THE Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday extended the enhanced export credit period of up to 450 days for pre-shipment and postshipment finance for disbursals made till June 30, citing continuinglogisticaldisruptionsdue to the ongoing West Asia crisis. The central bank had first introduced the measures in November 2025 amid theUS tariff wars. OnTuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has been receiving representations from various stakeholders regarding difficulties in adhering to timelines for realisation export proceeds due to geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions.

 

In a notification, the regulator said the enhanced export credit period of 450 days, which was earlier available for disbursals made till March 31, 2026, will now be applicable for all disbursals till June 30, 2026. The RBI also clarified that the earlier relaxation extending the time period for realisation and repatriationof the full export value of goods, software and services from nine months to 15 months from the date of export will continue to remain in force. “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 central bank said.

 

The directions have come into force with immediate effect and will be applicable to all regulated entities undertaking export financing business, including commercialbanks,co-operative banks, non-banking financial companies engaged in factoring, and all-India financial institutions. The RBI said themeasures are aimed at mitigating the burden of debt servicing arising from geopolitical tensions and ensuring continuity of viable businesses engaged in export activities. The central bank added that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and intervene in an appropriate manner as and when required.