RBI EDF rule from October 2026: what changed?
The 2026 framework took effect on 1 October 2026. Read the January regulations together with the September amendment and the authorised-dealer directions.
What to do
Use the consolidated regulation to identify the declaration route. Use the September amendment for realisation periods. Separate current exports from older outstanding cases: the transition provisions preserve earlier acts and omissions while giving banks powers to handle outstanding matters. Ask your bank which process it now publishes.
An article quoting the January text alone may still say fifteen months. The September amendment changes the ordinary period to nine months.
Avoid this mistake
An effective date is not the same as an invoice due date. Do not apply a single deadline to every historical invoice.
Keep a clear record
Retain the underlying invoice or accepted statement, supporting correspondence and any acknowledgement from the designated authority or authorised-dealer bank. The tools here prepare information; only the appropriate authority can confirm acceptance, extension or closure.
Is this an official instruction from my bank?
No. This is independent educational guidance. Use the linked primary sources and ask your bank for its current process and written confirmation.
Can the website file my EDF?
No. Your inputs stay in your browser. Downloads are preparation documents and must be reviewed before use through an official channel.
Checked 8 October 2026. Regulation-based guidance; bank procedures can differ.
RBI · Export and Import of Goods and Services Regulations, 2026 — Primary regulation
RBI · 22 September 2026 amendment — Primary amendment
RBI · Directions to authorised dealers — Primary direction
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