Export proceeds: how the nine-month period works
The ordinary realisation and repatriation period is nine months under the amended 2026 regulation. The starting event varies by export category.
What to do
For services use the invoice date. Goods use the shipment event, and goods exported to an overseas warehouse have a separate sale-based starting event. Identify any project-export terms or written bank extension before calculating a date. The calculator gives an unextended illustration, not a ruling on your transaction.
A service invoice dated 31 January 2027 reaches the illustrative nine-month date on 31 October 2027.
Avoid this mistake
Do not use month-end EDF filing rules to calculate the service realisation period.
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