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RBI launches EDPMS for export data reporting

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-14/481 · issued 04 Feb 2014 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI introduces EDPMS, a single IT platform for AD banks to report all export-related returns (XOS, ENC, Sch.3-6, EBW, ETX) replacing multiple standalone systems. Banks must submit a form by Feb 10, 2014 for credentials; data upload/download becomes daily.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

A forex & trade-finance officer in Indore, Priya, used to fill five different forms for export reports. Now she logs into EDPMS once a day, uploads all new export deals, and downloads data from Customs. When a customer's export papers come to her bank but were first handled by another bank, she sends an AD transfer request through EDPMS, and the other bank approves it in 3 days—no more paper NOCs.

What changed

RBI replaced multiple separate export returns (XOS, ENC, Sch.3-6, EBW, ETX) with a unified IT system called EDPMS. Primary export data from Customs/SEZ/STPI will flow to RBI's server and be shared with banks; AD banks must upload/download data daily. AD transfer requests (for export documents handled by a different bank) will be processed within 7 days via EDPMS, eliminating paper NOCs.

What it means for you

Banks will now manage all export-related reporting through a single online platform, reducing manual effort and errors. Real-time data sharing with RBI enables faster follow-up on export proceeds and better monitoring. AD banks must adapt to daily data submission and the new AD transfer workflow, which streamlines inter-bank coordination.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Category-I Authorised Dealer banks, Exporters dealing with AD banks, RBI's export monitoring division

❓ Common questions

What is the cut-off date for switching to EDPMS?

RBI will notify the cut-off date shortly. After that date, all new shipping documents must be reported in EDPMS; old documents continue in the legacy system until completion.

How will AD transfer requests work in EDPMS?

Banks can raise AD transfer requests electronically within EDPMS when export documents are submitted to a different AD. The receiving bank must approve or disapprove within 7 days, eliminating paper NOCs.

What happens to old export returns during the transition?

Both old and new systems will run in parallel for some time. Old shipping documents will still be reported in the legacy system until their cycle ends.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2013-14/481 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.101 February 4, 2014 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Export of Goods and Services: Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 12 dated September 9, 2000 in terms of which AD Category – I banks are required to furnish the various returns/statements relating to export of Goods/Services as given under Part C- Authorised Dealer obligation in the annexure of the said circular. The mode/manner of submission of return has been amended from time to time. 2. As of now, AD banks are submitting the various returns like XOS (export outstanding statements), ENC (Export Bills Negotiated / sent for collection) for acknowledgement of receipt of Export documents, Sch.3 to 6 (realization of export proceeds), EBW (write-off of export bills), ETX (extension of realization of export bills) relating to Export transaction under FEMA to RBI. These various returns are being managed on a different solo application or manually. 3. With a view to simplify the procedure for filling various returns and for better monitoring, a comprehensive IT- based system called EDPMS has been developed which will facilitate the banks to report all the above mentioned returns through a single platform. In the new system, the primary data on exports transactions including offsite software exports from all the sources viz. Customs/SEZ/STPI will flow to RBI secured server and then the same will be shared with the respective banks for follow up with the exporters. Subsequently, the document submission and realization data will be reported back by the AD banks to RBI through the same secured RBI server so as to update the RBI database on real time basis to facilitate quicker follow up/ data generation. The AD banks are required to download and upload the data on daily basis. 4. The system will also facilitate the Authorised Dealer to raise the Authorised Dealer (AD) transfer request in case of Export document submitted to the Authorised Dealers other than declared in the export document which will discontinue the paper based NOC issued by the AD banks. AD banks have to approve/disapprove the AD transfer request within 7 days from date of request. 5. The date of inception of the system along with user credentials and web link for accessing the system would be communicated to the AD banks shortly through e-mail. For user name and password, AD banks are advised to submit a fill-in form ( format annexed ) through E-mail on or before February 10, 2014. Clarification required, if any, may also be sent to the aforesaid email-id of Reserve Bank of India. 6. A cut-off date for shipping documents to be reported in the new system will be notified shortly which will be the commencement date of the new system. The entire shipping document should be reported in the new system after cut-off date and old shipping documents would continue to be reported in the old system till completion of the cycle. Both the old and new systems will run parallel to each other for some time before the old system is discontinued. 7. Authorised Dealers may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their constituents concerned. 8. The directions contained in this circular have been issued under Section 10(4) and Section 11(1) of the FEMA, 1999 (42 of 1999) and are without prejudice to permissions / approvals, if any, required under any other law. Yours faithfully, (C.D Srinivasan) Chief General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-14/481 · issued 04 Feb 2014. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Who does what — compliance checklist
💻 IT / Systems
  • Prepare to download/upload export transaction data on a daily basis once the system goes live.
  • Notify exporters about the upcoming system change and parallel run with the old system.
📜 Compliance
  • Submit the fill-in form for EDPMS user credentials to RBI by February 10, 2014 via email.
  • Train staff on the new EDPMS platform and the 7-day AD transfer request approval process.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Category-I Authorised Dealer banks, Exporters dealing with AD banks, RBI's export monitoring division), your first concrete step on “RBI launches EDPMS for export data reporting” is: “Submit the fill-in form for EDPMS user credentials to RBI by February 10, 2014 via email.” (RBI issued this 04 Feb 2014).

  1. Circular: RBI/2013-14/481 -- RBI launches EDPMS for export data reporting
  2. Issued: 04 Feb 2014
  3. Action required: Submit the fill-in form for EDPMS user credentials to RBI by February 10, 2014 via email.
  4. Action required: Prepare to download/upload export transaction data on a daily basis once the system goes live.
  5. Action required: Train staff on the new EDPMS platform and the 7-day AD transfer request approval process.
  6. Action required: Notify exporters about the upcoming system change and parallel run with the old system.
  7. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  8. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  9. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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