghanistan. The Afghanis do not recognise this as it is based on the British delineated Durand line.

Measure is not good for India. Other investors like Facebook will raise their price of investment since there is less competition. – Editor]

S.O. 1278(E) dated 22.04.2020

10639

Pulses and Oil seeds Procurement on Target

PIB Press Release dated 22.04.2020

10640

Promulgation of an Ordinance to Amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 in the Light of the Pandemic Situation of COVID-19

PIB Press Release/22.04.2020

10641

Ordinance Issued to Amend Epidemic Diseases Act  to Punish those Committing “Acts of Violence” to Covid-19 related Health Care Personnel Doctors and below to Asha Health Worker and Property

·     Offences Cognizable and Non-bailable

·     Minimum Three  Months Imprisonment and Rs. 50,000 Fine Stipulated

·     Investigation to be Completed within One month of FIR

·     Day to Day Hearing and Trial to be Completed within One year

·     Compounding of Offences Allowed but with the Permission of the Victim Doctors

·     Presumption of Offences in Grievous Hurt Caused to Doctor Cases

·     “Culpable Mental State” Presumed for Offences, Accused to Prove the Contrary

·     Offender Liable to Pay Compensation of Twice the Value of Damaged Property

·    Inspection of Transport Vehicles in Epidemic period given Legal Status

Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department) Ordinance No.5 OF 2020 dated 22nd April, 2020

10642

Principal Employer of Outsourced Work Liable to Pay the Outsourcing Agencies for Payment of Workers Wages, says Chief Labour Commissioner

Min of Labour & Employment Circular/22.04.2020

10643

UP to Bill Commercial Consumers on the basis of Actual Consumption, Fixed Charges Recovery to be Postponed

UPPCL Notice

10644

NDMA Issues Guidelines for Heat Wave Expected in 2020

MHA D.O. No. 1-38/2016-PP dated 20.04.2020

10645

Recovery of Interest for Late GST Payment Needs to be Adjudicated in Case of Dispute, says HC

ABS News Service/24.04.2020

10646

Home Secy Clarifies that No Arrests or Factory Sealing of Owners if Worker Found Corona Positive

·     MHA Clarifies Misplaced Apprehensions of Industry Associations regarding Legal Liability on Company CEOs, if Employees Found COVID-19 Positive

·    No Separate/Fresh Permissions required from Authorities for Industries already permitted to operate prior to 15.04.2020, in areas falling outside Containment Zones

MHA Press Release dated 23.04.2020

10647

Global Container Shipments Set to Fall 30% in Next Few Months

ABS News Service/24.04.2020

10648

As Government Wields Stick, EXIM Logistics Players Fall in Line

·    The Director General of Shipping made it more ‘binding’ on carriers not to levy container detention charges on export-import shipments till May 3

ABS News Service/24.04.2020

10649

145 Indian Crew Disembark at Mumbai Port from German Cruise Ship following MHA’s SOP of Sign-on/ Sign-off

Ministry of Shipping Press Release dated 23.04.2020

10650

WTO Report Finds Growing Number of Export Restrictions in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

ABS News Service/24.04.2020

10651

E-commerce Allowed only to Essential Goods like Foodstuff only, Neighbourhood Shops Registered under Shops and Establishment Act (10 or more persons) can Open, No Shops to Open in Containment Zones

·     Liquor Shops will Remain Closed

·    Markets Like Connaught Place or Karol Bagh to Remain Closed

MHA Press Release dated 25.04.2020

10652

MHA Allows Neighbourhood Shops to Open but States yet to Comply, Shops in Rural Areas Also to Open but many Restrictions Still Operate (Sl No. 13 in Original order Missing!)

MHA Press Release dated 25.04.2020

10653

Maritime Logistics Players Openly Defy Shipping Ministry Order on Waiving Charges

ABS News Service/25.04.2020

10654

Post Lockdown: Big Units Get Ready, MSMEs see Roadblocks to Restart

ABS News Service/25.04.2020

10655

RBI Moratorium: At least 328 Firms, including JSW Steel, Air India Express, seek COVID-19 Relief Package

ABS News Service/25.04.2020

10656

Centre Suspends DA Hikes till July 2021 with No Arrears after Announcing it in March

ABS News Service/25.04.2020

10657

CBIC Issues Detailed Guidelines for Personal Hearing to Video Conferencing Admissible under Sec. 138C of Customs Act 1962

·     Softcopy of Record will be sent to interested parties for confirmation within three days

·     Other instruments like statements, rebuttal etc to be carried out by email

·    Directions issued on the lines of Supreme Court Proceedings in Civil No. 5/2020

CBIC Instruction dated 27 April 2020

10658

Guidelines for Home Isolation of Mild Symptomatic COVID-19 Cases

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

10659

RBI to Release Rs.50,000 crs in Market to Mutual Funds by Repo Operations with 90 days Tenor in 27 April to 11 May 2020 Period

RBI Circular dated 27th April 2020

10660

RBI wrote off over Rs 68 thousand crore loans, Choksi among 50 top wilful defaulters: RTI

ABS News Service/28.04.2020

10661

Guidelines under FEMA for FDI in Insurance Sector

S.O. 1374(E) dated 27.04.2020

10662

Lockdown period Excluded in Insolvency Proceedings with effect from 17 April, 2020

No. IBBI/2020-21/GN/REG060 dated 20.04.2020

10663

IFSC Gandhinagar Gujarat Notified under the IFSC Authority Act, 2019 – An Important Section coming into force on 27 April 2020

·     International Financial Services Centre Authority carrying the powers of RBI, SEBI and IRDAI for IFSC at GIFT City would have it’s head office at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

·     GoI notifies April 27, 2020 as date for the establishment of IFSC Authority, Head Office and few sections of the IFSC Authority Act.

·    Gujarat to house first central regulatory authority … big boost for GIFT City to emerge as Global Financial Hub.

S.O. 1383(E) dated 27.04.2020

10664

IT Officers Pitch for 40% Tax on Super Rich, New Covid Cess

ABS News Service/28.04.2020

10665

Pay Demurrage under Protest, says Material Recycling Association

Ports Violate Govt Orders Charge Demurrage in Lockdown

ABS News Service/28.04.2020

10666

WTO Issues New Report on Treatment of Medical Products in Regional Trade Agreements

ABS News Service/28.04.2020

10667

India must Aim at Medical Devices Import Substitution; Import Dependence @ 70-90 % - EEPC India - Deloitte Report

ABS News Service/28.04.2020

10668

Free Sale and Commerce Certificate for Drugs and Cosmetics and other Goods under Restriction to be issued on Email by Regional Officers of DGFT

07-TN/28.04.2020

10669

GST PMT-09 for Transfer of Balance in ECL to any Tax Head Implemented from 21 April 2020

Notification No. 37/2020 – Central Tax dated 28 April 2020

10670

Mamata Opens Up Home Delivery of Non-essential Goods in Bengal

ABS News Service/29.04.2020

10671

Ravi Shankar Prasad Appreciated the Efforts of All States and UT in the Fight against Covid19

·   Minister Expressed his Vision to Realize 1 lakh digital villages that are self-sufficient with amenities such as digital education, digital health, digital payment etc

·   Minister made an appeal to all States to work unitedly, digitally and physically to pool together national and state level resources to fight against COVID-19 and assured all the help from Central Government in this effort

PIB Press Release dated 28th April 2020

10672

WFH for IT Sector Extended till July 31

·   Union Minister IT Minister to Interact with Heads of IT Firms to Understand Problems

ABS News Service/29.04.2020

10673

GoM Reviews Current Status, and Actions for Management of COVID-19

·   Dr. Harsh Vardhan Commends the Collective Efforts of All Stakeholders in Combating COVID-19

PIB Press Release dated 25th April 2020

10674

MHA Holds a Comprehensive Review Meeting on the Lockdown Situation in Wake of Spread of COVID-19

·     New Guidelines will come into effect from 4 May

ABS News Service/30.04.2020

10675

Home Secretary Allows Movement of Persons across State Borders through Respective State Governments

MHA Press Release dated 29.04.2020

10676

Commerce Minister Sees New Export Opportunities after COVID-19

ABS News Service/30.04.2020

10677

Electronics Minister Meets Industry, Offers Little

·     Ravi Shankar Prasad Exhorts the Electronics Industry to Explore the New Opportunities Arising Out of the Adversity

·     Aarogya Setu App Reaches around 8 crore Mobile Phones in the Country

·     Industry Representatives Presented “Restart, Restore and Resurgence” Model to Capture the Global Opportunity in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) Sector

PIB Press Release/29.04.2020

10678

Agri Minister Lists Nine Exemptions to Calm in Lockdown

PIB Press Release/29.04.2020

10679

Finance Minister Rebuts Rahul Gandhi says 18,000 crs plus Assets of Nirav Modi-Mehul Choksi-Vijay Mallya Attached

ABS News Service/30.04.2020

10680

National Infrastructure Pipeline Report Sees Rs 111 lakh crore Investment in Infrastructure in Next Five Years

ABS News Service/30.04.2020

10681

MHA DO Letter to Chief Secretaries and Administrators to Allow Unhindered Movement of Trucks Carrying Goods

MHA Press Release/30.04.2020

10682

Health Secy Issues Revised Guidelines on Red/Orange/Green Zones, No Case Permit Reduced to 21 from 28 Days

MoHFW Circular dated 30th April 2020

10683

Special Trains to be Operated for Movement of Stranded Persons Across the Country, due to Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19

MHA Order Dated 1st May 2020

10684

PM Modi Holds a Meeting to Discuss Ways to Boost Defence and Aerospace Sector

ABS News Service/01.05.2020

10685

Scrap Order on Waiver of Detention charges: Container Carriers Tells Government

ABS News Service/01.05.2020

10686

G20 Digital Ministers Summit Calls for Coordinated Global Digital Response to Fight the Pandemic

PIB Press Release dated 30th April 2020

10687

Sodium Citrate from China – DGTR Recommends Continuation of Anti-dumping Duty with US$152.78/MT in Review Findings

DGTR Final Findings Case No. (SSR) 09/2019 dated 30th April 2020

10688

Solar Cells Safeguard Duty Review Investigation - Questionnaire Response Time Extended to 11 May 2020

F N: 22/1/2020-DGTR dated 30 April 2020

10689

JNCH Customs Commissioner Requests Importers to Clear Consignments and Take Delivery without Delay

JNCH Public Notice No. 61/2020 dated 27.04.2020

10690

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

40-Cus(NT)/30.04.2020

10691

MEIS and SEIS Incentives for Exports from Special Economic Zones/EOUs – No Relief as of Now

Min of Commerce Circular/29.04.2020

10692

Lockdown Extended for Two More Weeks with some Relaxations

·     Zone wise Activities – Red Zone Reduced to Containment Zone

MHA Press Released/01.05.2020

10693

Highlights of Red, Orange and Green Zones Restrictions and Liberalisation

Press Release/01.05.2020

10694

Opened, but not Unshackled, Decoding the Lockdown Guidelines

ABS News Service/02.05.2020

10695

West Bengal Govt Writes to Centre Over 'Erroneous' Assessment of Red Zones in State

ABS News Service/02.05.2020

10696

Passenger Train Services Cancellation Extended till 17 May 2020

PIB Press Release/02.05.2020

10697

Indian Missions should Identify Business and Export Opportunities Abroad

·     Piyush Goyal Calls upon the Indian Missions Abroad to Play an Important Role in Making India a Preferred Destination

·     Recovery path for India in the post-Covid era will be through Trade and Investment, says External Affairs Minister

MoC Press Release/01.05.2020

10698

Commerce Minister Welcomes to Foreign Missions to Promote Business with India

MoC Press Release/01.05.2020

10699

China’s New Export Orders Index at 33.5 – Container Shipping Demand in Free Fall

ABS News Service/02.05.2020

10700

Bombardier Lowest Bidder for Delhi-Meerut RRTS’ 210 Coach Contract

·     Local Companies Far behind the MNCs, Plead for “Make in India”

ABS News Service/02.05.2020

10701

Unsigned Copies of Certificate of Origin may be accepted for Duty Free FTA Provisional Clearance against Security to be decided by Commissioner

CBIC Instruction No. 04/2020 – Customs dated 4 May 2020

10702

DGFT Clarifies Definition of Paper Stock Lot

08-TN/04.05.2020

10703

MHA Writes to States to Facilitate Movement of Stranded Migrants, Residents from Other States Not Covered

Home Secretary Letter dated 03.05.2020

10704

MHA Control Room to be Utilised for Resolving Complaints of Drivers and Transporters on Passage of Goods Carriers including Empty Trucks

·     MoRTH Officials being Deputed to the MHA Control Room

·     MHA Helpline Number 1930 and NHAI Helpline number 1033 may be Used to Seek Assistance

MHA PIB Press Release/03.05.2020

10705

Central Teams being Deployed to Districts with Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases

PIB Press Release/03.05.2020

10706

Recycling Industry says Scrap Cargo Stuck at Ports, Charges not Waived; 6,000 Units Face Closure

ABS News Service/04.05.2020

10707

ACL can Regularise Variance between Prior BE and Final BE

·     OOC only after entry of Warehouse Code in WBE

·     Bills of entry will be OOC Queue

JNCH Public Notice No.63/2020 dated 01.05.2020

10708

WTO Report Looks at Role of E-commerce during the COVID-19 Pandemic

ABS News Service/05.05.2020

10709

Top 40 Indian, Global Economists, Academics, Biz Leaders Piece Together Covid-19 Assessment

ABS News Service/05.05.2020

10710

Corporate Affairs Ministry Sets up 7-Member Amarjit Chopra Panel to Control Big 4

ABS News Service/05.05.2020

10711

Prime Minister Participates at the Online Summit of NAM Contact Group

PIB Press Release/04.05.2020

10712

Delhi Hikes Petrol by Rs 1.67 per litre, Diesel Rs 7.10 More

Finance (Revenue-I) Department Notification dated 04.05.2020

10713

Corona Fee on Liquor for Consumption “off” the Premises of Licensee

Finance (Revenue-I) Department Notification dated 04.05.2020

10714

Excise Duty on Petrol Hiked by Rs 10, Diesel by Rs 13 Per Litre

ABS News Service/06.05.2020

10715

Road and Infrastructure Cess on Petrol and Diesel Raised by Rs 8 per litre to Rs 18 from Rs. 10 per litre

Ntfn 21/05.05.2020

10716

Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) Hiked on –

·     Petrol to Rs 12 from Rs. 10 per litre

·     Diesel to Rs. 9 from Rs. 4 per litre

05-CE/05.05.2020

10717

Additional Duty under Road and Infrastructure Cess on Petrol and Diesel Hiked by Rs. 8 per litre to Rs 18 from Rs. 10 per litre

06-CE/05.05.2020

10718

Indo-Japan CEPA Concessional Duty – Corrigendum to Ntfn 17/2020-Cus dated 25 March 2020

Corrigendum dated 24 April 2020

10719

MHA Issues SOPs for Movement for those Stranded outside the Country and India

·     Only Indian Nationals Covered

·     Persons Specified for Travel from Country include Visa Holders

MHA Press Release/05.05.2020

10720

International Air Travel Advisory by Indian Govt following COVID-19

·     All existing Visas granted to Foreigners, except certain categories, to remain suspended till the Prohibition on International Air Travel of passengers from/to India is lifted

PIB Press Release/05.05.2020

10721

Foreigners Visa to be Extended for Free

PIB Press Release/05.05.2020

10722

Multiple Entry Visa for OCI Cardholders, to Remain in Abeyance till Prohibition on Passengers is Lifted

PIB Press Release/05.05.2020

10723

GoM Reviews Current Status, Preparedness and actions for Management of COVID-19

·     Dr. Harsh Vardhan Emphasizes that Use of Technology is Integral for the Containment Strategy forCOVID-19

MoH&FW Press Release/ 05.05.2020

10724

GST Assessees can Claim Transitional Credit Till June 30

DHC Ruling will not only Benefit Petitioner but All Affected Assessees

ABS News Service/06.05.2020

10725

A Series of Medium-Sized Packages, Calibrated Approach Needed to Revive the Economy, says Sanjeev Sanyal

·     State Govts should Play Critical Role in Global Supply Chain, he says

ABS News Service/06.05.2020

10726

PM Chairs a Meeting of the Task Force on Corona Vaccine Development, Drug Discovery, Diagnosis and Testing

PIB Press Release dated 05 May 2020

10727

Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers Export Prohibited

04-Ntfn/06.05.2020

10728

DGFT Instructs Customs Authority to Accept Scanned Copies of the PSIC of Metal Scrap and Waste Imports for Customs Clearance

09-TN/06.05.2020

10729

Rupee Gains by 95 Paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 76.70 w.e.f. 7 May 2020

41-Cus(NT)/06.05.2020

10730

Levy of IGST on Ocean Freight under RCM is Unconstitutional

ABS News Service/07.05.2020

10731

Adani Ports ups Vessel Charges at Mundra from 16 May, Demand for Cargo Falls 20%

ABS News Service/07.05.2020

10732

Lockdown Impact - Services PMI in April Crashes to 5.4 from 49.3 in March

ABS News Service/07.05.2020

10733

Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in the Times of Corona Epidemic

ABS News Service/07.05.2020

10734

Pakistan’s Exports Plunge in April at $957mn are Down 55% Over March

ABS News Service/07.05.2020

10735

Notice Period for Draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification(EIA), 2020 Extended till 30th June

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Press Release/07.05.2020

10736

CBIC Clarifications on GST Laws

CBIC Circular No. 138/08/2020-GST dated 6th May 2020

10737

Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 Amendments

Notification No. 38/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 2020

10738

Corporate Debtors who have Furnished the Statements under Section 37 and the Returns under Section 39 of the said Act for all the Tax Periods Prior to the Appointment of IRP/RP

Notification No. 39/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 2020

10739

E-way Bill Validity Expires During the Period 20th day of March, 2020 to the 15th day of April, 2020, the Validity Period of such E-way Bill shall be Deemed to have been Extended Till the 31st day of May, 2020

Notification No. 40/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 2020

10740

GST Annual Return Last Date Extended to 30 Sept 2020

Notification No. 41/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 2020

10741

Nov-Feb 2019-20 Return Extended to 24 March (J&K), 20 May (Ladakh)

Notification No. 42/2020 – Central Tax dated 5th May 2020

10742

Last Date for Customs Compliances Extended to 30 June 2020

Mumbai Customs Public Notice No. 79 dated 5th May 2020

10743

No Late Fee for Bills of Entry Filed before 17 May 2020

New Customs House Delhi Public Notice No. 35 dated 04.05.2020

10744

No Limitation Period Accounting during Lockdown Period Beginning 15 March

·     Both the Litigants and Lawyers to get Relief from this Move

ABS News Service/08.05.2020

10745

Covid-19 Tally Crosses 50,000

·     3,561 New Cases and 89 New Deaths Reported Over Past 24 hours

ABS News Service/08.05.2020

10746

Train Runs Over Migrant Workers in Aurangabad District, at least 14 killed

ABS News Service/08.05.2020

10747

Commerce Ministry Working on Package to Bail Out Exporters

·     PMO asks Ministries to Suggest Measures to Support Respective Sectors

ABS News Service/09.05.2020

10748

Basmati Rice Exporter Defaults on Rs 411 crore Loan, Flees Country

·     SBI Seeks CBI Help

ABS News Service/09.05.2020

10749

Centre to borrow ₹4.20-lakh crore more; Fiscal Deficit may Widen to 5.4%

ABS News Service/09.05.2020

10750

Interpreting Interpretation: Textual, Contextual, and Pragmatic Interpretative Methods of International Trade Law

Connecticut Journal of International Law, Vol. 35, No. 2, 2020 dated 04.05.2020

10751

Supreme Court Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Exemption from Paying Wages to Workers who Voluntarily Stopped Reporting to Work

·     Matter Listed for Hearing on 15 May 2020

ABS News Service/09.05.2020

10752

Trump to Push out China Supplies from US, The Elephant of India may Replace the Chinese Dragon

ABS News Service/09.05.2020

10753

Unions Up in Arms as State Govts Dilute Labour Laws Via Ordinances

ABS News Service/09.05.2020

10754

Labour Secretary says No Cuts in Wages regardless of whether He or She on Duty or Not

Ministry of Labour & Employment Letter dated 20.03.2020

10755

IT and ITES Activity Allowed Outside SEZs Too, Only Containment Zone Excluded

UP Chief Secretary Letter dated 07.05.2020

10756

Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar among we on Verge of Losing LDC Status at WTO

·     Textiles, Footwear and Fish Exports may be Affected

ABS News Service/09.05.2020

10757

UP High Court on Guidelines in Courts

Allahabad High Court

10758

No Insults to Public Allowed in Lockdown Period

Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench Order dated 08.05.2020

10759

Ban on Liquor in Tamil Nadu

Madras High Court Order dated 08.05.2020

10760

Amit Shah Concerned Over Covid Spread in Central Armed Police

PIB Press Release dated 08.05.2020

10761

PM Reviews Vishakhapatnam Gas Leak Incident

PIB Press Release dated 07.05.2020

10762

MHA Issues New Guidelines for Reopening Manufacturing Units, Insists on Safety

MHA Press Release dated 10th May 2020

10763

Cabinet Secretary Chairs a Meeting with Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of all States and UTs to Review their Status of COVID-19 Management

PIB Press Release dated 10th May 2020

10764

Movement of Migrant Workers in Buses and ‘Shramik’ Special Trains

PIB Press Release dated 11th May 2020

10765

Movement of Medical Professionals and Para-Medical Staff

PIB Press Release dated 11th May 2020

10766

Delhi Govt Order to District Magistrates for Enforcement of COVID-19 Lockdown Relaxations

Disaster Management Order dated 8th May 2020

10767

Epass Facility

ABS News Service/11.05.2020

10768

Gradual Resumption of Select Passenger Services by Indian Railways

PIB Press Release dated 10th May 2020

10769

Central Helpline Number for Corona-Virus

ABS News Service/11.05.2020

10770

Adequate Health Infrastructure and Health Facilities Set Up for COVID-19 Management

PIB Press Release dated 10th May 2020

10771

Law Minister Holds Review Meeting with Attorney General, Solicitor General and all the Law Officers of Govt. of India

PIB Press Release dated 10th May 2020

10772

DBT-BIRAC COVID-19 Research Consortium Recommends 70 Proposals for funding in Vaccines, Diagnostics, Therapeutics and other Technologies

PIB Press Release dated 10th May 2020

10773

Chidambaram Welcomes Centre's Decision to Borrow Additional 4.2 lakh cr

ABS News Service/11.05.2020

10774

India, Pakistan Grappling with Archaic Epidemic Law

Still to update 1897 British law, India, Pakistan see COVID-19 as Disaster to Enable Strict Government Response

ABS News Service/11.05.2020

10775

Of Disasters and Epidemics- The Constitution (44th Amendment) Act, a Probe into the Wisdom of our Choices

ABS News Service/11.05.2020

10776

The Epidemic Diseases Act- The Stench of Colonial Legislation?

ABS News Service/11.05.2020

10777

Manufacturing Permitted, Workers Not Ready to Touch Imports from China

ABS News Service/11.05.2020

10778

Revised Discharge Policy for COVID-19

ABS News Service/11.05.2020

10779

Odisha Govt Order on Distancing for Migrant Workers

Govt of Odisha Order dated 8th May 2020

10780

Date for Submission of Proper Bond in lieu of which the Undertaking is being Temporarily Accepted is Extended till 15 June 2020

CBIC Circular No.23/2020-Customs dated 11 May 2020

10781

Kg Replaces Tonne for TMA to Exporters

·    Sea Freight to be Calculated on FCL and Air Freight on Kg Basis

·    Differential Rates Notified

05-PN/12.05.2020

10782

MHA Issues Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to Facilitate Movement of Persons by Train

MHA Order dated 11th May 2020

10783

MHA and Railways conduct Video Conference with State Nodal Officers to review operation of ‘Shramik Special’ Trains, to facilitate faster movement of stranded Workers to their Native places

ABS News Service/12.05.2020

10784

NDMA (MHA) Issues Guideline on Restarting Manufacturing Industries after the Lockdown Period

·    Field Functionaries to Ensure Strict Compliance of Guidelines

MHA Press Release dated 10th May 2020

10785

Prime Minister Interacts with the Chief Ministers of All the States and UTs

·    5th such Meeting with the Chief Ministers since 20th of March 2020

·    The Effort now should be to Stop the Spread of COVID19 in Rural Areas: PM Narendra Modi

·    India must Leverage the Opportunities that Arise in the Post COVID Era: PM

·    We Must all Plan for the New World Reality: PM

ABS News Service/12.05.2020

10786

Rights Issue to Continue without Issues of Notices

·    Clarification on Dispatch of Notice under section 62(2) of Companies Act, 2013 by Listed Companies for Rights Issue Opening upto 31st July, 2020

Ministry of Corporate Affairs Circular No 21 dated 11.05.2020

10787

Kerala Orders Total Lockdown on Sundays

·    COVID-19 - Regulations to contain the COVID-19 pandemic - total lock-down on Sundays - Orders issued. - G.O.(Ms) No. 94-GAD – Kerala

Kerala Govt order dated 09.05.2020

10788

Ministry of MSME Launches CHAMPIONS Portal to Help “Small Industries Becoming Big”

·    A Technology driven Control Room-Cum-Management Information System

·    Based on modern ICT tools the network of control rooms is created in a Hub & Spoke Model

·    Aimed at assisting Indian MSMEs march into big league as National and Global CHAMPIONS

ABS News Service/12.05.2020

10789

India Must Stop Buying and Depending on Foreign-Made Weapons says India Defense Chief

ABS News Service/12.05.2020

10790

Ration Card Seeding with Aadhar Extended to 30 Sept 2020

ABS News Service/12.05.2020

10791

Economic Activities to Gather Steam in Coming Days’

ABS News Service/12.05.2020

10792

Senior IAS Officer Manivannan Shunted Out without New Posting for Taking Stiff View on Workers’ Wages during Lockdown Period

ABS News Service/12.05.2020

10793

PM Gives Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self Reliant) India

·    Comprehensive Package of Rs 20 lakh crore to be Announced

·    PM Gives a Call for Self-Reliant India; Lays Down Five Pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat

·    It is time to become Vocal for our Local Products and make them Global: PM

PIB Press Release dated 12th May 2020

10794

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Address to the Nation on 12.5.2020

PIB Press Release dated 12th May 2020

10795

FIEO says Integration with Global Value Chain a Must for Exports

ABS News Service/13.05.2020

10796

Gujarat Brings in Ordinance to Check APMCs, Opens Doors to Private Players

·    Cess only for Transactions in their Own Yards, Private Sector too can Set Up Yards

ABS News Service/13.05.2020

10797

Materials and Digital Tech in Post Covid Focus

·    Experts at Digital conference on rebooting the economy through S&T

PIB Press Release dated 12th May 2020

10798

Karnataka Woos Japan, Korea and the West for Investment

Government Order No. CI 120 SPI 2020 dated 11.05.2020

10799

Safeguard Duty of 5% for Six months on RBD Palm Oil and Palmolein from Malaysia Dropped (under CECA)

·    SG Duty in CECA with Malaysia Futile since Window under ASEAN is Open

Notification No. 22/2020-Customs (SG) dated 12 May 2020

10800

NCCD Paid can be Claimed under Brand Rate of Duty Drawback

CBIC Instruction No. 5/2020- Customs dated 12 May 2020

10801

Finance Minister Package for MSME

·    Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency Working Capital Facility for Businesses, including MSMEs

·    Rs 20,000 crore Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs

·    Rs 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Fund of Funds

·    New Definition of MSME and other Measures for MSME

·    No Global tenders for Government tenders of uptoRs 200 crore

·    Extending the Employees Provident Fund Support for business and organised workers for another 3 months for salary months of June, July and August 2020

·    EPF Contribution to be reduced for Employers and Employees for 3 months to 10% from 12% for all establishments covered by EPFO for next 3 months

·    Rs. 30,000 crore Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFC/HFC/MFIs

·    Rs. 45,000 crore Partial credit guarantee Scheme 2.0 for Liabilities of NBFCs/MFIs

·    Rs 90,000 crore Liquidity Injection for DISCOMs

·    Relief to Contractors given by extension of up to six months for completion of contractual obligations, including in respect of EPC and concession agreements

·    Relief to Real Estate Projects the registration and completion date for all registered projects will be extended up to six months.

·    Tax relief to business as pending income tax refunds to charitable trusts and non-corporate businesses and professions to be issued immediately

·    Reduction in Rates of ‘Tax Deduction at Source’ and ‘Tax Collected at Source” by 25% for the remaining period of FY 20-21

·    Due Dates for various tax related compliances extended

ABS News Service/14.05.2020

10802

FM Presentation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to Support Indian Economy in Fight against COVID-19

FinMin/13.05.2020

10803

EPF Support to Continue for 3 more Months, Norms for Contribution Relaxed

ABS News Service/14.05.2020

10804

Equalisation Levy on e-commerce Companies may be Deferred to Second Half of FY 2020-21

ABS News Service/14.05.2020

10805

EEPC Welcome E-Market Linkage

ABS News Service/14.05.2020

10806

Reduction in rate of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) & Tax Collection at Source (TCS)

PIB Press Release dated 13.05.2020

10807

Security Repayment of 8.27% of 2020 Security - Issue of Press Communiqué

ABS News Service/14.05.2020

10808

Guidelines for RT-PCR based Pooled Sampling for Migrant Returnees

ABS News Service/14.05.2020

10809

Work From Home Frame

Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions Office Memorandum dated 13.05.2020

10810

States Fare at ₹97,100-crore Revenue Hit in April: Ind-Ra

ABS News Service/14.05.2020

10811

Silver Powder and Semi Manufacturing Import Allowed for Export under Advance Authorisation or Supply by Foreign Buyer Route

05-Ntfn/13.05.2020

10812

Urad Additional Import Quota of 2.5 lakh MT Extended to 31 May 2020

10-TN/13.05.2020

10813

Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit Extended by One More Year to 31 March 2021

RBI/2019-20/231 - DOR.Dir.BC.No. 69/04.02.001/ 2019-20 dated 13 May 2020

10814

Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigments from China – Anti-dumping Investigation Initiated on Complaint of Sudarshan Chemical Industries

Initiation Notification Case No. Add-O1-07/2020 dated 09.05.2020

10815

DGTR Terminates Anti-Circumvention Investigation on PTFE from Korea –Gujarat Fluorochem Withdraws Complaint

Termination Notification - Case No. AC-01/2020 dated 08 May 2020

10816

DGTR Initiates Subset Review Investigation on Phthalic Anhydride from Japan and Russia on Complaint of IG Petrochemicals, Thirumalai Chemicals and SI Group India

Initiation Notification Case No. ADD-SSR-07/2020 dated 11.05.2020

10817

Finance Minister Presentation of details of Tranche 2 under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to Support Indian Economy in Fight against COVID-19

Govt of India/ 14.05.2020

10818

Provisional Findings in Bilateral Safeguard Investigation of Polybutadiene Rubber from Korea under CEPA Released

·    No More Concessional FTA Duty on PBR from Korea with retrospective effect for 200 days

·    Reliance Accuses Kumho and LG, 12 Tyre Producers Affected

Preliminary findings Case No. SG-07/2019 dated 12 May 2020

10819

Concessional Duty of Phthalic Anhydride on IG Petro and Thirumalai Complaint from Korea Import Upheld, Full Duty Reintroduced with Retrospective Effect for 200 days as Safeguard Measures

Preliminary Findings Notification Case No. SG-08/2019 dated 11 May 2020

10820

Anti-dumping Duty Investigation Initiated on MDF Board Exported by Vietnam Exporter on Complaint of Greenply Industries, Century Plus Two Domestic Producers

Initiation Notification Case No. ADD-O1-08/2020 dated 11 May 2020

10821

RNI Recognized as PGA for LPCO under e-SANCHIT SWIFT Clearance for Auto Upload for Newsprint Import

CBIC Circular No. 24/2020-Customs dated 14 May 2020

10822

Validity Period of Existing Export Performance Certificates for the FY2019-20 Extended to 30 Sept 2020

Notification No. 23/2020-Customs dated 14 May 2020

10823

Interest Equalisation Scheme for Pre and Post-shipment Rupee Export Credit Extended for One More Year to 31 Mar 2021

Trade Notice No. 11/2020-21 dated 14 May 2020

10824

Finance Minister Measures for Supporting the Poor, including Migrants, Farmers, Tiny Businesses and Street Vendors – 14 May 2020

·    Free food grains supply to Migrants for 2 months.

·    Technology system to be used enabling Migrants to access PDS (Ration) from any Fair Price Shops in India by March, 2021-One Nation one Ration Card

·    Scheme for Affordable Rental Housing Complexes for Migrant Workers and Urban Poor to be launched

·    2% Interest Subvention for 12 months for Shishu MUDRA loanees- Relief of Rs. 1500 crore

·    Rs 5000 crore Credit facility for Street Vendors.

·    Rs70,000 crore boost to housing sector and middle income group through extension of Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for MIG under PMAY(Urban)

·    Rs 6,000 crore for Creating employment using CAMPA funds

·    Rs 30,000 crore Additional Emergency Working Capital for farmers through NABARD

·    Rs 2 lakh crore concessional credit boost to 2.5 crore farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme

ABS News Service/15.05.2020

10825

In Second Tranche, FM Announces Nine Measures

ABS News Service/15.05.2020

10826

India calls upon the G-20 nations to ensure access to essential medicines, treatments and vaccines at affordable prices;

·    Piyush Goyal, in G-20 Trade Ministers meeting, says staying true to our tradition of “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam, India has unconditionally provided medical supplies to over 120 countries to combat this disease

·    India will emerge stronger after the implementation of the special economic package announced by the Prime Minister, says the minister

·    World has to come together to build partnerships among like-minded nations with shared values of democracy, rules-based and transparent business models and concern for humanity as a whole

MoC Press Release/14.05.2020

10827

MHA Issues Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for Movement of Passengers by Train

MHA Letter dated 14.05.2020

10828

Karnataka Govt Reiterates Asymptomatic Travellers should not be subjected to any kind of Quarantine

Health and Family Welfare Service Order dated 14.05.2020

10829

Odisha Govt Order for Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for Passengers Travelling by Special Trains

Govt of Odisha Order dated 13.05.2020

10830

Private Clinical Establishments should Provide Dedicated/Separate Fever Clinics following the Government of India and Govt of Tamil Nadu Guidelines

Health and Family Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu dated 09.05.2020

10831

Prime Minister’s interaction with Mr. Bill Gates

ABS News Service/15.05.2020

10832

Exports Plummet by 60.3% in April, Imports by 58.7%

·    Food, Iron Ore and Pharma Hold Out

·    Services Steady

·    Crude Crashes along with Gold

·    FIEO Expects World Climate to Improve only in July as Measures in Developed Countries Show Results

MoC&I Press Release dated 15.05.2020

10833

EEPC India Chairman Mr Ravi Sehgal says Sharp Drop in April Exports No Surprise

ABS News Service/16.05.2020

10834

Face Masks Exports Seized in IGI Airport Customs Seizes Illegal Shipments of Medical Gear

ABS News Service/16.05.2020

10835

DG Azevêdo Hails G20 Pledges on Trade Cooperation in COVID-19 Response

·    (DG has resigned from WTO w.e.f Aug 2020 to leave the Space Open for Reform as Demanded by US and its Allies)

ABS News Service/16.05.2020

10836

$1 Billion from World Bank to Protect India’s Poorest from COVID-19

PIB Press Release/15.05.2020

10837

Project Signing: World Bank Project Agreement Signed to Reduce Flooding and Improve Irrigation in West Bengal

PIB Press Release/15.05.2020

10838

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

42-Cus(NT)/15.05.2020

10839

FM 3rd Tranche for Agri and Food Sector

·    FM 3rd Tranche of Measures to Strengthen Infrastructure Logistics, Capacity Building, Governance and Administrative Reforms for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Processing Sectors

PIB Press Release dated 15.05.2020

10840

FM 3rd Tranche Presentation

·    Presentation of details of 3rd Tranche by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support Indian economy in fight against COVID-19

PIB Press Release dated 15.05.2020

10841

Third Tranche of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’: Agriculture Sector Gets ₹1.5-lakh-cr Booster

·    FM Proposes to Remove 6 Farm Produce from Essential Commodities Act

ABS News Service/16.05.2020

10842

Modi Government's faith – India’s welfare only through Farmers’ Welfare; when Farmers are Empowered, Country would become Self-reliant: Mr. Amit Shah

·    Prime Minister Modi's sensitivity towards Farmers, even in adverse circumstances, is exemplary for the whole world: Home Minister

·    Modi government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat Mission to result in unprecedented development, increase in income and employment: Mr. Amit Shah

PIB Press Release dated 15.05.2020

10843

Mansukh Mandaviya Welcomes the Slew of Measures Announced under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to Support Indian Economy in Fight against COVID-19

PIB Press Release dated 15.05.2020

10844

HS says, Don’t send Migrant Workers on walk back home, and perform the journey only in buses & ‘Shramik’ Special Trains being run by the Government

Home Secretary Letter dated 15.05.2020

10845

Delay in PF Condoned

Home Secretary Letter dated 15.05.2020

10846

India Potash to Cut the Price of Muriate of Potash from Rs 19000 per MT to Rs.17500 per MT

ABS News Service/16.05.2020

10847

38 New Mandis Integrated with eNAM

·    The pan-India electronic agri-produce trading portal reaches milestone of 1000 mandis across 18 States & 3 UTs

ABS News Service/16.05.2020

10848

Permission for Bringing Workers to Factories in UP

UP Circular dated 13.05.2020

10849

Payments to MSME by Public Sector

·    Central Public Sector Enterprises (32 Maharatnas and Navratnas) Due Payments to MSMEs

ABS News Service/16.05.2020

10850

Finance Minister Announces New Horizons of Growth; Structural Reforms Across Eight Sectors Paving Way for Aatma Nirbhar Bharat

Key Highlights

·     Commercial Mining introduced in Coal Sector

·     Diversified Opportunities in Coal Sector

·     Liberalised Regime in Coal Sector

·     Enhancing Private Investments and Policy Reforms in  Mineral Sector

·     Enhancing Self Reliance in Defence Production

·     Policy Reforms in Defence Production

·     Efficient Airspace Management for Civil Aviation

·     More World-Class Airports through PPP

·     India to become a global hub for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

·     Tariff Policy Reform in Power Sector; Privatization of Distribution in UTs

·     Boosting private sector investment through revamped Viability Gap Funding Scheme in Social Sector

·     Boosting private participation in space activities

·     Reforms in Atomic Energy Sector

ABS News Service/17.05.2020

10851

FM of 4th Tranche Presentation

Presentation of details of 4th Tranche announced by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support Indian economy in fight against COVID-19

PIB Press Release dated 16.05.2020

10852

FM 5th Tranche for Government Reforms and Enablers

Presentation of details of 5th Tranche announced by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support Indian economy in fight against COVID-19

PIB Press Release dated 17.05.2020

10853

Atma Nirbhar Bharat Scheme to provide Free Food Grains to Migrant Labour Kicks Off

PIB Press Release dated 16.05.2020

10854

Lockdown Extended up to May 31, 2020 – Limited List of Prohibitions Released

·     States to decide Zones and Activities

·     Air, Metro Not Allowed

·     Silence on Buses, Road and Rail Transport

MHA Order dated 17th May 2020

10855

Nirmala Releases Across Seven Sectors - Fifth Stimulus Package to Fight COVID-19 under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan

Key Highlights

·     Rs 40,000 crore  increase in allocation for MGNREGS to provide employment boost

·     Increased investments in Public Health and other health reforms to prepare India for future pandemics

·     Technology Driven Education with Equity post-COVID

·     Further enhancement of Ease of Doing Business through IBC related measures

·     Decriminalisation of Companies Act defaults

·     Ease of Doing Business for Corporates

·     Public Sector Enterprise Policy for a New, Self-reliant India

·     Increase borrowing limits of States from 3% to 5% for 2020-21 only & promoting State level reforms

ABS News Service/18.05.2020

10856

Lockdown4.0 - States/UTs cannot dilute restrictions imposed in MHA guidelines, can only make them stricter based on local level assessment and Health Ministry Guidelines: MHA

PIB Press Release dated 18.05.2020

10857

National Migrant Information System (NMIS) - a Central Online Repository on Migrant Workers - Developed by NDMA to Facilitate their Seamless Movement Across States

·     MHA writes to States to use NMIS for capturing the information on movement of migrants and for better inter-State co-ordination

PIB Press Release dated 17.05.2020

10858

Power to Extend Lockdown

NDMA Order dated 17.05.2020

10859

Physical Distancing and Behavior Etiquettes are Potent ‘Social Vaccines’ for Battling COVID-19

ABS News Service/18.05.2020

10860

Relief Package Announced by Union Government for Different Sectors and New MSME Definition will give Huge Boost to Industry, says Gadkari

·     Nitin Gadkari Calls for Exploring Rating and Effective Implementation of Fund of Funds Announced for MSMEs

PIB Press Release dated 17.05.2020

10861

Stimulus Package Announced by the FM Encouraging in Medium Term; however boost to demand, supply chain and bailout of overall trade and industry is the immediate need of the hour, says FIEO President

ABS News Service/18.05.2020

10862

Covid-19 Cases Cross 90,000 in India

·     Highest Deaths also recorded in the Last 24 hours

ABS News Service/18.05.2020

10863

India Opposes Rejoining RCEP over China Concerns

·     Narendra Modi had announced India’s decision to quit the grouping, which includes the 10 ASEAN nations

ABS News Service/18.05.2020

10864

Non-Surgical Masks Exports Opened

06-Ntfn/16.05.2020

10865

Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) on Movement of Stranded Workers by Trains

PIB Press Release dated 19.05.2020

10866

Guidelines on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in workplace settings

MoH&FW Press Release dated 18.05.2020

10867

Dispel Rumours, give Clarity on Train/Bus Departures: MHA to States

·     Proactive coordination among States and Railways essential to run more trains for smooth transport of Migrant Workers; District Authorities must give their requirements to Railways

·     Run more Buses, ensure their Smooth Transition across States and inter-State borders

·     Create en-route Rest Places with basic amenities for people on foot, till they are guided to bus/rail stations

PIB Press Release dated 19.05.2020

10868

No 5.8% Rebound Next Year in 2021, Warns IMF Chief

ABS News Service/19.05.2020

10869

More Local Powers for Border Infra

PIB Press Release dated 18.05.2020

10870

Home Ministry Withdraws Order Making Wage Pay Mandatory during Lockdown

ABS News Service/19.05.2020

10871

RFID Self Sealing on Export Goods Rescinded

CBIC Circular- 25/2020-Customs dated 18 May 2020

10872

DGTR Notifies Final Findings of Digital Offset Printing Plates from china, Japan, Korea Taiwan and Vietnam

·     Marginal Increase in the case of China, Japan and Korea

·     Recommends Duty cut on Taiwan and Vietnam

DGTR final finding Notification (OI Case No. 06/2019) dated 15 may 2020

10873

Transition for VAT GST for ITC under Sec.140 of GST Act 2017 to Come into Effect from 18 May 2020

Notification No. 43/2020 – Central Tax dated 16 May 2020

10874

Directions on Hedging of Foreign Exchange Risk by Residents and Non-Residents to be Implemented only from 1 Sept 2020 and not from 1 June 2020

31-RBI/18.05.2020

10875

Gadkari for Further Doubling of MSME Recognition Criteria to 50 crs Invest and 200 crs Turnover

ABS News Service/20.05.2020

10876

Recovery in Steel Demand to be Delayed on Lockdown Extension

ABS News Service/20.05.2020

10877

Brazil Submits Application to Join Government Procurement Pact (GPA)

ABS News Service/20.05.2020

10878

Sodium Citrate from China – Anti-dumping Duty Cut in Final Review Findings

08-ADD/19.05.2020

10879

Amendments in Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme Rules, 2019

·     Last date of Filing Declaration in SVLDRS Extended to 31 May 2020

01-CE(NT)/14.05.2020

10880

Silver Tariff Value Raised by $58 per Kg to US$ 559/Kg

45-Cus(NT)/19.05.2020

10881

Bank Guarantee for China Import (APTA at Zero Duty) of Pharma Raw Material Cut to Zero

·     Provisional Clearance without Undertaking COO also Allowed

JNCH Public Notice No. 68 dated 14.05.2020

10882

Continuity Bond and Advance Port Clearance for Sailing Permission against Undertaking Allowed during Covid period

JNCH Public Notice No. 67 dated 13.05.2020

10883

Mumbai Customs Extends Last Date for Applications for Empanelment of Chartered Engineer for Valuation of Second Hand Machinery

Mumbai Customs Public Notice No. 83/2020 dated 19.05.2020

10884

CESTAT Adopts Video Conferencing Route for Hearing Documents to be Filed in Soft Copy

Mumbai Air cargo Public Notice No. 82/2020 dated 19.05.2020

10885

Drug Licences should be Uploaded on eSanchit for Fast Clearance, Customs Agents to Watch Out

Mumbai Customs Public Notice No. 81/2020 dated 16.05.2020

10886

Stranded Persons Allowed Domestic Air Travel from 25 May 2020

·     Domestic air Travel of Passengers Removed from Prohibited List

·     MHA Amends Lockdown Guidelines to Facilitate Domestic Air Travel for Stranded Persons in India

MHA Press Release dated 20.05.2020

10887

SOP for Domestic Air Travel Released

·     Only Web Checkin

·     No Covid +ve Cases

Ministry of Civil Aviation Order dated 21 may 2020

10888

Lockdown Opened Up for Board Exams

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10889

New Scheme with 20K for Fisheries Development of Five Years

·     Cabinet Approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana for Boosting Fisheries Sector

·     Scheme Envisages an Investment of Over Rs.20 thousand crores in 5 years

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10890

WTO Report Looks at Standards and Regulations Notified by Members in COVID-19 Response

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10891

Electronic Components and Agri Raw Material Stable in Covid-19, Export Orders Index Falls to 83.3, Auto Production down to 79.7

·     WTO Goods Barometer Flashes Red as COVID-19 Disrupts World Trade

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10892

Business Leaders Stress Role of Trade and WTO in COVID-19 Response

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10893

Calls for Trade facilitation to Keep Global Supply Chains Moving

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10894

Chancellor Merkel, DG Azevêdo and other Agency Heads Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10895

DGTR Initiates Sunset Review of Carbon Black from China and Russia on Complaint of Philips Carbon Black and Two Others

·     Previous Notification 54-ADD/18.11.2015 to Expire on 17 Nov 2020

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. ADD-SSR 10/2020 dated 20 May 2020

10896

WTO Establishes Nomination Window for DG Selection

·     One Month Window from 8 June Set for Nominations to WTO DG

·     Current DG Azevêdo to Step Down Aug End

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10897

Senate Passes Bill to Delist Chinese Companies like Alibaba and Baidu from Exchanges

ABS News Service/21.05.2020

10898

Ministry of Steel Invites Comments from Stakeholders on the Draft Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order 2020 for 30 Additional Steel Products

Ministry of Steel Order dated 14th May 2020

10899

12 Standards Enforcement Delayed by Three Months from 23 April 2020

Ministry of Steel Order dated 22.04.2020

10900

Violations of MHA Guidelines being reported at various places across the country

·     States/UTs must strictly implement all measures to contain COVID19; Local authorities must take all necessary steps to enforce the guidelines: MHA

MHA Press Release dated 21st May 2020

10901

Textiles Committee Sets up Accredited PPE Testing Facility in Mumbai

PIB Press Release dated 21st May 2020

10902

IMD Forecasts Saved Many Lives, 7 lakhs in WB and Orissa Evacuated in Time

PIB Press Release dated 21st May 2020

10903

Local to Global: Khadi Cotton and Silk with Double Twisted Yarn Masks to Hit Foreign Markets

PIB Press Release dated 21st May 2020

10904

Linking Borrowings with Reforms will Help States

ABS News Service/22.05.2020

10905

No Change in Safe Harbour Rules in Income Tax for Fixed Transfer Price for AY 2020-21

·     The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Notified Changes in Safe Harbour Rules (SHR)

ABS News Service/22.05.2020

10906

Government Caps Minimum and Maximum Domestic Air Fares till August 24

ABS News Service/22.05.2020

10907

Economic Viability is Crucial for Higher Educational Institutions- Nitin Gadkari

·     Vehicle Scrappage Policy will give a Major Push to Automobile Manufacturing Industry in the Country- Gadkari

PIB Press Release dated 21st May 2020

10908

America could Shirk Its Debts to China

ABS News Service/22.05.2020

10909

RBI Cuts Interest rates, Extends Credit Periods for Stressed Industries

RBI Press Release dated May 22 2020

10910

RBI Extends EMI Moratorium Period by Three months, Cuts Repo Rate Cut by 0.4% – Know the Impact

ABS News Service/22.05.2020

10911

RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 0.4 percent

·     Financial Market may Turn Volatile as more Liquidity Released in Market

·     Inflation under Control, Food Supply Good

RBI Press Release dated May 22 2020

10912

EEPC Chairman Calls for Cost Subsidies to Face “Existential Crisis” for Exporters

ABS News Service/22.05.2020

10913

Milk and Milk Products including Edible Lactose Import Requires Veterinary Certificate

CBIC Instruction No. 06/2020-Customs dated 20.05.2020

10914

Rupee Gains by 10 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 76.60 w.e.f  22 May 2020

46-Cus(NT)/21.05.2020

10915

Diamond, Gold and Silver Jewellery Articles Export

·     International Gemological Institute (India), Mumbai Notified for Certification/Grading of Diamonds for Import and Re-export with Duty Exemption

·     Last Date of Re-export Falls between 1 Feb 2020 and 31 July 2020, the last date extended by Six months

Notification No. 24/2020 – Customs dated 21 May 2020

10916

Gopalpur Port (INGPR1) Added as Shipment Points in Export Promotion Notifications

Notification No. 25/2020-Customs dated 21 May 2020

10917

OCI Ban on Entry Lifted, Allowed to Enter India from Family Reasons

·    MHA Relaxes Visa and Travel Restrictions Imposed in response to COVID -19, Permitting certain Categories of OCI Cardholders Stranded Abroad, to Come Back to India

MHA Press Release dated 22 May 2020

10918

Food and Immunity: Correlation to Combat against COVID-19

PIB Press Release dated 23rd May 2020

10919

No Digital CoO Now for Thai and Vietnam Exports, Manual Certs Must

12-TN/22.05.2020

10920

Gopalpur (Odisha) Seaport Included in Port of Registration for Export Promotion Scrips

06-PN/22.05.2020

10921

Import of Goods and Services – Time Limit for Settlement of Import payment Extended to 12 months from Six Months

33-RBI/22.05.2020

10922

SOP for Foreign Travel also Issued

·     Only 7 days Institutional Quarantine for Arrivals

·    Non Scheduled Aircraft bringing back Stranded Indians can take Passengers to Source Countries on Return Leg

MHA Press Release dated 24th May 2020

10923

Revised Advisory on the Use of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as Prophylaxis for COVID-19 Infection

ABS News Service/25.05.2020

10924

Emission Norms for L7 (Quadricycle) Category for BS VI Notified

PIB Press Release dated 24th May 2020

10925

Notification for extension of validity of fee payment and extension of time period for paying fees as mandated under rule 32 and 81 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989

PIB Press Release dated 24th May 2020

10926

Single Yarn Polyester from China, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam – Anti-dumping Investigation Initiated on Complaint of Eight Domestic Spinners

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. OI-09/2020 dated 21st May 2020

10927

DGTR Initiates Investigation on Phthalic Anhydride (PAN) from China, Indonesia, Korea and Thailand on Complaint of IG Petrochemicals, Thirumalai Chemicals and SI Groups

·    Japan and Russia are already in the Hit List, Four More Added

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. ADD(OI)-13/2020 dated 21st May 2020

10928

Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit Sanctioned by Banks from One Year to 15 Months, for Disbursements made upto 31 July 2020

DOR.DIR.BC.No. 73/04.02.002/2019-20 dated 23rd May 2020

10929

NPPA Claims N-95 Mask Prices have Fallen by 47% after its Threats of Action under ECA

Press Note dated 25 May 2020

10930

Chair of Agriculture Negotiations Announces he will Step Down on 30 June

ABS News Service/26.05.2020

10931

ILO Expresses Deep Concern at ‘Suspension’ of Labour Laws in India

ABS News Service/26.05.2020

10932

Online Filing of Amendments through ICEGATE Operationalised

·     Amendments Fee to be Included in Duty Challan for Electronic Payment through ICEGATE

·    Digital Tablet Devices issued to Shed Officers for immediate Online Submission of Examination

Public Notice No. 86 /2020 dated 26.05.2020

10933

SBI says GDP to Fall 40% in April-June 2020 Quarter

ABS News Service/27.05.2020

10934

FSSAI Extends Display of "Date of Manufacturing" and "Best before Date" on Non Packed Sweets to 1 Aug 2020 from 1 June 2020

FSSAI Order dated 21.05.2020

10935

Economy Set to Fall Off a Cliff

ABS News Service/27.05.2020

10936

Anti-dumping Duty on Electronic Calculators from China – Final Findings – US$ 0.28 per pc to US$ 1.22 per pc Continues

09-ADD/27.05.2020

10937

NBR from China, EU, Japan and Russia – DGTR Initiates investigation on Complaint of Apcotex Industries

·    Korea Already in the Hit List from 2009

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. AD-OI-15/2020 dated 26 May 2020

10938

CIEPT Centres at Murthal, Jaipur, Madurai and Lucknow have Developed Face Shield as a Protective Equipment to Fight against 'Coronavirus'

Press Release/27.05.2020

10939

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Holds Meeting with the Industry and Trade Associations

·    Goyal says that Aatamnirbhar Bharat Implies a Confident, Self-reliant and Caring Nation, and not an Inward-Looking One

PIB Press Release dated 27.05.2020

10940

Marcos Troyjo Takes Over New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) from Kamath

·    Anil Kishora is VP and CRO

ABS News Service/28.05.2020

10941

Locust Swarms Sweeping in the Affected States of Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

·     200 Locust Circle Offices and Temporary Camps Conducting Survey & Control Operations

·    Union Agriculture Minister Approves Procurement of Additional 60 Sprayers from UK, Drones to be Deployed Soon

PIB Press Release dated 27.05.2020

10942

DGFT Withdraws Restriction on Paracetamol Exports – Now Freely Exportable

07-Ntfn/28.05.2020

10943

Special Drive for Pending Claims of Brand Rate Drawback Fixation on Exports

CBIC Instruction No. 7/2020- Customs dated 28 May 2020

10944

Customs Notifications Amend to align with Sec.88(b) of the Finance Act, 2019 Schedule changes – HS Code Changes Incorporated

Corrigenda dated 27 May 2020

10945

Additional Raw Sugar of 3569 MT Quota for Export to USA Released

07-PN/28.05.2020

10946

DGTR Initiates Investigation on Rubber Chemical PX-13 from China, Korea and USA

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. ADD-OI-17/2020 dated 27 May 2020

10947

Date for Submission of Proper Bond in lieu of which the Undertaking is being Temporarily Accepted is Extended till 30 June 2020

Circular No. 26/2020-Customs dated 29 May 2020

10948

CBIC Invites Feedback from Stakeholders on Draft Circular on Movement of Goods under Electronic Sealing in Customs Bonded Warehouse

CBIC Draft Circular

10949

India and EU Hold Talks on Pandemic, Upcoming Summit

ABS News Service/29.05.2020

10950

WTO Members Highlight COVID-19’s Impact on Agriculture Negotiations

ABS News Service/29.05.2020

10951

CBDT Notifies Minimum Fee for India based Fund Managers Managing Offshore Funds

ABS News Service/29.05.2020

10952

Anti-dumping Duty on Acrylic Fibre from Thailand Extended in Review for a Period of Six Months

·    Korea Out of the Net

10-ADD/29.05.2020

10953

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanut and Poppy Seeds Released

48-Cus(NT)/29.05.2020

10954

Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices

1. Background

2. Objective

3. Quantum of Incentive

4. Target Segments

5. Eligibility

6. Tenure of the Scheme

7. Base Year

8. Incentive Outlay

9. Incentive per company

10.          Basis of Computation

11.          Approval and Disbursement Process

12.          Nodal Agency

13.          Empowered Committee (EC)

14.          Annexure A: Target Segments of Medical Devices Eligible under PLI

15.               Annexure B: Eligibility Threshold Criteria

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals Notification dated 28 May 2020

10955

Amendments in Income Tax Rules, 1962

CBDT Notification dated 28 May 2020

10956

Nominations for New WTO DG Invited from 8 June Onwards for One Month

ABS News Service/30.05.2020

10957

WTO Report Looks at Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Services Trade

ABS News Service/30.05.2020

10958

Meeting of BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities held on May 29, 2020 – Held through VC

PIB Press Release dated 29th May 2020

10959

MeitY Calls for Proposal to conduct ICT Grand Challenge under National Policy on Software Products (NPSP)

Ministry of Electronic & Information Technology

10960

Unlock 1 New Guidelines 1st June 2020

·     Strict Enforcement of Lockdown in Containment Zones, which are to be Demarcated by State/ UT Governments based on Health Ministry Guidelines

·     Phased Re-opening of All Activities Outside Containment Zones; Unlock 1 to have an Economic Focus

·    Night Curfew to Remain in Force on Movement of Individuals for All Non-essential Activities from 9 pm to 5 am

MHA Press Release/30.05.2020

10961

Lifting of Curbs on Movement of Goods, Persons to Help Exporters Recover Business, says EEPC Chairman

ABS News Service/01.06.2020

10962

IT Minister Launches National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Portal of India- www.ai.gov.in

·    Inaugurate Intel India’s Initiative to Promote AI among School Students

PIB Press Release dated 30th May 2020

10963

Medical Device Industry to Get over ₹3,000 crore Boost

·    Financial Incentives on Anvil to Boost Local Manufacturing of Medical Devices over Five Years

ABS News Service/01.06.2020

10964

GSTN Enables Registration Functionality for Companies under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)

PIB Press Release dated 31st May 2020

10965

Grievance Cell of MoFPI Resolves 581 out of 585 Issues Received from Industry Amid Covid-19 Situation

·    Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal holds regular Video Conferences with Food Processing Industry Stakeholders to Assess Situation at Ground Level

PIB Press Release dated 30th May 2020

10966

Food Movement and Regulatory Reform Big Achievement, says Minister

PIB Press Release dated 30th May 2020

10967

The Centre Asks for and Gets 'One Tight Slap' from ILO

ABS News Service/01.06.2020

10968

MEIS Scrips Validity Extended to 30 Sept 2020 (Scrips Issued between 1 March 2018 and 30 June 2018)

08-PN/01.06.2020

10969

Hand Sanitizers in Containers with Dispenser Pumps Exports Prohibited

·    Hand Sanitizers in any Form or Packaging Freely Exportable

08-Ntfn/01.06.2020

10970

Import of Two Lakh MT Pigeon Peas and Other Pulses from Mozambique under MOU Allowed in 2020-21

13-TN/01.06.2020

10971

Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order 2020

·     BIS Steel Standards for another 111+2 Items

·    Implementation period for Half the Items Vary from 3 Months to 9 Months

Ministry of Steel Order S.O. 1673(E) dated 27 May 2020

10972

Cabinet Approves Upward Revision of MSME Definition and Modalities

·     Road Map for Implementing Remaining Two Packages for MSMEs

(a) Rs 20k crore package for Distressed MSMEs

(b) Rs 50k crore equity infusion through Fund of Funds

·    Fully Paved Way for Energising the MSME Sector through Entire Gamut of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Package'

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Press Release dated 01 June 2020

10973

PM Chairs First Cabinet Meeting of Second Year in Office

·     Historic Decisions for MSME Sector, Street Vendors and Farmers Taken

·     MSME Definition Revised for the First Time after 14 years

·     Definition of Medium Units Enhanced further to Rs 50 crore Investment and Rs 250 crore Turnover

·     Special Micro Credit Facility Scheme 'PM SVANidhi' for providing Affordable Loans to Street Vendors Launched

·     For Kharif season 2020-21, Government Keeps Its Promise of Fixing MSP at a Level of at Least 1.5 times of the Cost of Production

·     Repayment Dates for Short-term Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities Extended; Farmers to also Get Benefit of Interest Subvention and Prompt Repayment Incentive

·    Caring for the Poor is the Top Focus of the Government

Cabinet Secretariat Press Release dated 1st June 2020

10974

MSME Turnover Limit Enhanced; Support Price for Paddy Hiked

ABS News Service/02.06.2020

10975

PM Modi Launches CHAMPIONS, Technology Platform to Empower MSMEs

Prime Minister’s Office Press Release dated 1st June 2020

10976

Minister Releases Guidelines and Application Process for Production and Investment Linked Incentives for Electronics Industry

PIB Press Release dated 02.06.2020

10977

24x7 Customs Clearance in All Sea Ports, Airports and ICD to Continue Till 30 June 2020

08-CBIC Instruction/01.06.2020

10978

Ch 63 (made ups) Corrections in MEIS Schedule HS Codes

09-PN/01.06.2020

10979

New Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP) consultation Initiated

ABS News Service/02.06.2020

10980

Five Tips on How to Live with Novel Coronavirus

ABS News Service/02.06.2020

10981

Issue of GST Late Fee for the Past Period (August 2017 to January 2020) to be Discussed in the Next GST Council Meeting

ABS News Service/02.06.2020

10982

Chemicals and Petrochemicals Prescribes Minimum 60%, 70% and 80 percent Local Contents for 2020-21, 2021-23 and 2023-25  in Public Procurement

ABS News Service/02.06.2020

10983

Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) campaign launched for 1.5 crore dairy farmers

·    Special drive part of Prime Minister’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat package for Farmers

PIB Press Release dated 01.06.2020

10984

Guidelines for Implementation of Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme

File No. W-45/03/2020-IPHW-MeitY dated 01.06.2020

10985

Guidelines for the Operation of Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Large Scale Electronic Manufacturing

File No. W-28/1/2019-IPHW-MeitY dated 01.06.2020

10986

Appraisal and Disbursement Guidelines for Effective Functioning of the Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS)

File No. W-18/30/2019-IPHW-MeitY dated 31.05.2020

10987

Import Duty on Lentils (Mosur) Cut to 10% for Three Months

·     Import from USA too Cut 30%

·    Exemption Valid till 31 August 2020

Ntfn 26/02.06.2020

10988

AEO Certificate Validity Extended to 30 June 2020 (Certificates Expired/Expiring Between 1 Mar 2020 and 31 May 2020)

Circular No. 27/2020- Customs dated 2 June 2020

10989

New Window for FDI Approval under Cab Sec

·     Government approves setting up of an “Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) and Project Development Cells (PDCs)” in Ministries/ Departments for attracting investments in India

·     Proposal for Enhancing Investments in India

·     This will make India a more investor-friendly destination and to handhold and further smoothen investment inflows into the country. It will give a fillip to our domestic industries

·     EGoS and PDC is an important step in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a $5 trillion economy

·     Will bring about synergies between Ministries/Departments and among the Central and State Governments in investment and related incentive policies

·    To give a boost to the economy and open up immense direct and indirect employment potential in various sectors

ABS News Service/03.06.2020

10990

Cabinet Approves Two New Ordinances

·     Agri Trade

·    Another Ordinance to Amend Essential Commodities Act also Released

ABS News Service/03.06.2020

10991

Foreigners Allowed to Enter India on Business Visa Issued by Indian Embassy – Four Categories Listed

ABS News Service/03.06.2020

10992

DCGI Approves Remdesivir for Restricted Emergency Use for Covid-19 Treatment

ABS News Service/03.06.2020

10993

Dharmendra Pradhan Holds Meeting with Steel Fabricators

·    Discusses Roadmap for Developing Steel Fabrication Cluster around Bhilai Steel Plant

ABS News Service/03.06.2020

10994

Piyush Goyal Asks NPC to Leverage its Strengths for Expansion of its Advisory & Capacity Building Services

·    Online Review Meeting of National Productivity Council Held

ABS News Service/03.06.2020

10995

Kolkata Port Trust Renamed as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

ABS News Service/03.06.2020

10996

Anti-dumping Duty of $0.92 per piece Imposed on Electronic Calculators from Malaysia on Complaint of Ajanta LLP

·    China Already in the Net with $0.28 to $1.22 per pc

12-ADD/03.06.2020

10997

Stainless Steel Coils and Plates from China, Malaysia and Korea – Anti-dumping Duty Extended by Six months to 4 Dec 2020 – Review Pending

11-ADD/03.06.2020

10998

Motor Vehicle Rules Amendments Re-invited on Registration of New Vehicles, Driving Licences, and Recall of Old Vehicles

ABS News Service/04.06.2020

10999

WTO Report Examines Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Businesses

ABS News Service/04.06.2020

11000

India-Australia in Virtual Summits on 4 June

·     CEPA in Trade, RCEP to be discussed

·     Major Topics Health, Education, Defence

·    Many Pacts including Mutual Logistics Support Agreement to be signed

ABS News Service/04.06.2020

11001

Disruptions in the Commercial Vehicle Market may Drive Truck Sales in the Post-lockdown Period: Survey

ABS News Service/04.06.2020

11002

Clarification on Notification No. 26/2020-Cus dated 02.06.2020 regarding Basic Customs Duty on Imports of Lentils (Masur)

FinMin Press Release dated 4th June 2020

11003

Rupee Gains by 15 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 76.45 w.e.f 5 June 2020

49-Cus(NT)/04.06.2020

11004

Centre Releases ₹36,400 crore as GST Compensation to States

ABS News Service/05.06.2020

11005

Implementation of Paperless Process for Grant of Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (IEM)

ABS News Service/05.06.2020

11006

Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Key Starting Materials, Drug Intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Department of Pharmaceuticals Notification dated 2 June 2020

11007

Schemes for Promoting API Manufacturing in India

Department of Pharmaceuticals Notification dated 2 June 2020

11008

Pak PM Aide Tells Exporters to Ship PPE

ABS News Service/05.06.2020

11009

GST Council to Meet on June 12

GST Refrains from Revealing the Dismal Collections Figures for April and May (Believed to be one fifth the Normal 1 lakh cr per month)

ABS News Service/06.06.2020

11010

Ordinance to Exclude Food Stuffs from ECA Issued with many “ifs and buts” to bring them back under Extra Ordinary Situations

Ministry of Law and Justice Ordinance dated 05.06.2020

11011

What is the Essential Commodities Act, and how will amending it help?

ABS News Service/06.06.2020

11012

Two Ordinances to “Boost to Rural India and Agriculture” Issued

PIB Press Release dated 05.06.2020

11013

IBC Ordinance to Stop Insolvency Proceedings for Post March 25 Defaults Promulgated

IndiaLegal

11014

Two Judgments on Transitional Credit

ABS News Service/06.06.2020

11015

Jurisdiction of Bangalore Customs Officers

51-Cus(NT)/05.06.2020

11016

Faceless Assessment of Imports under Sec 46 or Sec 68 of Customs Act, 1962 Operationalised

·     Supdt Gets Power under Sec. 17(2), 17(3) and 17(4) of CA, 1962

·    DC/AC to Hold Power under Sec. 17(5) and Sec.18

50-Cus(NT)/05.06.2020

11017

CBIC Launches 1st Phase of Faceless Assessment under Turant Customs

·     Board's decision to implement the next generation reforms in the Customs clearance process under the umbrella of Turant Customs with the objectives of speedy clearance, transparency in decision making, and ease of doing business

·     Turant Suvidha Kendra would be a dedicated cell in every Customs port of import and will be manned by Custom officers to cater to functions and roles such as:

I.  Accept Bond or Bank Guarantee;

II. Carry out any other verifications that may be referred by Faceless Assessment Groups;

III.       Defacing of documents/ permits licences, wherever required;

IV.        Debit of documents/ permits/ licences, wherever required; and

V. Other functions determined by Commissioner to facilitate trade.

28-CBIC/05.06.2020

11018

Board Instruction on 1st Phase of All India Roll-out of Faceless Assessment

·     Faceless Assessment Groups

·     Port Assessment Groups

·     Turant Suvidha Kendras

·     5.1. Responsibilities of the Nodal Commissioners

·     5.2 Responsibilities of the Port of Import

·     5.3. Procedure for Verification of Assessment of Bill of Entry by Faceless Assessment Group

·     5.3.2. Procedure to be Adopted by Faceless Assessment Groups in Exceptional Circumstances.

·     5.3.3. Procedure to be Adopted by Port of Import in Exceptional Circumstances.

·     5.4 Speaking Order

·     5.5 Appellate Proceedings

·     5.6 Review Proceedings

·     5.7 Demands under Section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962

·     5.8 Provisional Assessment

·     5.9 Amendment of Bills of Entry

·    5.10 Exchange of communication exclusively by electronic mode and authentication of electronic records

09-CBIC Instruction/05.06.2020

11019

DGFT (Hqrs) to Revalidate Export Authorisation for Non­ SCOMET and SCOMET items instead of Regional Offices

10-PN/08.06.2020

11020

Revision of Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order 2017

DPIIT Order dated 4 June 2020

11021

Use of Digital Copy of Bill of Lading for Movement of Goods by Ships/Other Carrier

Indian Bank’s Association (IBA) Communication dated 5 June 2020

11022

Last Date of Filing Declaration in SVLDRS Extended to 30 June 2020

Amendment to Circular No. 1071/4/2019-CX.8 dated 29 May 2020

11023

SMS Returns Accepted for Nil Return under GSTR-3B from 8 June 2020

Ministry of Finance Press Release 8th June 2020

11024

Rule 67A of CGST 2017 for Furnishing a Nil Return in FORM GSTR-3B by SMS come into effect from 8 June 2020

Notification No. 44/2020-Central Tax Dated 8th June, 2020

11025

Credit Card Routine Timeline Extended to 30 Sept 2020

RBI/2019-20/251 - DPSS.CO.PD.No. 1897/02.14.003/2019-20 dated 4 June 2020

11026

Agro Interest Subvention Repayment Incentive to continue upto 31 Aug 2020 for Small Farmers

RBI/2019-20/250 F- IDD.CO.FSD.BC.No. 25/05.02.001/2019-20 dated 4 June 2020

11027

COVID Emergency Credit Facility Covers All Companies and not Just MSMEs, says Finance Minister

MoF Press Release/08.06.2020

11028

Govt may Consider Extending Deadline for Availing 15% Corporate Tax Rate Benefit

ABS News Service/09.06.2020

11029

India on the Mat on Six Quality Based Non-Tariff Barriers at WTO

ABS News Service/09.06.2020

11030

Mexico Nominates Mr Jesús Seade Kuri for Post of WTO Director-General

ABS News Service/09.06.2020

11031

DGFT Restricts 12 More Diagnostic and Lab Reagents Exports Related to Covid-19

09-Ntfn/10.06.2020

11032

Concessional Rate of 10% Duty Withdrawn on Bamboo for the manufacture of Agarbatties – Uniform Rate of 25% is Applicable Now

Notification No. 27/2020-Customs dated 9 June 2020

11033

Anti-dumping Duty Revised Upwards by 2.5 times on Flexible Slabstock Polyol from Singapore – New Duty Raised to $153.89/MT in Final findings

·    Australia and EU Out of the Net

14-ADD/09.06.2020

11034

Anti-dumping Duty of US$5.01/Kg Imposed on l-Phenyl-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone from China

13-ADD/09.06.2020

11035

GST E-way Bill Issued after Covid-19 (20 Mar) Validity Extended to 30 June 2020

Notification No. 47/2020 - Central Tax dated 9 June 2020

11036

Time Limit for Rejection of Refund Claim Extended to 30 June 2020

Notification No. 46/2020 - Central Tax dated 9 June 2020

11037

Special Procedure for Taxpayers in Dadar, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu Merger of Two UTs – Date for Transition under GST Extended to 31 July 2020

Notification No. 45/2020-Central Tax dated 9 June 2020

11038

Singapore, China Emerge as the only Positions for Engineering Goods Exports, says EEPC

·    Massive Contraction of Demand in US, EU, SAARC, UAE Seen

ABS News Service/10.06.2020

11039

Uploading of GSTR Invoices for ITC not to Apply for Refund for Imports, ISD and RCM Cases

Circular No: 140/10/2020 GST dated 10 June 2020

11040

Non Employee Directors will have to Pay GST

Circular No. 139/09/2020-GST dated 10 June 2020

11041

Anti-dumping Duty on Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric (NTCF) from China Extended by Six Months to 11 Dec 2020 – Pending Review

15-ADD/10.06.2020

11042

Customs Officers should Invoke NDPS Act in the Smuggling Cases

Instruction No. 10/2020-Customs dated 10.06.2020

11043

Special High Power Committee for FDI Clearances under Cabinet Secretary Notified

·    Indian Champions to be Promoted for Eight Sectors including Mobile and Electronics

DPIIT Order dated 10 June 2020

11044

Department of Revenue to Provide Budget Support for ROSL after 7.3.2019 to Clear Back log

·    Cut-off Date Revised to 7.3.2019 from 1.4.2019

Ministry of Textiles Notification dated 9 June 2020

11045

Nokia SEZ Size Cut by 4.774 hectares to Release area from Notification

MoC Notification/08.06.2020

11046

LDCs Demand Medical Supplies for Covid-19

ABS News Service/11.06.2020

11047

India’s economic growth profile will be ‘W’ shaped if the virus outbreak recurs: OECD India economist

ABS News Service/11.06.2020

11048

QCI Celebrates the World Accreditation Day 2020

·    Role of credible, competent accreditation for improving food safety highlighted

ABS News Service/11.06.2020

11049

GST Council gives Little Relief to Tax Payers

·    Dismal Revenue Performance and Bleak Outlook

ABS News Service/12.06.2020

11050

Fake Email IDs for GST Refund and Issue of IEC

14-TN/11.06.2020

11051

DGFT Notifies Updated SCOMET Items

10-Ntfn/11.06.2020

11052

Enhanced Import Duty on Bamboo Sticks to give a Big Boost to Agarbatti and Bamboo Industries in India: KVIC

ABS News Service/12.06.2020

11053

Government Issues Advisory to Streamline the Process for Import and Possession of Exotic Live Species in India

ABS News Service/12.06.2020

11054

Shipping Ministry Approves Revised Cost Estimates to Augment Ship Repair Facilities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

ABS News Service/12.06.2020

11055

ILO Probes CTUs’ Complaint on Unfair Labour Laws

ABS News Service/12.06.2020

11056

GDP Growth may Dip this year, says CEA

ABS News Service/12.06.2020

11057

Radial Tyres Shifted to Restricted from Free List

·     Motor Cars, Buses and Lorries, Motor Cycles even Bicycles Tyres Covered

·     DGFT Negative List Licence required

·     No More 5 percent FTA Free Import from ASEAN

·     BIS Standard Must also be Met by Import

·    Retreaded Tyres Import is Free subject to MIP

12-Ntfn/12.06.2020

11058

Export of Human Embryos/ Gametes/ Gonad Tissues Free subjected to NOC from ICMR

11-Ntfn/12.06.2020

11059

DGTR Recommends Anti-dumping Duty on Polystyrene on Complaint of ISIL and SPL in Final Findings

Final Findings Notification- Case No. (OI) 08/2019 dated 12 June 2020

11060

MoHA Clarification on Movement of Persons and Vehicles Plying on Highways between 9 PM and 5 AM

D.O. No. 40-10/2020-DM-I(A) dated 12th June, 2020

11061

Nirmala says GST Collections only 45K crores per month in April and May

ABS News Service/13.06.2020

11062

WTO Members Commend Efforts to Monitor Governments’ Trade Measures during COVID-19 Crisis

ABS News Service/13.06.2020

11063

CBIC Launches e-Office in all CGST and Customs Offices

ABS News Service/15.06.2020

11064

DGTR Recommends US$ 150.80/MT on Aniline or Aniline Oil from China on Complaint of Gujrat Narmada Valley Fertilizers in Provisional Findings

Preliminary Findings Notification Case No. ADD(OI) 33/2019 dated 12 June 2020

11065

India Joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) in OECD Frame as a Founding Member

ABS News Service/15.06.2020

11066

TN, Punjab likely to Get Additional Sum from Accumulated IGST of 2017-18

ABS News Service/15.06.2020

11067

Union Home Minister Asks Delhi Government, all three Mayors and MCDs to Work Together

ABS News Service/15.06.2020

11068

India May Exports Fall 36.47% to $19.05 bn, Trade Deficit Down to $3.15 bn

MoC&I Press Release dated 15th June 2020

11069

May Figure Shows Drastic Arrest in Fall of Exports Due to Start of Businesses and Order Enquiries from US and EU, says FIEO President

ABS News Service/16.06.2020

11070

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanuts and Poppy Seeds Released

52-Cus(NT)/15.06.2020

11071

Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride from China - DGTR Recommends Anti-dumping Duty of US$ 0.94/kg to US$3.29/kg on Complaint of Aarti Drugs in Prelim Findings

Preliminary Findings Notification Case No. ADD(OI) 32/2019 dated 15 June 2020

11072

PM Holds Interaction with CMs to Discuss Situation Emerging Post Unlock 1.0

·     We must focus on both life and livelihood; boost health infrastructure, testing and tracing as well as increase economic activity: PM

·     We have tried to save each and every life; recovery rate in the country is now over 50%: PM

·     India is amongst the countries with least deaths due to coronavirus: PM

·     For the safety of self, family and community, no one should even think about venturing outside house without mask or face cover: PM

·     Due to recent efforts, several green shoots in economy now visible, which are encouraging us to forge ahead: PM

·    CMs provide feedback about ground situation in the states, give account of existing health infrastructure and steps taken for augmentation

ABS News Service/17.06.2020

11073

PM sees Green Shoots in the Economy

ABS News Service/17.06.2020

11074

Dharmendra Pradhan Stresses on Enhancing Domestic Steel Usage and Reducing Import Dependence for Meeting Oil & Gas Sector’s Steel Requirements

ABS News Service/17.06.2020

11075

‘Jet Fuel Price Hike may not Impact Airlines Much’

ABS News Service/17.06.2020

11076

Cooperation at the WTO would help the Global Economy Recover from COVID-19

ABS News Service/17.06.2020

11077

Moldova Nominates Tudor Ulianovschi for Post of WTO DG

ABS News Service/17.06.2020

11078

India China Confrontation on the Border, Commanding Officer among 20 Die in Fight without Arms

ABS News Service/18.06.2020

11079

Oppo Cancels Live Online Phone Launch in India Amid Calls to Boycott Chinese Goods

ABS News Service/18.06.2020

11080

Gem, Jewellery Exports Plunge 82% as Covid takes Heavy Toll

ABS News Service/18.06.2020

11081

No Merit in ‘Charging Interest on Interest’ for Deferred Payments during Moratorium, Supreme Court

ABS News Service/18.06.2020

11082

Scheme for Relaxation of Time for Filing Forms related to Creation or Modification of Charges under the Companies Act, 2013

Ministry of Corporate Affairs General circular No. 23/2020 dated 17.06.2020

11083

BIS SMART Registration – Discontinuation of Offline Test Reports

BIS, HQ - Registration Department

11084

HCQ is Freely Exportable Now, Ban Lifted

13-Ntfn/18.06.2020

11085

Rupee Falls by 60 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 77.05 w.e.f 19 June 2020

53-Cus(NT)/18.06.2020

11086

India Plans Extra Tariffs, Trade Barriers on 300 Imported Products– Sources

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11087

India Set to Re-enter UN Security Council

India’s candidature for 2021-22 for the lone seat from Asia Pacific had been unanimously endorsed by 55 members of the group last June.

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11088

India will be UN Security Council President for August, 2021

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11089

India’s Vision after Entry to UNSC

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11090

Finmin Seeks Expenditure Proposals for First Supplementary Demands

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11091

DoT Decides to Withdraw 96% of AGR Dues Demanded from PSUs

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11092

Used-Cars Segment Sees Renewed Buyer Interest

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11093

Fisheries Subsidies Work Resumes in Geneva as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11094

Insurance Regulator Mulls including Covid-19 Home Treatment Costs under Health Cover

ABS News Service/19.06.2020

11095

Advisory for Managing Health Care Workers Working in COVID and Non-COVID Areas of the Hospital

MoH&FW (EMR Division)/18.06.2020

11096

PM Modi Launches Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan

·     Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20th June 2020 to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers returning to villages, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak

·     Abhiyaan focuses on durable rural infrastructure and providing modern facilities like internet in the villages : Prime Minister

·     Skill Mapping of the rural migrant labour being done to help them work closer home : PM

·    Rs 50,000 Crore worth project to be implemented in a mission mode campaign in 125 days in 116 Districts of 6 States

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11097

Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Package-Progress So Far

·    More than 42 crore poor people received financial assistance of Rs 65,454 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package

Press Release/20.06.2020

11098

PM Holds All Party Meeting to Discuss Situation in India-China Border Areas

·     20 of our Brave Soldiers made the Supreme Sacrifice in Ladakh but also Taught a Lesson to those who dared to look towards our Motherland: PM

·     Neither is anyone inside our territory nor is any of our post captured: PM

·     India wants peace and friendship, but upholding sovereignty is foremost: PM

·     Armed forces have been given a free hand to take all necessary steps: PM

·     Govt has given primacy to development of border area infrastructure to make our borders more secure: PM

·     All necessary steps for national security and construction of infrastructure will continue at a fast pace: PM

·    Leaders of political parties express commitment to stand united with the government and repose faith in the leadership of PM

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11099

Government Closely Monitoring Transmission of Repo Rate Cut by the Banking Sector and Recognise Efforts of Wealth Creators in Scripting India’s Growth Story - Finance Minister in a Virtual Meeting with PHD Chamber

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11100

11% of India’s Medical Devices Imports are from China

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11101

COVID-19 Updates

Centre Writes to States to Follow the Guidelines for Effective Home Isolation

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11102

Charges for Isolation Beds in Private Hospitals for COVID Patients Slashed to about One-Third

·     From health surveys to testing and cap on in-patient private hospital costs, COVID-19 management in Delhi streamlined on directions of the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

·     House-to-house health survey in 242 containment zones of Delhi completed; a total of 2.3 lakh people surveyed

·    Cheaper and faster Rapid Antigen testing started; a total of 7,040 people tested in 193 testing Centres; Testing to be ramped up in coming days

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11103

Centre Lauds Karnataka’s IT-based Model of Comprehensive Contact Tracing and House-to-House Survey

Press Release/19.06.2020

11104

Domestic Production Capacity HCQ Tablets Increases three Fold from 10 Crore Tablets (Approx) per month to 30 Crore (Approx) Tablets per month

·     After providing for Enough/Surplus Stocks For Domestic Market, Ban on Export of HCQ Lifted

·    Inter-ministerial High-Level Empowered Committee reviews the situation regularly on Fortnightly basis

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11105

Harsimrat Kaur Badal Holds Video Conferences with Promoters of Agro-Processing Clusters

·     36 Projects Reviewed under Agro-processing Cluster Scheme

·    Monthly Virtual Inspections of Projects Carried Out

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11106

Supreme Court Stays Delhi HC Judgment Directing Dept to Open GST TRAN-1 Till 30th June 2020

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11107

ITAT wants Larger Bench to Review Centre’s Decision on Granting Stay in Tax Disputes

ABS News Service/20.06.2020

11108

MoRTH Invites Suggestions from Stakeholders including for Amending Motor Vehicle Rules for Facilitating MOUs with Neighbouring Countries Involving Movement of Passenger or Goods Vehicles

Press Release/20.06.2020

11109

India - AIIB Sign an Agreement for $750 mn for COVID-19 Support for India

Press Release/19.06.2020

11110

All Surgical Masks, PPE and other Covid Equipment Banned, Non-Surgical Masks Open

14-Ntfn/22.06.2020

11111

Only Online Application for COO for Exports to Asean from 22 June

15-TN/21.06.2020

11112

Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 Amendments

Notification No. 48 /2020 – Central Tax dated 19 June 2020

11113

ITC cannot be Availed on GST Paid for Hiring Vehicles for Employee Transportation

ABS News Service/22.06.2020

11114

Apparel Export Body Seeks Lifting of Export Ban on PPE Kits as Production Hits 8 lakh Units per Day

ABS News Service/22.06.2020

11115

China Loses WTO Dispute to EU Over Market-Economy Status, may be Slapped with High Anti-Dumping Tariffs

ABS News Service/22.06.2020

11116

“Chasing the Virus” in Dharavi, and Ensuring a Steep Decline of Daily Cases from an Average 43 in May to 19 in Third Week of June

PIB Press Release dated 21st June 2020

11117

Fresh Demarcation of Containment Zones, Strict Monitoring and Control of Activities in these Zones

·     Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high level meeting where report of Dr. V.K. Paul Committee on containment strategy of COVID-19 in Delhi was presented

·     Contact Tracing and Quarantining of Contacts of all infected persons, with the use of Aarogya Setu and Itihas App

·     Listing and monitoring of each household even outside containment zones, which will help in getting comprehensive information about Delhi

·    Serological survey to be conducted in all of Delhi from 27.06.2020 to 10.07.2020 involving sample testing of  20,000 persons

PIB Press Release dated 21st June 2020

11118

India against Easing Farm Export Tariffs Amid Covid

ABS News Service/22.06.2020

11119

The Number of Covid Recoveries Exceeds Active Cases by more than 50,000

·    Recovery Rate Improves to 55.49%

PIB Press Release dated 21st June 2020

11120

100 percent Examination of All Consignments of China Origin Goods

·    Port Clearance of China Origin Goods Arrested

ABS News Service/23.06.2020

11121

Govt Mulls Stricter Curbs Amid India-China Faceoff

ABS News Service/23.06.2020

11122

Transshipment Cargo from Bangladesh to Kolkata and Vice Versa under Electronic Cargo Trading System (ECTS) Seals from 1 July 2020

·    Transshipment and transit of goods from a sea port to a land customs station and vice-versa under Regulation 7 of SCMTR 2018 will Apply

29-CBIC/22.06.2020

11123

Electronic Communication of Final Let Export Order (LEO) Copy of Shipping Bill and e-Gatepass Copy of Shipping Bill

30-CBIC/22.06.2020

11124

Information about Country of Origin by the Sellers made Mandatory on GeM to promote Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

MoC&I Press Release/23.06.2020

11125

Kerala becomes the First State to Adopt Second Level Verification for New GST Registrations

ABS News Service/23.06.2020

11126

New Opportunities Opening Up in Food Processing Sector

·    6 States and over 180 Investors participate in Webinar Chaired by Union FPI Minister

ABS News Service/23.06.2020

11127

Chaos in Ports as Customs Stops all Consignments from China for “Examination”

·    Importers Advised to Shift Boxes to Bonded Warehouse under Sec.49 of CA 1962 to Avoid Demurrage

ABS News Service/24.06.2020

11128

Norms for Import of 5 lakh tonne Maize at Concessional Duty Released

Ntfn 28/23.06.2020

11129

Aluminium and Zinc Coated Flat Products from China, Vietnam and Korea – Final Findings

16-ADD/23.06.2020

11130

DGTR Initiates Investigation on Aluminium Foil 80 micron and below from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand on Complaint of Hindalco, Jindal and Raviraj Foils

·    China Already under Anti-dumping Net from 16 May 2017

Initiation Notification Case No. ADD-OI-18/2020 dated 20th June 2020

11131

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) from China – Gujrat Flurochem Alleges Circumvention of Import through Russia and Korea

Initiation Notification Case No. ADD-AC-03/2020 dated 19th June 2020

11132

CBIC Enables End to End Paperless Exports under Turant Customs

PIB Press Release dated 23rd June 2020

11133

Government Declares Minimum Support Price for Mature Dehusked Coconut

·     More than 5 percent increase for the season 2020 to benefit millions of farmers

·    Central Government has given utmost importance to the interests of farmers growing all kinds of crops – Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar

ABS News Service/24.06.2020

11134

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Meets Service Exporters

·     Exhorts them to Develop Competitive Advantage, Focus on Quality, and Explore New Destinations and Services

·    Calls the Services Sector to Reduce Import Dependence, and give Opportunity to Large and Varied Skilled Workforce within the Country

MoC&I Press Release/23.06.2020

11135

Pharma Exports up 19% in May

·    Growth likely to Sustain on Demand for Covid-19 Drugs

ABS News Service/24.06.2020

11136

Government Schemes for MSMEs & NBFCs Creating Significant Impact - Sanctions under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) Cross Rs. 79,000 crore

ABS News Service/24.06.2020

11137

India Seeks 50% Reduction in Pakistan High Commission Strength

ABS News Service/24.06.2020

11138

Pick-up in Discretionary Spending unlikely as long as Covid Uncertainty Persists, says CEA

·    Cash Transfers won’t help as Money will be Used only to Purchase Essential Items

ABS News Service/24.06.2020

11139

Statement issued by the Ministry of Ayush on Claims of Patanjali Ayurved regarding Treatment of COVID-19

PIB Press Release dated 23rd June 2020

11140

Trump Move on Non-immigrant Visas may not Hit Indian IT Firms Hard

ABS News Service/24.06.2020

11141

Suggestions Invited for Amending Motor Vehicle Rules to Defer BS-IV Emission Norms for Construction Equipment Vehicles, Tractors and Harvestors

PIB Press Release dated 23rd June 2020

11142

Trade Falls Steeply in First Half of 2020

WTO Press Release dated 23rd June 2020

11143

DGFT Go-Live on 13 July for IEC relates Services

·    IEC Operations to be Suspended from 10 July to 13 July for Changeover

16-TN/25.06.2020

11144

Real Estate Promoters to Use FORM GST DRC-03 for Electronic Payment

Instruction No. 3/2/2020- GST dated 24 June 2020

11145

CBIC Clarification on Measures Provided for Relief to Taxpayers Due to Spread of COVID-19

Circular No. 141/11/2020-GST dated 24 June 2020

 

Composition Levy rates under Sec.10 of CGST Rules, 2017

·     Interest Rates for Late payment of Tax under GSTR-3B

·     Late Fee for Uploading GSTR-1

·     Last Date for Payment of GST Extended to 1 Oct 2020

49 to 54-Central Tax/24.06.2020

11146

Seeks to bring into force Sections 118, 125, 129 & 130 of Finance Act, 2020 in order to bring amendment to Sections 2, 109, 168 & 172 of CGST Act w.e.f. 30.06.2020.

49/2020- Central Tax/24.06.2020

11147

Seeks to make seventh amendment (2020) to CGST Rules.

50/2020- Central Tax/24.06.2020

11148

Seeks to provide relief by lowering of interest rate for a prescribed time for tax periods from February, 2020 to July, 2020.

51/2020- Central Tax/24.06.2020

11149

Seeks to provide one time amnesty by lowering/waiving of late fees for non-furnishing of FORM GSTR-3B from July, 2017 to January, 2020 and also seeks to provide relief by conditional waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing returns in FORM GSTR-3B for tax periods of February, 2020 to July, 2020.

52/2020- Central Tax/24.06.2020

11150

Seeks to provide relief by waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing outward statement in FORM GSTR-1 for tax periods for months from March, 2020 to June, 2020 for monthly filers and for quarters from January, 2020 to June, 2020 for quarterly filers

53/2020- Central Tax/24.06.2020

11151

Seeks to extend due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B for supply made in the month of August, 2020 for taxpayers with annual turnover up to Rs. 5 crore.

54/2020- Central Tax/24.06.2020

11152

Extension of various Time Limits under Direct Tax & Benami Laws

MoF Press Release/24.06.2020

11153

Income Return Filing AY 2018-19 Extended to 31 July 2020, AY 2019-20 to Nov 2020

CBDT Notification dated 24.06.2020

11154

E-Pass Non Issue Hinders Goods Movement in Chennai Customs

Circular dated 20.06.2020

11155

India Holds up Chinese Imports after Deadly Border Clash

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11156

Made-in-China Labels soon on Products Sold by E-tailers?

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11157

MSME Shishu Loan Scheme Recast - 2% subsidy for 12 month Offered

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11158

Rs. 20,000 crore of Guarantee Cover to two lakh MSMEs

·    Refinance for NPA MSMEs

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11159

Rs 15000 crore Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund Set-up

·    Additional Investment for further Development of Shwe Oil & Gas Project in Myanmar Approved – will Assist Strengthening of Energy Bridges with Neighbours

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11160

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11161

Mandaviya Calls for Exploring the Possibility of Recycling of Dredging Material

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11162

Private Sector Participation in Space Activities Approved

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11163

IMF Scales Down Growth Projection, says Indian Economy will Contract by 4.5% this Fiscal

·    Expects a Bounce-back in FY 2021-22, Still Lowers Forecast

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11164

Korea Nominates Ms Yoo Myung-hee for Post of WTO DG

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11165

COVID-19 Farm Support Packages and Export-Restrictive Measures under Scrutiny at WTO

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11166

MEA Issues 1.22 crs Passports in 2019

ABS News Service/25.06.2020

11167

Chennai Customs to Check Chinese Cargo based on ‘Specific Intelligence’

·    Detained Goods to Suffer Demurrage from 27 June after Expiry of Three Day Free Period

ABS News Service/26.06.2020

11168

Pile-up of Chinese Goods at Indian Ports - Exporters Fear Retaliation

ABS News Service/26.06.2020

11169

Time Limit for Export of Cut and Polished Diamonds Re-import Facility at Zero Duty Extended by Three months from Three months to cover Covid Period

15-Ntfn/25.06.2020

11170

Time Limit for GST Return Filing an Application for Revocation of Cancellation of Registration for Specified Taxpayers

Order No. 01/2020-Central Tax Dated 25th June, 2020

11171

India Prepares for a Change in Electricity Sector through Proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020

ABS News Service/26.06.2020

11172

Ministry of MSME Shows the Way to make MSMEs Break their Barriers and become Champions

·     New Classification Raises the Investment Limits and adds turnover as another criteria: this raises the hopes and aspirations of millions of MSMEs

·     Eases the Entry Rules beyond Comprehension; No Papers required for Registering an MSME called Udyam now Onwards

·    Effective Mechanism for Facilitation Set up Right from Registration Level

[MSME Press Release/ 26.06.2020]

11173

Exclusion of Export Turnover from MSME Definition to be notified in 2-3 days, says Nitin Gadkari

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11174

Tackling Challenges Facing MSMEs is Critically Important, says DG Azevêdo

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11175

WTO, UNCTAD, ITC Chiefs Announce Rollout of Revamped Trade Data Tool for Small Businesses

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11176

President Promulgates Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020

·     Amendments to Ensure better Management & Sound Regulation of Cooperative Banks

·    Facilitates making of Reconstruction/Amalgamation Scheme in the Interest of Public/Depositors/Banking/Proper Banking Company Management

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11177

Health Ministry Issues Updated Clinical Management Protocol for Managing COVID-19 cases

·    Updated Protocol includes use Dexamethasone as an Alternative to Methylprednisolone for Managing Moderate to Severe Cases

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11178

Center Bolsters Efforts for COVID Management in Delhi

·     Diagnostic Material for 4.7 lakh RT-PCR Tests, and 50,000 Rapid Antigen Test Kits supplied Free of Cost to Delhi Govt by ICMR

·    “Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre” at Chhattarpur, a 2000-bedded facility, to be operated by Medical and other Personnel of Central Armed Police Forces

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11179

WTO Members Underline Importance of Facilitating Safe Agri-Food Trade in Times of Crisis

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11180

Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations Chair Introduces Draft Consolidated Text to WTO Members

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11181

Battery Swapping Facility Quick Interchange Service inaugurated in Chandigarh

·    We must leverage technology to scale up electric mobility in the country, says Dharmendra Pradhan

ABS News Service/27.06.2020

11182

Export of PPE Medical Coveralls for Covid-19 subject to a Monthly Quota of 50 lakh PPE Prohibited Policy replaced by “Restricted” Policy

·    No Relief for Parts of PPE Kits which Remain in Prohibited List

16-Ntfn/29.06.2020

11183

Applications Procedure for Export of PPE Medical Coveralls for Covid-19

17-TN/29.06.2020

11184

Expired E-way Bill Revived, Extended till 31 August 2020

Notification No. 55/2020 – Central Tax dated 27 June 2020

11185

Time Limit for Rejection of Refund Claim Extended to 31 Aug 2020

Notification No. 56/2020 – Central Tax dated 27 June 2020

11186

CBIC Issues Guidelines on Non-filing TRAN-1

F.No. CBEC-20/10/11/2019-GST/2001 dated 22 June 2020

11187

Covid 19 Puts Brakes on Automobile, Auto Parts Exports in May, says EEPC

ABS News Service/29.06.2020

11188

Home Ministry Slashes Treatment Costs by almost two-thirds in Delhi as Recommended by Committee Headed by NITI Aayog

·     Union Home Minister, Amit Shah said “The entire nation rallies behind Prime Minister in the fight against Corona”

·     Delhi has not reached community transmission stage, situation far better today in Delhi compared to June beginning, public need not to panic

·     Testing scaled by four times and beds availability to touch almost 30,000 by 30th June from 9,500 on 14th June

·     We have provided Delhi with 10,000 Pulse Oxymeters, 440 Ventilators and 500 Oxygen cylinders and directed more Ambulances for Delhi

·    Common strategy soon for tackling Corona crisis in Delhi NCR

ABS News Service/29.06.2020

11189

PM Addresses Nation and Announces Extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

·     Scheme Extended till Deepawali & Chhath Puja, ie till the end of November: PM

·     5 kg Free Wheat/Rice to be provided to more than 80 crore people - to each Member of a Family - along with 1 kg free whole Chana per Family, per month

·     PM Credits Hardworking Farmers and Honest Taxpayers for Making the Scheme Possible

·    As the fight against Coronavirus Shifts to Unlock 2, PM Asks everyone to Follow Regulations with same Seriousness as during Lockdown

ABS News Service/30.06.2020

11190

MHA Issues New Guidelines for Unlock 2

·     Unlock 2 Opens up more Activities Outside Containment Zones

·    Strict Enforcement of Lockdown in Containment Zones

MHA Press Release dated 29.06.2020

11191

MHA DO Letter to Chief Secretaries and Administrators on Unlock.2

Home Secretary Letter dated 29.06.2020

11192

Centre Bans 59 Chinese Apps, including TikTok

PIB Press Release dated 29.06.2020

11193

Domestic Flights may not See Immediate Rise

ABS News Service/30.06.2020

11194

Sufficient Stock of Food Grains available with Food Corporation of India

·     FCI Procured total 388.34 LMT Wheat and 745.66 LMT Rice till June

·     Total 99,207 MT of Food Grains Distributed under AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package and 101.90 LMT Food Grains under PMGKAY to Beneficiaries

·    Most of the remaining States expected to implement One Nation One Ration Card scheme by December 2020

ABS News Service/30.06.2020

11195

WTO Report on G20 Shows Moves to Facilitate Imports even as Trade Restrictions Remain Widespread

ABS News Service/30.06.2020

11196

AEO Certificate Validity Extended to 30 Sept 2020 (Certificates Expired/Expiring between 1 Mar 2020 and 30 Sept 2020)

31-CBIC/30.06.2020

11197

PSIAs Recognition for Metal Scrap Certification Validity Extended by Three months to 30 Sept. 2020

11-PN/30.06.2020

11198

Aluminium Wire/Wire Rods above 7mm dia from Malaysia under Anti-subsidy Investigation on Complaint of Vedanta and BALCO

DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. CVD OI-04/2020) dated 30.06.2020

11199

Plain Copier Paper under Compulsory BIS Standards

MoC&I ORDER dated 5 June 2020

11200

Late Fee for Delay in Furnishing Returns in FORM GSTR-3B Capped at Rs. 250 with 30 Sept 2020 Deadline

Notification No. 57/2020 – Central Tax dated 30 June 2020

11201

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanuts and Poppy Seeds Released

54-Cus(NT)/30.06.2020

11202

New Portal for Udyam Registration (www.udyamregistration.gov.in) Launched by the MSME Ministry

·     New Process of MSME Registration Takes Off in the name of Udyam Registration from 1st July, 2020 as planned earlier

·     The Portal Guides the Entrepreneurs Step by Step as to what they should know, what they should do

·    Government has Organized a Full System of Facilitation for Registration Process

MSME Press Release/30.06.2020

11203

Implementation of Amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and Rules made from 1st July, 2020 for Rationalized Collection Mechanism of Stamp Duty across India with respect to Securities Market Instruments

ABS News Service/01.07.2020

11204

Handicraft Exports may Fall 40% this Fiscal Due to Covid-19

ABS News Service/01.07.2020

11205

Rs. 90,917crore gross GST Revenue Collected in the month of June

·    GST Revenue Collection for June, 2020

MoF Press Release/01.07.2020

11206

Unregistered Pan Masala/Gutkha Manufacturing Unit in Delhi under GST Fire

MoF Press Release/01.07.2020

11207

WTO Sets up Panel on Mobile Tariff Dispute on EU Request

·     Single Panel to Club Dispute Raised by Other Countries

·    13 Others including US, Japan, Taiwan and Pak Join as Third Country

ABS News Service/02.07.2020

11208

CBDT Extends Tax Holiday to SEZ New Units by Sox months to 30 Sept, Industry Wants at least 31 March 2021

ABS News Service/02.07.2020

11209

Minister Marks Third Anniversary of GST

ABS News Service/02.07.2020

11210

Covid Tests Hits 1 cr Mark

ABS News Service/02.07.2020

11211

Members Discuss Possible SPS Declaration for WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference

ABS News Service/02.07.2020

11212

Heads of WTO and Development Banks Voice Support for Trade Finance Amid COVID-19 crisis

ABS News Service/02.07.2020

11213

Customs Department gives Clearance to Cargo Imported from China

ABS News Service/03.07.2020

11214

Clearance of Cargo as per Filing of Bills of Entry upto June 30 Irrespective of COO

Delhi Customs Brokers Association

11215

Nitin Gadkari Asks Centre to Ensure Quick Release of Chinese Goods Stuck at Indian Ports

ABS News Service/03.07.2020

11216

FedEx Joins DHL, Temporarily Suspends Chinese Import Shipments to India

ABS News Service/03.07.2020

11217

India Customs Tightens Clearance Process for Chinese Imports

ABS News Service/03.07.2020

11218

Chinese Imports Stalled at India’s Ports and Airports

The Straits Times

11219

More than 2 Crore N95 Masks & more than 1 Crore PPEs distributed Free of Cost by Central Government to States

Press Release/03.07.2020

11220

Rupee Gains by 65 paise against Dollar, Pegged at Rs. 76.40 w.e.f 3 July 2020

55-Cus(NT)/02.07.2020

11221

Credit flow to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sector

·     Classification of enterprises

·     Composite criteria of investment and turnover for classification

·     Calculation of investment in plant and machinery or equipment

·    Calculation of turnover

RBI/2020-2021/10 - FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.3/06.02.31/2020-21 dated July 2, 2020

11222

MSMEs Feel Heat Due to Delay in Clearance of Chinese Goods

ABS News Service/04.07.2020

11223

Banning Power Equipment Imports from China, Pakistan, says Power Minister

ABS News Service/04.07.2020

11224

Late Fee Capped at Rs. 500/- for each GSTR-3B Return

Min of Finance Press Release/03.07.2020

11225

GSTR-3B Returns by SMS

Notification No. 58/2020 – Central Tax dated 1 July 2020

11226

Minister Optimistic of Export Revival

·    Holds Meeting with Exporters to Discuss and Address their Issues

MoC&I Press Release/03.07.2020

11227

Revised BIS Standards for Secondary Cells and Batteries for Nickel and Lithium Systems Notified

Revised Standards/02.07.2020

11228

All Doctors Allowed to Prescribe Corona Tests

·    ICMR Guidelines Empowering Citizens for Testing SARS- Cov-2 Virus

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Guidelines dated 01.07.2020

11229

$12 bn worth Chinese Imports under Government Lens; Customs Duty may be Hiked

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11230

Relief on Chinese Goods Import to some Extent, 1 July Cases to be Covered Now

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11231

TV Manufacturer Complains on 100% Exam at Airports

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11232

Amazon, Google Face Tough Government E-Commerce Rules: Report

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11233

Complete Ban News on Import of Power Equipment from China Pushes up Share Prices of BHEL

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11234

Cache of Diplomatic Baggage in Trivandrum Yields 30 kg of Gold

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11235

Exporters want Flexibility in Fixing Rates under New RoDTEP Duty Refund Scheme

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11236

AatmaNirbhar (Self Reliance) App Launch in 2 Track Mode

·     Existing Apps are to be Promoted in Track 1 of App Innovation Challenge

·    The Track 2 of the Challenge Focuses on Development of New Apps

Press Release/04.07.2020

11237

Covid-19 Hits 70% Start-Ups, FICCI-IAN Survey

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11238

June Merchandise Exports to Reach 88% Last year Figure, Commerce & Industry Minister Tells EEPC India New Chairman

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11239

World Bank and Govt of India Sign $750 mn Agreement for Emergency Response Programme for MSME

ABS News Service/06.07.2020

11240

Streamlining of Process in System related to Bonds and First Check BEs from 6 July 2020

·     Auto Debiting of Bond

·    Streamlining of workflow in case of first check BE

JNCH Public Notice No. 78/2020 dated 04.07.2020

11241

ICD Sonepat (INBDM6) Listed both Import and Export under Export Promotion Schemes (8 Notifications)

ICD Patparganj Public Notice No. 30/2020 dated 01.07.2020

11242

Turant Suvidha Kendra in All Customs Stations by 15 July 2020

·     Turant Suvidha Kendra in All Customs Formations

·     Registration of Authorised Dealer Code, Bank Accounts through ICEGATE

·     Automated debit of bond after Assessment

·    Simplified Registration of Importers/Exporters in ICEGATE

32-CBIC/06.07.2020

11243

BCD Raised to 7.5% on Phthalic Anhydride imported from Korea under India-Korea CEPA till 21 Jan 2021 on Recommendation of DGTR

Ntfn 29/06.07.2020

11244

Online Services Trade Challenges and Opportunities Amid COVID-19 Crisis Discussed at WTO

ABS News Service/07.07.2020

11245

LDC Enhanced Integrated Framework issues 2019 Annual Report

ABS News Service/07.07.2020

11246

Covid Effect: A Long Road to Normalcy for India Inc

ABS News Service/07.07.2020

11247

Fighting Covid-19 with Pods and Robots

ABS News Service/07.07.2020

11248

Gold Smuggling case Gets Murky, Alleged Smuggler Files Case in High Court

·     IAS Secy to CM Kerala Implicated

·    Big Fish in UAE are the Owners of the Gold, Swapna and Suresh are Small Fry

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11249

Display Country of Origin by August 1, Deadline Fixed for Ecommerce

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11250

Measuring Tapes from China – Dumping Duty Hiked on Fibre Glass to US$2.56/kg from US$1.33/kg

·    Steel Tapes Duty Reduced to US$1.83/kg from US$ 2.83/kg

17-ADD/08.07.2020

11251

China Delaying Clearance of Indian Seafood Consignments, Exporters Worried

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11252

Alcohol-based Hand-Sanitiser Makers under Scanner for Alleged GST Evasion

·    Misclassification of Products Hits Tax Revenue, says Govt source

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11253

Big Move! Flipkart, Amazon, E-commerce Players must Display 'Country of Origin' for Products, says DPIIT

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11254

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana – Allocation of Additional Foodgrain for further Five months from July to November, 2020

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11255

Cabinet Approves Central Sector Scheme of Financing Facility under 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11256

Cabinet Approves Capital Infusion for the three Public Sector General Insurance Companies – Oriental Insurance Company Limited, National Insurance Company Limited and United India Insurance Company Limited

Press Release/08.07.2020

11257

Spend Half of Annual Capital Expenditure Target by Q2 of Fiscal 2020-21, says Nirmala Sitharaman

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11258

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CBDT and SEBI Signed for Data Exchange

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11259

World's E-Waste 'Unsustainable', Says UN Report Citing China, India, and US

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11260

United Kingdom Nominates Dr Liam Fox, Saud Arabia (Mr Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri) and Kenya (Ms Amina C. Mohamed) for WTO DG Race

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11261

Non WTO Compliant Port Barriers to Restrain “Cheap” Imports from China

·    India may Go beyond China to Cut Cheap Shipments

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11262

AIIMS Delhi Starts Tele-Consultation Guidance to State Doctors on COVID Clinical Management

·     To Strengthen Central Govt’s Efforts to Reduce COVID Mortality

·     10 Hospitals with more than 1000 Beds to participate in the First Session

·    Tele-Consultation Sessions Twice Every Week, on Tuesdays and Fridays

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11263

Covid-19 Antibody Test-It’s Advantage Private Labs

·    With No ICMR Norm, Laboratories are Charging Arbitrarily

ABS News Service/09.07.2020

11264

Cut Flowers (Rose, Orchids, Carnations etc) Now Import Only through Chennai Airport

Notification No. 17/2015-2020 dated 9 July 2020

11265

Anti-dumping Duty on Phenol from South Africa Extended for Six Months to 9 Jan 2021 – Pending Review

Notification No. 18/2020 -Customs (ADD) dated 9 July 2020

11266

Draft Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2020 Notified

·     Old Eight rules on Wages Combined in One

Ministry of Labour and Employment Notification dated 7 July 2020

11267

BIS Standards for Retro Reflective Devices for Bicycles Notified

MoC&I Order dated 7 July 2020

11268

Efficient Sivasankar in Gold Smuggling Case only for One Time Employment of Swapna through NIC

ABS News Service/10.07.2020

11269

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Shifted to NIA, No Expertise in Handling Gold which is a DRI Matter, Diplomat and UAE Govt in the Dock

ABS News Service/10.07.2020

11270

No anticipatory Bail for Swapna Suresh

ABS News Service/10.07.2020

11271

China Imports: India should Shun Knee-Jerk Reaction, says SBI Report

ABS News Service/10.07.2020

11272

Modi, EU Leaders to discuss multilateralism, strategic partnerships at India-EU Summit

ABS News Service/10.07.2020

11273

Veterinary Certificate Waived for BE before 30 April 2020 for Milk and Milk Products Import

CBIC Instruction No. 11/2020-Customs dated 10 July 2020

11274

AGMARK Certification Required for Import of Blended Edible Vegetable Oils (BEVO)

CBIC Instruction No. 12/2020-Customs dated 10 July 2020

11275

Displaying Rule of Origin Mandatory for E-commerce Packaging

·    Compliance with Standards for Packaging and Labelling

MCA Notification No. WM-7(7)/2020 dated 03.07.2020

11276

MEIS Codes Revised for Eight Digit Updations in HS Codes

12-PN/10.07.2020

11277

Last Date Extended by Three Months for Re-import between 1 Feb 2020 and 31 July 2020 of Cut and Polished Diamonds Export

Ntfn 30/10.07.2020

11278

Bangladesh Gets Zero-Tariff on Exports to China

ABS News Service/11.07.2020

11279

China Suspends Imports of Ecuador Shrimp on Coronavirus Risk

·    Exporter says Virus found only in Container Walls

ABS News Service/11.07.2020

11280

Trump Says China Relationship "Severely Damaged," Rules Out Phase 2 of Trade Deal

ABS News Service/11.07.2020

11281

Explained: How in Kerala Gold Smuggling Rackets, the Big Sharks always escape

ABS News Service/11.07.2020

11282

WTO Debates Economy, Measures to Tackle Plastic Pollution

ABS News Service/11.07.2020

11283

WTO, ICC and B20 Call for Action to Narrow the Growing Trade Finance Gap

ABS News Service/11.07.2020

11284

At Over ₹1-lakh cr, Centre to Pay Stiff Interest on Recap Bonds

ABS News Service/11.07.2020

11285

Light Weight Non-woven Fabrics (25-70 gms) and Melt Blown Non -woven Fabric (other than 25-70 gsm) Export Prohibited

·    End Use based Restrictions for Masks and Coveralls Removed

18-Ntfn/13.07.2020

11286

Three Months Extension for Re import of Graded Diamonds to Get Post Covid Logjam

Min of Fin Press Release/ 12.07.2020

11287

More Gold Seized at Kerala Airports following Controversial Smuggling Case

ABS News Service/13.07.2020

11288

Boycott China Clamour Leaves Delhi Traders Mulling Options

ABS News Service/13.07.2020

11289

China’s Central Bank Sells Stake in HDFC

ABS News Service/13.07.2020

11290

China Out in Aatma Nirbhar Pact

MoF Press Release/12.07.2020

11291

Cash Withdrawal from Banks

·    CBDT provides Utility to Ascertain TDS Applicability Rates on Cash Withdrawals

ABS News Service/13.07.2020

11292

Taxman is Watching Your Cash Withdrawals from Banks

·    CBDT’s New Tool for Banks, Post Offices to Deduct Tax on Heavy Cash Withdrawals

ABS News Service/13.07.2020

11293

MoRTH asks NIC to Ensure Capturing FASTag Details before New Vehicle Registration and while Issuing fitness Certificates for National Permit Vehicles

·     Besides facilitating smooth commutation/transit, the move to check Covid

·    NETC integration with VAHAN fully achieved

MoRTH Press Release/ 12.07.2020

11294

Bilateral Safeguard Duty of 10% on PBR from Korea Imposed for Six Months

Ntfn 31/13.07.2020

11295

Duty Drawback Rates Raised on Leather Boots, Sandals with Cap Value

·     Gold Jewellery and Parts to Rs. 431.1 from Rs. 372.9 per gram

·    Silver DBK Cut to Rs. 4105.6 per kg from Rs. 4332.2 per kg

56-Cus(NT)/13.07.2020

11296

CBIC Issues FAQ on Manufacture and other Operations in Customs Warehouse

CBIC Website

11297

Filing FORM GSTR-4 for FY/2019-20 Extended to 31 August 2020

Notification No. 59/2020-Central Tax Dated 13th July, 2020

11298

For strong, resilient and ‘’Aatma Nirabhar Bharat’’, trade bodies have an important role to play: Mr. Piyush Goyal

·    Commerce and Industry Minister addresses 184th AGM of Bombay Chamber of Commerce Industry

PIB Press Release dated 13.07.2020

11299

Atmanirbhar Bharat’s First Boost to be made in China; 5 New Urea Plants to make India Self-Reliant

ABS News Service/14.07.2020

11300

PM interacts with Google CEO Sundar Pichai

·     Google CEO appreciates PM’s leadership in the battle against the pandemic in India

·     Google CEO briefs PM on Google’s large investment plans in India

·     Technology has been of great benefit for farmers; immense potential of AI in agriculture: PM

·    Use of technology to expand the scope of online education and increasing access to technology in native language discussed

PIB Press Release dated 13.07.2020

11301

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Reviews Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

·    Stresses the importance of carrying out awareness activities & need for States to release Premium Subsidy on time to ensure timely settlement of claims

PIB Press Release dated 13.07.2020

11302

Finance Minister Reviews Implementation of Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID 19 Announced under PMGKP; Emphasizes the need for Speedy Settlement and Benefit Reaching Out to the Nominees at the earliest

PIB Press Release dated 13.07.2020

11303

Road Ministry Advises States to not to insist upon Registration/Driving Licence for Road Building and Rehabilitation equipments and Heavy Earth Moving Machineries.

·    Heavy Road Making Machinery is not a Motor Vehicle, and is not covered under MV Act

PIB Press Release dated 13.07.2020

11304

Income Tax Department Carries Out Search and Survey Operations in Rajasthan, Delhi and Mumbai

PIB Press Release dated 13.07.2020

11305

NIA Suspects Terror Funding in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case

ABS News Service/14.07.2020

11306

Iran Drops India from Chabahar Rail Project, Cites Funding Delay

ABS News Service/14.07.2020

11307

U.S. Rejects China's Claims in South China Sea

ABS News Service/14.07.2020

11308

Keeping Trade Open Amid COVID-19 crisis Central to Achieving SDGs and Economic Recovery, says WTO

ABS News Service/14.07.2020

11309

Chinese E-commerce Firm Club Factory Finally Suspends India Operations; Puts Sellers’ Payments on Hold

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11310

Automobile Makers want GST Cut, Incentives-based Vehicle Scrappage Scheme

·     Passenger Vehicle Sales Fall to 20-Year Low in Q1

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11311

Low-cost Supercapacitor from Industrial Waste Cotton & Natural Seawater Electrolyte can help Energy Storage

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11312

Mandaviya Reviews the Development of India’s First Trans-shipment Hub - Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port, Kerala

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11313

India-US CEO Forum 2020 Deliberates Current Issues, Piyush Inaugurates

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11314

Exports, Imports Fall for 4th month in June, but Trade Turns Surplus after a Decade

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11315

Monthly Figure yet again Shows Drastic Arrest in the Decline of Exports as Business Activities Starts Across Major Economies of the Globe: Sharad Kumar Saraf, President, FIEO

FIEO Press Release dated 15.07.2020

11316

No Sign of EU-India FTA Talks Resuming, New High-Level Trade Dialogue Established

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11317

Joint Statement of the 15th India-EU Summit (July 15, 2020)

MEA/New Delhi/July 15, 2020

11318

EU-India Joint Declaration on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11319

India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11320

US Calls for more IP Protection, Liberal Foreign Investment Norms, Policy Predictability at India-US CEO Forum

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11321

Union FPI Minister Highlights Champion Segments in Food Processing Sector for both Countries to Benefit Mutually

·    Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal addresses the Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing'; discusses the emerging trends and growth opportunities in the food processing sector

PIB Press Release dated 15.07.2020

11322

Jio Ready with 5G Solution, Ropes in Google for Affordable Smartphone

ABS News Service/15.07.2020

11323

Power Tillers from China under Attack

·     Imports of Power Tillers and its Components, namely, Engine, Transmission, Chassis and Rotavator Virtually Prohibited

·     (Rs. 58 crs per year) Imports from will be Affected

·     Indian Farmers to Lose Access to Low Value Imports Market for Rs. 33K per piece

·    Licence to be issued for only 10% of Imports subject to Impossible Conditions (Importer must be both Manufacturer and Trader!)

19-Ntfn/15.07.2020

11324

Procedure for Allocation of Import Authorization of Power Tillers

13-PN/15.07.2020

11325

Board Clarification on Duty Drawback Rates Amendments – Footwear, Gold Jewellery, Vinyl Sulphone Ester, AMT Vehicles (Automated Manual Transmission)

CBIC Circular No 33/2020-Customs dated 15 July 2020

11326

Tariff Value of Crude and RBD Palm Oil, Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap; Gold and Silver; Arecanuts and Poppy Seeds Released

57-Cus(NT)/15.07.2020

11327

Government unable to give GST to Hand Sanitizers will Lead to Inverted Duty Rate

Min of Fin Press Release/15.07.2020

11328

No BIS Certificate for ACs if both Indoor and Outdoor Units are Outsourced to Supporting Manufacturer

·    Guidelines for Certification of Air Conditioners (AC) having Indoor Unit (IDU) and Outdoor Unit (ODU)

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Issue Notification to Ban RO Purifiers by year-end, NGT tells Govt

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Agri Ministry Issues New Guidelines for New Farmer Producer Organisations

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Ministry favours Scrapping Criminal Charges for Offences under Legal Metrology Act

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India Records all time high Export of Coir and Coir Products

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Air Conditioners under Compulsory BIS Regime – Imports Must Bear BIS Mark

MoC&I Order dated 5th December 2019