DGFT, through Trade Notice No. 20/2026-27-DGFT dated 12 August 2026, has invited comments and suggestions on a Draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reporting Inward Remittance Messages (IRMs) relating to export transactions involving NBFC Factors, with the objective of streamlining export remittance reconciliation and facilitating self-generation of Electronic Bank Realisation Certificates (eBRCs). Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments within 30 days through the specified email address. The Draft SOP proposes that NBFC Factors use the text “AD-AD(P0092) EXP FACTORING PROCEED” in SWIFT messages when remitting factoring proceeds in foreign currency to AD-I Banks, while AD-I Banks should not create IRMs against such funds. Where export bills are discounted and money is released in INR to AD-I Banks, customers seeking IRMs should approach the Factors. The draft also provides for integration of remittance data, enabling exporters to view IRMs on the DGFT portal and self-certify eBRCs by matching remittance details with invoice or Shipping Bill records. It also refers to RBI’s Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 and the permitted foreign trade transaction limit of ₹25 lakh per transaction for AD Category II entities.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Trade Notice No. 20/2026-27-DGFT | Dated: 12 August, 2026
To,
1. All Exporters/Members of Trade & Industry
2. All Banking and Financial institutions
3. All Export Promotion Councils/Commodity Boards
Subject: Inviting comments/suggestions on Draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reporting of Inward Remittance Messages pertaining to NBFC Factors.
Kind attention is invited to the ongoing efforts of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) towards enhancing transparency, efficiency and ease of doing business in the export remittance reconciliation process.
2. In order to streamline the reporting of Inward Remittance Messages (IRMs) pertaining to export transactions involving NBFC Factors and to facilitate seamless self-generation of Electronic Bank Realisation Certificates (eBRCs), a Draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reporting of IRMs pertaining to NBFC Factors has been prepared and is placed at Annexure-I to this Trade Notice.
3. In regards above, Stakeholders, including exporters, banking institutions, NBFC Factors, Export Promotion Councils, Trade Bodies and other interested parties, are invited to examine the Draft SOP and furnish their comments, suggestions and inputs if any for further action.
4. Comments/suggestions may be submitted within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of this Trade Notice through e-mail at [email protected]. Stakeholders are requested to clearly mention “Comments on Draft SOP for reporting of IRMs pertaining to NBFC Factors” in the subject line of the email.
This Trade Notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
(Subha Laxmi)
Deputy DGFT
(Issued from File No.: 01/02/74/AM-24/EG&TF)
Annexure-I
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Dated: August, 2026
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Draft Trade Notice No… /2026-27
To
1. All Exporters/Members of Trade & Industry
2. All Banking and Financial institutions
3. All Export Promotion Councils/Commodity Boards
Subject: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reporting of IRMs pertaining to NBFC Factors -reg.
Reference is drawn to Trade Notice No. 12/2024-25 dated August 14, 2024, and Trade Notice No. 33/2023-24 dated November 10, 2023, wherein this Directorate introduced and subsequently enhanced the online self-certification mechanism for Electronic Bank Realisation Certificates (eBRCs). These initiatives aimed to streamline the reconciliation process of Electronic Bank Realisation Certificates (eBRCs) and promote ease of doing business through digital enablement.
2. In this regard, to further streamline the reporting of inward remittances received
through authorised NBFC Factors into the exporter’s account, the following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) shall be followed by NBFC Factors and AD-I Banks:
- The NBFC Factor will use “AD-AD(P0092) EXP FACTORING PROCEED” text message in all their SWIFT messages while remitting factoring proceeds in foreign currency to AD-I Banks. To ensure that the AD-I Banks do not create IRMs against FCY funds received by them from the Factors.
- When the Factors are discounting export bills and releasing money into INR to AD-I Banks, AD-I Banks will not receive any Swift message in such scenario. If any customer approaches AD-I Banks to create IRMs against such INR funds, AD-I Banks should advise customers to approach the Factors only.
- While remitting funds to AD-I Banks, AD-III entities (factoring agencies) shall follow the prescribed process and ensure correct identification of factoring-related transactions.
3. Further, the enhanced system facilitates the integration of remittance data associated with NBFC Factors, allowing exporters to view these IRMs on the DGFT portal and self-certify their eBRCs by matching the remittance details with the corresponding invoice or Shipping Bill records. This measure helps to improve transparency and accuracy in the export documentation process.
4. It is further informed that, RBI has notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 dated April 30, 2026, which has expanded the scope of permitted activities of AD Category II entities to include “Foreign trade transactions up to ₹25 lakh per transaction”. AD Category II entities may also be non-bank entities. Once licences are issued by RBI to applicants, these entities would also undertake reconciliation-related activities in DGFT system as well.
5. Help manual & Feedback:
User Manuals may be accessed on the DGFT website under the ‘Learn’ section (Application Help and FAQs -> eBRC). Stakeholders are also encouraged to provide their feedback via email to [email protected]
6. 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.
(Subha Laxmi)
Deputy DGFT
(Issued from File No.: 01/02/74/AM-24/EG&TF)
