RELIEF for Exporters Amid Global Disruptions | A Detailed Analysis
The Government of India, through Notification No. 65/2025-26 dated 19 March 2026, has introduced a time-bound support framework for exporters under the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme. This intervention is a targeted response to ongoing geopolitical disruptions impacting maritime trade routes. Background: Global Disruptions and Their Impact The Gulf and […]
Deferred Payment of Customs Duty for Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI)
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the facility of deferred payment of Customs import duty to a new category called Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI). This facility allows eligible importers to obtain Customs clearance first and pay the assessed import duty later, within prescribed due dates. For manufacturers, this improves liquidity […]