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Exim Bank's $50.4M Line of Credit to Fiji Sugar Corporation

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2005-06/377 · issued 27 Apr 2006 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI notifies AD banks about Exim Bank's USD 50.40 million Line of Credit to Fiji Sugar Corporation for financing Indian exports of equipment, goods, and services for sugar plant modernization in Fiji. Ships under this credit must use GR/SDF forms; no agency commission is payable from the credit.
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How it plays out — a real example

Rajesh, a forex & trade-finance officer in Indore, helps an Indian exporter access the Exim Bank Line of Credit to supply equipment for sugar plant modernization in Fiji. He ensures the shipment is declared on GR/SDF forms and that no agency commission is paid from the credit proceeds. After the contract is fully realized, Rajesh allows the exporter to use their own funds to pay the commission.

What changed

Exim Bank signed a credit agreement with Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd. effective January 12, 2006, for a Line of Credit up to USD 50.40 million. This circular informs authorised dealer banks about the terms, including a 48-month terminal utilization for project exports and 72 months for other supply contracts.

What it means for you

Indian exporters can now access this dedicated credit line to supply eligible goods and services for sugar plant upgrades in Fiji, with clear timelines for utilization. AD banks must ensure shipments are declared on GR/SDF forms and that no agency commission is paid from the credit proceeds, though exporters may use own or EEFC funds for commissions after full contract realisation.

What you must do

Who it affects

Authorised Dealer banks handling foreign exchange, Indian exporters of equipment, goods, and services to Fiji, Exim Bank and Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd.

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What is the total amount of the Line of Credit to Fiji Sugar Corporation?

The Line of Credit is for an aggregate sum of USD 50.40 million, effective from January 12, 2006.

Can exporters pay agency commission from this credit?

No, agency commission is not payable under this line of credit. Exporters may use their own resources or EEFC account balances for commission in free foreign exchange after full contract value realisation.

What are the terminal utilization periods for shipments under this credit?

For project exports, the terminal utilization period is 48 months from the scheduled completion date of the contract. For other supply contracts, it is 72 months from the date of execution of the credit agreement.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2005-06/377 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 33 April 27, 2006. To All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Exim Bank’s Line of Credit of US$50.40 Million to the Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd., Fiji Islands. The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with the Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd., Fiji Islands making available to the latter a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate sum of USD 50.40 Million (US Dollar Fifty million Four Hundred Thousand only). The credit agreement has become effective on January 12, 2006. The credit is available for financing exports from India of equipment, goods and services which are eligible for export under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India, for modernization, upgradation and capacity expansion of Sugar Plants of the Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited, in the Fiji Islands. Full details of the Line of Credit are available at the Exim Bank’s office or its website ( www.eximbankindia.com ). 2. The terminal utilization period is 48 months from scheduled completion date of contract in case of project exports and 72 months from the date of execution of the Credit Agreement in case of other supply contracts. 3. Shipments under the credit will have to be declared on GR/SDF Forms as per instructions issued from time to time. 4. No agency commission is payable under the above line of credit. However, if required the exporter may use his own resources or utilize balances of his EEFC account for payment of commission in free foreign exchange. Authorised Dealer banks may allow such remittance after realisation of full payment of contract value subject to compliance of prevailing instructions on payment of agency commission. 5. Authorised Dealer banks may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their exporter constituents, 6. The directions contained in this circular have been issued under Section 10 (4) and 11 (1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) and is without prejudice to permissions/approvals, if any, required under any other law. Yours faithfully, (M. Sebastian) Chief General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2005-06/377 · issued 27 Apr 2006. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Authorised Dealer banks handling foreign exchange, Indian exporters of equipment, goods, and services to Fiji, Exim Bank and Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd.), your first concrete step on “Exim Bank's $50.4M Line of Credit to Fiji Sugar Corporation” is: “Inform exporter constituents about the Exim Bank Line of Credit to Fiji Sugar Corporation.” (RBI issued this 27 Apr 2006).

  1. Circular: RBI/2005-06/377 -- Exim Bank's $50.4M Line of Credit to Fiji Sugar Corporation
  2. Issued: 27 Apr 2006
  3. Action required: Inform exporter constituents about the Exim Bank Line of Credit to Fiji Sugar Corporation.
  4. Action required: Ensure all shipments under this credit are declared on GR/SDF forms as per prevailing instructions.
  5. Action required: Do not allow agency commission payments from the credit proceeds; permit remittances from exporter's own or EEFC funds only after full contract value realisation.
  6. Action required: Refer exporters to Exim Bank's website or office for full credit details.
  7. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  8. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  9. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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