{"id":8437,"date":"2026-03-23T16:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/blog\/?p=8437"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:58:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:28:02","slug":"dgft-revises-interest-subvention-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/blog\/dgft-revises-interest-subvention-guidelines","title":{"rendered":"DGFT Revises Interest Subvention Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trade Notice No. 33\/2025-26<\/a>, Dated 20-03-2026<\/p>\n

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued amendments to the Interest Subvention guidelines under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) \u2013 Niryat Protsahan<\/strong>, aimed at enhancing clarity, transparency, and procedural certainty<\/strong> in the scheme.<\/p>\n

1. Alignment with RBI Directions<\/h2>\n

The revised framework aligns eligibility conditions with prevailing RBI guidelines<\/strong>, ensuring consistency between export credit norms and interest subvention benefits.<\/p>\n

2. Stricter Eligibility and Compliance Conditions<\/h2>\n

The amendments introduce tighter conditions for availing benefits:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • No interest subvention will be available once an account turns Non-Performing Asset (NPA)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Exporters must ensure compliance with all eligibility requirements at the time of disbursal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These measures aim to ensure that only creditworthy and compliant accounts<\/strong> receive benefits.<\/p>\n

    3. Mandatory Unique Identification Number (UIN)<\/h2>\n

    A key procedural change is the introduction of a mandatory Unique Identification Number (UIN)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • UIN must be generated prior to disbursal of export credit<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • It serves as a tracking mechanism for monitoring subvention claims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      4. Non-Portability of UIN<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • The UIN is non-portable across banks<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • In case of a change in lending institution<\/strong>, a fresh UIN must be generated<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This strengthens traceability and control<\/strong> over the scheme.<\/p>\n

        5. No Retrospective Benefit<\/h2>\n

        The amendments clearly provide that:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • No retrospective benefit will be allowed<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Interest subvention will apply only to eligible export credit disbursed after the relevant date<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • The applicable rate will be the rate prevailing on the date of disbursal<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          6. Streamlined Claim and Reimbursement Mechanism<\/h2>\n

          The DGFT has introduced a more structured and digitised process:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • Banks must follow an online claim submission mechanism<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Claims will be based on UIN-linked reporting and detailed data submission<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            7. Responsibility of Exporters<\/h2>\n

            Exporters are required to:<\/p>\n

              \n
            • Ensure that aggregate claims remain within prescribed limits<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Maintain proper compliance with scheme conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              8. Objective of the Amendments<\/h2>\n

              The revised guidelines aim to:<\/p>\n

                \n
              • Improve transparency and monitoring<\/strong> of interest subvention claims<\/li>\n
              • Strengthen control mechanisms through UIN tracking<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Align export credit benefits with prudential banking norms<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Enhance ease of administration through digitisation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Overall, the amendments create a more robust, accountable, and technology-driven framework<\/strong> for delivering interest subvention benefits to exporters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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