“Given the continuing logistical disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, it has been decided to extend the enhanced export credit period of 450 days for all disbursals made till June 30, 2026,” the regulator said in a statement.
The central bank has also extended the timeline for realisation and repatriation of export proceeds—from nine months to 15 months from the date of export—providing additional flexibility to exporters. It clarified that these relaxations will remain in force, and exporters can continue to avail of the facility under existing conditions.
The RBI said it has been receiving representations from stakeholders highlighting challenges in meeting export realisation timelines due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and logistical disruptions. “The Reserve Bank will continue to monitor the situation closely and take appropriate measures as required,” it added.
Earlier, as part of trade relief measures following tariff-related disruptions, the RBI had also permitted a moratorium or deferment on term loan repayments and interest on working capital facilities between September 1 and December 31, 2025, a measure that has since expired.