RBI Issues Trade Relief Measures for Exporters
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What Happened
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What Changed
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Export Realisation Period: BEFORE exporters had 9 months to realise and repatriate the full value of exports. NOW the timeline is extended to 15 months from the date of export.
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Advance Payment Shipments: BEFORE exporters receiving advance payments had to ship goods within 1 year. NOW the timeline is extended to 3 years or as per the contractual agreement, whichever is later.
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Repayment Moratorium: BEFORE standard loans required regular instalment and interest payments. NOW a moratorium is permitted on term loan instalments and working capital interest falling due between September 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
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Export Credit Repayment: BEFORE the maximum period for pre-shipment and post-shipment export credit was 1 year. NOW the period is extended to 450 days for credit disbursed up to March 31, 2026.
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Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the RBI Trade Relief Measures Directions 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The maximum period to realise and repatriate the full value of exports was extended from 9 months to 15 months. 2. Exporters availing the loan moratorium will have their accounts automatically downgraded to Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?