Older outstanding export invoices under the new rules
The transition provisions let ADs handle outstanding cases under specified powers while preserving earlier acts and omissions. A historical invoice needs its own chronology.
What to do
Collect the original export or invoice date, old declaration reference, earlier extensions, receipts and outstanding balance. Ask the AD which transition provision it applies. Use the current calculator only as an illustration when the bank confirms the relevant starting event and period.
A 2025 invoice already recorded under an earlier workflow should not be silently recreated as a new October 2026 export.
Avoid this mistake
Do not assume the new effective date clears every previous reporting issue.
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 · Directions to authorised dealers — Primary direction
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