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Exim Bank USD 7.5 mn LOC to Jamaica for Water Pumps

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2006-2007/312 · issued 05 Apr 2007 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI notifies AD Category-I banks about Exim Bank's USD 7.50 million line of credit to the Government of Jamaica for financing water pump purchases by National Water Commission, Jamaica, with at least 85% of goods sourced from India.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

A forex & trade-finance officer in Indore, Priya, gets a call from an exporter who wants to sell water pumps to Jamaica. She remembers the RBI circular and tells the exporter, 'Great news! Exim Bank has a 7.5 million dollar loan for Jamaica. You can use it, but remember: no agency commission is allowed, and at least 85% of the pumps must be made in India. I'll help you open a Letter of Credit and make sure you fill out the GR form correctly.'

What changed

Exim Bank signed a credit agreement with Jamaica on January 19, 2007, for a USD 7.50 million line of credit to finance water pump exports from India. The credit became effective on March 2, 2007, with LCs allowed until March 1, 2009, and disbursements until January 18, 2013. No agency commission is payable on these exports, though exporters may use EEFC balances for commission in free foreign exchange after full payment realisation.

What it means for you

AD Category-I banks must facilitate this LOC by handling LCs and ensuring shipments are declared on GR/SDF forms as per RBI instructions. Banks should inform exporter clients about the LOC details and the restriction on agency commission, while allowing remittance from EEFC accounts if needed. This supports Indian exports under the Foreign Trade Policy.

What you must do

Who it affects

AD Category-I banks handling export credit and LCs, Exporters of water pumps and eligible goods to Jamaica, Exim Bank and its financing operations

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What is the purpose of this line of credit?

It finances the purchase of water pumps by National Water Commission, Jamaica, with at least 85% of goods sourced from India, under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Can exporters pay agency commission on these exports?

No agency commission is payable. However, exporters may use their own resources or EEFC account balances to pay commission in free foreign exchange after full payment realisation.

What are the key dates for this LOC?

The credit agreement is effective from March 2, 2007. Letters of Credit must be opened by March 1, 2009, and disbursements completed by January 18, 2013.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2006-2007/312 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 36 April 05,  2007 To,             All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Exim Bank's Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 7.50 million to the Government of Jamaica Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement dated January 19, 2007 with the Government of Jamaica, making available to the latter, a Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 7.50 million (USD Seven million five hundred thousand only) to finance purchase of water pumps by National Water Commission, Jamaica which are eligible for export under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India and which may be agreed to be financed by Exim Bank in terms of this Agreement. Out of the total credit, not less than 85 per cent shall be utilised for financing purchase of eligible goods from India or be of Indian origin. 2. The credit agreement under the LOC is effective from March 2, 2007. The terminal date for opening of Letters of Credit will be March 1, 2009 (24 months from the effective date) and the terminal date for disbursement will be January 18, 2013 (72 months from the date of execution of the Credit Agreement i.e. January 19, 2007) 3. Shipments under the credit will have to be declared on GR / SDF Forms as per instructions issued by Reserve Bank from time to time. 4. No agency commission shall be payable in respect of exports financed under the above line of credit. However, if required, the exporter may use his own resources or utilise balances of his EEFC account for payment of commission in free foreign exchange. Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) 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. AD Category-I banks may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their exporter constituents and advise them to obtain full details of the Line of Credit from Exim Bank's office at Centre One, Floor 21, World Trade Centre Complex, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005. 6. The Directions contained in this circular have been issued under sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 (42 of 1999) and is without prejudice to permissions / approvals, if any, required under any other law.    Yours faithfully,   (Salim Gangadharan)     Chief General Manager-in-Charge
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Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (AD Category-I banks handling export credit and LCs, Exporters of water pumps and eligible goods to Jamaica, Exim Bank and its financing operations), your first concrete step on “Exim Bank USD 7.5 mn LOC to Jamaica for Water Pumps” is: “Notify exporter constituents about Exim Bank's USD 7.50 million LOC to Jamaica for water pump exports.” (RBI issued this 05 Apr 2007).

  1. Circular: RBI/2006-2007/312 -- Exim Bank USD 7.5 mn LOC to Jamaica for Water Pumps
  2. Issued: 05 Apr 2007
  3. Action required: Notify exporter constituents about Exim Bank's USD 7.50 million LOC to Jamaica for water pump exports.
  4. Action required: Ensure all shipments under this credit are declared on GR/SDF forms as per prevailing RBI instructions.
  5. Action required: Do not allow any agency commission payments for exports financed under this LOC; only permit remittance from EEFC accounts after full contract value realisation.
  6. Action required: Advise exporters to contact Exim Bank at their Mumbai office for full LOC details.
  7. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  8. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  9. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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