The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday extended the enhanced export credit period of up to 450 days for pre-shipment and post-shipment finance for deliveries made till June 30, citing ongoing logistics disruptions due to the West Asia crisis. The central bank first introduced these measures in November 2025 amid the US-tariff wars. On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it is receiving representations from various stakeholders regarding difficulties being faced in meeting the timeline for realization of export earnings due to geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions.
RBI issued notification
In a notification, the regulator said the enhanced export credit period of 450 days, which was earlier available for distributions made till March 31, 2026, will now be applicable for all distributions made till June 30, 2026. RBI also clarified that the previous relaxation in extending the time period for realizing and repatriating the full export value of goods, software and services from nine months to 15 months from the date of export will continue.
This decision was taken
The central bank said that in view of the ongoing logistics disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, it has been decided to extend the enhanced export credit period of 450 days for all deliveries made till June 30, 2026. These instructions have come into force with immediate effect and will be applicable to all regulated entities carrying on the business of export financing, including commercial banks, co-operative banks, non-banking financial companies engaged in factoring and All India Financial Institutions.
The situation will be closely monitored
RBI said these measures are aimed at reducing the debt-servicing burden arising from geopolitical tensions and ensuring the continuity of viable businesses engaged in export activities. The central bank further said that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and intervene appropriately as and when required.