Trade Relief Measures for Exporters
Trade Relief Measures for Exporters
In light of ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions in global logistics, the Reserve Bank of India has received several representations from stakeholders highlighting difficulties in complying with the prescribed timelines for realization of export proceeds.
Earlier, through Press Release No. 2025-2026/1510 dated 14 November 2025, the RBI allowed an extension in the period for realisation and repatriation of the full export value of goods, software, and services exported from India. The timeline was increased from nine months to fifteen months from the date of export.
It is now clarified that this relaxation will continue to remain in effect, and exporters may keep availing this facility subject to the existing terms and conditions.
Further, under the same relief measures, the maximum period for realization of pre-shipment and post-shipment export credit was earlier enhanced to 450 days for credit disbursed up to 31 March 2026.
Considering the continued logistical challenges arising from the West Asia crisis, the RBI has decided to extend the enhanced export credit period of 450 days for all disbursements made up to 30 June 2026. For this purpose, the Reserve Bank of India (Trade Relief Measures) Directions, 2026 have been issued.
The Reserve Bank of India has also indicated that it will closely monitor the evolving situation and take further appropriate measures if necessary.
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