Simplification of PRC process for EPCG and Advanced Authorization EO Extensions

Simplification of PRC process for EPCG and Advanced Authorization EO Extensions

Trade Notice No. 21/2026-27

To

1. All Exporters/Members of Trade & Industry
2. All Export Promotion Councils/Commodity Boards

Subject: Introduction of Automated Facility for Grant of Export Obligation Extension through PRC/EPCG Committee – Ease of Doing Business

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has been undertaking various measures towards digitalisation, process simplification and reduction of manual intervention with a view to facilitating the trade community and further enhancing Ease of Doing Business.

2. In this regard, it is hereby informed that DGFT has introduced an automated facility for grant of Export Obligation (EO) extension in respect of Advance Authorisation (AA) and EPCG Authorisation cases considered by the PRC/EPCG Committee.
3. With the introduction of the new automated facility, the process has now been simplified. Where an exporter applies for EO extension in respect of an Advance Authorisation/EPCG Authorisation through the PRC/EPCG Committee and the Committee decides to grant the EO extension, the approved EO extension will be processed through the system without requiring the exporter to file a separate EO extension application at concerned RA.
4. The process will operate as follows:
5. The exporter applies for consideration of EO extension request in PRC/EPCG Committee for concerned Advance Authorisation/EPCG Authorisation.
6. Based on the Committee's decision, if extension is approved, the said EO Extension shall be processed directly through the system. A letter will be issued for payment of the prescribed EO Extension fee on the submitted PRC/EPCG Committee file.

iii. The exporter shall pay the requisite fee through the DGFT portal and submit the response.

1. Upon submission of the response and successful payment, the EO extension file will be automatically created, approved in the system and the corresponding EO Extension Letter will be generated.
2. The automated facility eliminates the requirement for re-application of EO extension after the PRC Committee decision and reduces the need for subsequent manual processing and verification by the Regional Authority. The revised EO expiry date will also be reflected in the system records of the concerned Authorisation and transmitted to ICEGATE.
3. Help manual & Feedback: A detailed Help Manual for the above functionality is available on the DGFT portal for the guidance of exporters and other stakeholders. Stakeholders are also encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions through email at dgftedi@nic.in.
4. Support Channels: For assistance, exporters may contact the DGFT Helpdesk through the toll-free number or raise a service ticket via the DGFT website under Services -> DGFT Helpdesk Service.

This Trade Notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority.

(Manoj Kumar Meena)
Deputy Director, DGFT

1. Know More about EPCG Export Obligation Period

2. Know more about Advance Authorization scheme