RBI Extends Export Proceeds Realisation Timeline to 15 Months Amid Global Disruptions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its recent press release, has stated that in recent days it has received multiple communications from various stakeholders regarding the problems faced by them in complying with the timelines for realisation of export proceeds. These representations have been sent to the Central Bank of India due to the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and logistical disruptions.

Considering all these representations, the RBI, through its Press Release No. 2025-2026/1510 dated November 14, 2025, has suggested an extension in the time limit for realisation and repatriation of the full export value of goods/software/services exported from India. Previously, the time limit for the same was nine months, and now the RBI is planning to extend it to fifteen months. The bank has further affirmed that this relaxation in the time limit will remain in effect. Exporters can keep using this facility as long as they follow the given conditions.

Because of ongoing problems in shipping and logistics due to the West Asia crisis, the time allowed for exporters to receive payment (for both before and after shipment credit) was increased to 450 days for loans given up to March 31, 2026. Now, this extended time limit has been further continued for all such loans given up to June 30, 2026.

The Reserve Bank of India has issued new rules called the Trade Relief Measures, 2026, to reflect this change. The bank will keep watching the situation carefully in the future and take action accordingly whenever required.