Summary: DGFT, through Trade Notice No. 21/2026-27-DGFT dated August 21, 2026, has introduced an automated facility for granting Export Obligation (EO) extension in Advance Authorisation (AA) and EPCG Authorisation cases considered by the PRC/EPCG Committee. Where the Committee approves an EO extension, exporters will no longer need to submit a separate extension application to the concerned Regional Authority. After approval, the system will issue a letter for payment of the prescribed EO extension fee on the submitted Committee file. Once the exporter pays the requisite fee through the DGFT portal and submits the response, the EO extension file will be automatically created and approved and the corresponding extension letter generated. The facility eliminates re-application following the Committee decision and reduces subsequent manual processing and verification by the Regional Authority. The revised EO expiry date will be reflected in the concerned Authorisation’s system records and transmitted to ICEGATE. A Help Manual is available on the DGFT portal for stakeholders.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
‘Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Trade Notice No. 21/2026-27-DGFT | Dated : August 21, 2026
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:
i. The exporter applies for consideration of EO extension request in PRC/EPCG Committee for concerned Advance Authorisation/EPCG Authorisation.
ii. 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 she pay the, requisite fee through the DGFT portal and submit the response.
iv. 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.
6. The automated facility eliminates the requirement for re-application of E0 extension after the PRC Committee decision and reduces the need for subsequent manual processing and verification by the Regional Authority. The revised E0 expiry date will also be reflected in the system records of the concerned Authorisation and transmitted to ICEGATE.
7. 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 [email protected].
8. 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 Draft Trade Notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
(Manoj Kumar Meena)
Deputy Director, DGFT
(Issued from File No.: 01 /02/102/AM-26/EG&TF)
