New Delhi: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the export obligation (EO) period for specified Advance Authorisations and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Authorisations until August 31, 2026, citing ongoing geopolitical disruptions affecting global shipping and logistics.
The extension, announced through Public Notice No. 51/2025–26 issued on March 6, applies to authorisations whose EO or block-wise fulfilment period was scheduled to expire between March 1 and May 31, 2026.
Under the measure, exporters will receive the extension automatically without the need to submit any application or pay composition fees, providing operational flexibility to businesses impacted by disruptions in international trade routes and supply chains.
The relief covers Advance Authorisations, including Advance Authorisation for Annual Requirement and Special Advance Authorisation, as well as EPCG authorisations issued under India’s export promotion schemes.
The move is aimed at supporting exporters facing logistical challenges due to evolving geopolitical conditions and ensuring that temporary disruptions do not affect compliance with export commitments.
DGFT regional authorities will verify compliance with export obligations at the time of issuing Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODC) or while closing authorisations, the ministry said, adding that customs authorities have been informed to facilitate exports under the revised timelines.
The government said the step reflects its continued efforts to safeguard export performance while easing compliance pressures on businesses navigating volatile global trade conditions.