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CBIC to launch Eligible Manufacturer-Importer scheme by March 1; how it could ease customs compliance

CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi (File photo- ANI) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is set to introduce the proposed Eligible Manufacturer-Importer (EMI) scheme by March 1, with a draft framework expected to be released in five to six days for stakeholder consultation, a top official said on Thursday.Addressing a media interaction in…

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Customs update: CBIC consolidates 31 notifications into one; move to boost ease of doing business

In a move aimed at simplification, transparency, and improving the Ease of Doing Business, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has merged 31 separate Customs Duty notifications into a single, comprehensive document. As per news agency ANI, the consolidated Notification No. 45/2025, dated October 24, 2025, will come into effect on November…

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GST return filing to get easier! CBIC plans simpler process; monetary threshold for demand notices to bring relief

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is working on a mechanism to introduce a monetary limit for issuing GST demand notices, in a bid to reduce unnecessary disputes and avoid notices being issued on flimsy grounds, PTI reported citing a senior official on Tuesday.Shashank Priya, Member, CBIC, said the board will soon…

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