Simplification of air cargo movement: transshipment permit fees removed and streamlined ULD temporary import procedures clarified.
Removal of the Transshipment Permit fee amends transshipment regulations and aligns temporary import/movement of Unit Load Devices with container procedures. Air carriers/console agents may temporarily import ULDs on execution of a Continuity Bond, must record Unique Identity Numbers for tracking devices/data loggers, comply with aircraft and airport security guidelines, and bear responsibility for proof of export. The exemption for temporary import does not extend to un affixed tracking devices, and non carrier temporary imports remain governed by prior Board circulars. Use of the All India National Transhipment Bond and ICEGATE filing is encouraged; ULDs may be treated on "said to contain" basis during transhipment.

Merger of Postal Appraising Departments: postal imports and exports now to be cleared through Airport Commissionerate under unified FPO.
The Sea-PAD/FPO has been merged into the Air-PAD/FPO, creating a unified Foreign Post Office under the Airport Commissionerate (Chennai-1). Effective 4.08.2025, all postal import and export consignments formerly cleared by Sea-PAD (Import Commissionerate) will be cleared by Air-PAD (Airport Commissionerate) operating from Meenambakkam. Stakeholders must direct all postal clearance correspondence and queries to the Postal Appraising Department at the Foreign Post Building, Meenambakkam, with the provided email and contact for assistance.

Extension and conversion of SEZ approvals: LoA extensions, co developer approvals, de notifications and NPA demarcations effected.
The Board granted time limited extensions of Letters of Approval and In Principle/Formal approvals, approved Co Developer statuses subject to compliance with Rule 11A(3)(c) and standard SEZ conditions, authorised specified partial and full de notifications and cancellations of LoAs, permitted demarcation of defined built up Processing Area floors as Non Processing Area under Rule 11B, approved limited miscellaneous permissions (including conditional import of used cooking oil for biodiesel and conditional broad banding of jewellery items), and deferred listed appeals to the next meeting.

Document Identification Number requirements govern GST communications, ensuring uniform implementation and allowing operational difficulties to be reported.
Document Identification Number (DIN) generation and quotation requirements for communications issued to taxpayers and other concerned persons are applied, with necessary adaptations, under the Delhi Goods and Services Tax framework. The measure adopts corresponding central indirect-tax guidance to promote uniformity in official tax communications and is clarificatory in nature.

Tariff-rate quota allocation enables export of specified sugar quantity to EU under TRQ with APEDA implementation.
A tariff-rate quota of 5,841 MT for export of sugar (HS 17010000) to the EU for October 2025-September 2026 is allocated under Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. Exports under the TRQ are 'Free' subject to notified restrictions and reporting obligations. Certificates of Origin for preferential access will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, on APEDA's recommendation, and APEDA, New Delhi, will operate the quota as implementing agency.

Digital accessibility required for regulated entities' platforms, mandating audits, remediation, accessible e KYC and annual compliance reporting.
SEBI mandates that all regulated entities ensure Digital Accessibility for persons with disabilities by making digital platforms conform to WCAG 2.1 (or latest), GIGW and IS 17802, implement accessibility features (ISL videos, captions, descriptive audio, tagged PDFs, alt text), include accessible alternatives in e-KYC and registration with human review of automated rejections, designate a Nodal Officer, conduct IAAP-audits with usability testing by PwDs, remediate findings within specified timelines, incorporate accessibility in procurement, and submit annual compliance reports to specified authorities.

Valuation of imported second-hand machinery now requires reliance on the amended empanelled Chartered Engineers list.
Valuation of imported second-hand machinery is subject to an immediate amendment in the empanelled Chartered Engineers list for Astral Associates. Shri Aniruddha Shailesh Gondhalekar is removed from the entry. Shri Shailesh Madhusudan Gondhalekar and Shri Sadanand Anant Ghaisas remain listed under Astral Associates. All other conditions governing valuation of imported second-hand machinery and the empanelment framework remain unchanged.

Transaction Certificate requirement removed for organic textile exports; post shipment certification under global textile standards accepted.
Requirement to submit a Transaction Certificate at the time of export is deleted for organic textile products; certification under Global Organic Textile Standard and Textile Exchange is accepted where Transaction Certificates are issued post shipment based on export documents such as the Shipping Bill, Bill of Lading and Final Invoice, and exporters need not present a TC at export clearance.

Nomination framework timeline extended for phased implementation as SEBI defers key provisions to allow system changes and testing.
Extension of the implementation timeline for Phase II and Phase III of the nomination framework for the Indian securities market. SEBI extended Phase II to August 08, 2025 in view of system development and process changes required by depositories, depository participants and industry associations, and deferred Phase III to December 15, 2025 to allow further development and testing. All other provisions of the earlier nomination circulars remain unchanged.

General authorisation for export of chemicals expands GAEC scope to permit exports to additional destination countries under appendix.
Amendment expands the scope of the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals & Related Equipment (GAEC) by revising Para 10.16 to allow GAEC for specified SCOMET categories and chemicals listed in the appendix to additional destination countries; exporters must apply online in the prescribed ANF proforma, provide lists of other destination countries when exporting to states not in the appendix, and may submit Authorised Economic Operator or Status Holder certificates where available.

NRI position limit monitoring revised: exchanges to monitor NRIs at client-level, removing mandatory CP code requirement.
Exchanges and Clearing Corporations must monitor NRI position limits in exchange-traded derivatives in the same manner as client-level position limits, removing the mandatory requirement for NRIs to notify Clearing Members and for Exchanges to assign Custodial Participant (CP) Codes; operational processes must be amended to capture NRIs trading without CP Codes and position limits for NRIs remain the client-level limits specified by the regulator.

Extension of algorithmic trading implementation timeline shifts effective date, requiring exchanges to ensure compliance and amend bye laws.
The SEBI circular on safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading, previously to take effect from August 1, 2025, is deferred to October 1, 2025. Recognized stock exchanges must notify their members, publish the circular online, implement appropriate systems and procedures for compliance, and amend relevant bye-laws, rules and regulations to give effect to the decision. The circular is issued under Section 11(1) of the SEBI Act, 1992, read with Section 30 of the Stock Brokers Regulations, 1992.

Minimum Investment Threshold enforcement: breach leads to unit freeze, 30 day notice to cure, then automatic redemption at NAV.
Daily monitoring by the Asset Management Company is required to prevent an investor's aggregate SIF holdings falling below the Minimum Investment Threshold. An Active Breach-a decline in aggregate SIF investment value below the threshold due to investor initiated transactions-will cause all units across SIF strategies to be frozen and a 30 calendar day notice to rebalance. If not remedied within 30 days, the frozen units will be automatically redeemed by the AMC at the applicable Net Asset Value on the next business day. AMCs, RTAs and Depositories must establish systems to implement this mechanism.

Voluntary payment via ICEGATE enables electronic self-initiated challans, replacing manual over-the-counter payments and streamlining compliance.
Enables electronic collection of Voluntary/Self-Initiated Payments on ICEGATE, allowing registered users to generate self-initiated challans and remit payments without further customs approval. Facility is not for live-consignment clearance; payments must select prescribed purpose codes and proof submitted to concerned sections. Payments may be debited from the Electronic Cash Ledger or made challan-wise via specified banks, NEFT/RTGS, or Payment Aggregator, with additional banks to be enabled after testing. Manual TR-6 payments are disallowed except with prior written approval.

Stamp duty on share certificates in NCT of Delhi requires companies to seek adjudication for issuance of shares.
Article 19 of Schedule I-A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 requires payment of stamp duty on issuance of share certificates by companies with registered offices in the NCT of Delhi; companies must apply for adjudication of stamp duty for physical and DEMAT/digital share documents and comply with statutory timeframes, with penalties for noncompliance.

Standard Input-Output Norms notified for three chemical export products, fixing input-output ratios under SION A-3690-A-3692.
Notification under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 fixes three new SIONs (A 3690, A 3691, A 3692) for Chemical and Allied Products, specifying input output ratios: 1 kg Betamethasone Valerate against 0.915 kg Betamethasone; 1 kg Ferrous Fumarate against 0.725 kg Fumaric Acid 99%; and 1 kg Ferrous Fumarate against 0.65 kg Maleic Anhydride.

Deemed export online filing mandatory; manual applications at RAs and SEZs disallowed, follow the prescribed online procedure.
Applications for claiming benefits under Deemed Exports must be filed exclusively through the DGFT online Deemed Export Application Module; manual applications shall not be accepted at any Regional Authority or Special Economic Zone, and RA/SEZ offices must ensure strict adherence to the prescribed online procedure and the guidelines issued in the prior trade notice.

Sea Departure Manifest requirement: SDM/SDN mandatory at Chennai Port, EGM filing discontinued and incentives tied to filing.
Chennai Port will require mandatory filing of Sea Departure Manifest (SDM) and Sea Departure Notification (SDN) for exports, with Export General Manifest (EGM) filing discontinued; export incentives will be directly linked to successful SDM/SDN submission, and stakeholders are advised to migrate to SCMTR messaging and report issues to the SCMTR Cell.

Exporters: post EGM amendments permit claiming RODTEP for shipping bills filed on or after 01.05.2025.
The notice directs that shipping bills filed on or after 01.05.2025, for which RODTEP rates were notified retrospectively, may be amended via the Post EGM Amendment module to change the RODTEP claim from "N" to "Y", and that such amendment requests will be processed; exporters facing difficulties should notify the Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Drawback) at Mangaluru Customs Commissionerate by email.

Use of ICETABs for export examination enables electronic reporting and image uploads, streamlining export clearance procedures.
Examining officers are required to use ICETAB to view Shipping Bill details, examination orders, RMS instructions and supporting documents, to promptly enter examination reports, and to upload up to four images of the cargo which will be stored in the e-sanchit repository; advisory guidance governs filing in the EXAM_INS role and exigencies necessitating non-use of ICETAB require prior Assistant Commissioner permission and recording of the same in the report.