RBI Extends Export Deadlines to Ease Trade Disruption Impact

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rolled out a fresh set of relief measures today to help exporters weather mounting global trade disruptions.

The move comes as Indian shipments continue to feel the heat from the steep 50% US tariff that took effect on August 27, tightening margins and slowing payment cycles.

In a major relaxation, the RBI has now allowed exporters 15 months to bring back proceeds from their shipments, up from the current 9-month limit. This extension aims to ease the cash-flow strain many exporters are facing as they deal with delayed orders and higher compliance burdens under the new US tariff regime.

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The central bank has also expanded the timeline for shipment of goods. Exporters who receive advance payments will now have up to three years, instead of one, to complete the dispatch, offering much-needed breathing room in a disrupted global supply chain. This shift is expected to benefit sectors with long production cycles and those struggling with overseas logistics bottlenecks.

Adding to the relief package, the RBI announced a temporary window for deferment of term-loan payments and working-capital interest falling due between September 1 and December 31, 2025. Banks have also been asked to reassess working-capital needs, giving companies more flexibility as they navigate uncertain demand.

In another significant step, exporters now get 450 days to repay export credits disbursed by March 31, 2026. Relaxed norms have also been extended to those unable to dispatch goods against packing credits obtained by August 31, 2025.

Together, these measures underline a strong policy push to support India’s export sector at a time of deepening global headwinds.