Reserve Bank of India limits exporters' repatriation to 9 months
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The Reserve Bank of India just changed the rules for exporters: now they have to bring their foreign earnings back to India within nine months instead of the old 15-month window.
This refers to October 1, 2026, but the RBI reversed the planned 15-month relaxation before that date, so the 9-month repatriation period remains in force; it covers all export payments, even if goods are stored in warehouses abroad.
The goal? To get more dollars flowing into India and help keep the rupee strong.
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These updates may support the rupee.