Export Proceeds Realisation Period Extended Till Sep 2012
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/241 · issued 01 Nov 2011 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI extends the 12-month export proceeds realisation period for goods/software from Oct 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2012. SEZ and warehouse export rules unchanged. Banks must inform customers.
The rule, in the simplest words
Exporters of goods or software now have 12 months (instead of 6 months) to bring back the money from their exports, until September 30, 2012.
This rule applies to exports made from October 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012.
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units and exports to warehouses outside India still follow the old rules (no change for them).
Banks must tell their customers about this extended time to bring back export money.
How it plays out — a real example
A forex & trade-finance officer in Indore, Priya, receives a call from an exporter of software who shipped a product in November 2011. Priya explains that the bank has updated its system to allow 12 months for the payment to come in, so the exporter has until November 2012 to bring back the foreign currency, giving them more breathing room for their working capital.
What changed
The temporary relaxation allowing 12 months (instead of 6) for export proceeds realisation, which was set to expire on Sep 30, 2011, has been extended for another year until Sep 30, 2012. This follows a review with the Government of India.
What it means for you
Exporters get continued breathing room to bring back foreign exchange, reducing pressure on working capital. Banks must update their internal systems and customer advisories to reflect the extended timeline. No change for SEZ units or warehouse exports.
What you must do
Update internal compliance calendars to reflect the extended realisation period up to Sep 30, 2012.
Notify all export customers about the continuation of the 12-month window.
Ensure no change in reporting or documentation for SEZ and warehouse export transactions.
Monitor circulars for any further extensions or modifications post Sep 2012.
Who it affects
AD Category-I banks handling export documents, Exporters of goods and software, Compliance and trade finance teams
❓ Common questions
Does this circular change the realisation period for SEZ units?
No, the provisions for SEZ units and exports to overseas warehouses remain unchanged as per earlier instructions.
What is the effective date of this extension?
The extension is effective from October 1, 2011, and will remain in force until September 30, 2012.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2011-12/241
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.40
November 01, 2011
To,
All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks
Madam / Sir,
Export of Goods and Software – Realisation and
Repatriation of export proceeds – Liberalisation
Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 47 dated March 31, 2011 enhancing the period of realization and repatriation to India of the amount representing the full export value of goods or software exported, from six months to twelve months from the date of export. This relaxation was available up to September 30, 2011.
2. The issue has since been reviewed and it has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, to extend the above relaxation w.e.f. October 01, 2011 till September 30, 2012.
3. The provisions in regard to period of realization and repatriation to India of the full export value of goods or software exported by a unit situated in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as well as exports made to warehouses established outside India remain unchanged.
4. AD Category-I banks may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their constituents and customers concerned.
5. 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 are without prejudice to permissions / approvals, if any, required under any other law.
Yours faithfully,
(Rashmi Fauzdar)
Chief General Manager
Related Press Release
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/241 · issued 01 Nov 2011. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (AD Category-I banks handling export documents, Exporters of goods and software, Compliance and trade finance teams), your first concrete step on “Export Proceeds Realisation Period Extended Till Sep 2012” is: “Update internal compliance calendars to reflect the extended realisation period up to Sep 30, 2012.” (RBI issued this 01 Nov 2011).
Circular: RBI/2011-12/241 -- Export Proceeds Realisation Period Extended Till Sep 2012
Issued: 01 Nov 2011
Action required: Update internal compliance calendars to reflect the extended realisation period up to Sep 30, 2012.
Action required: Notify all export customers about the continuation of the 12-month window.
Action required: Ensure no change in reporting or documentation for SEZ and warehouse export transactions.
Action required: Monitor circulars for any further extensions or modifications post Sep 2012.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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