DGFT initiated a tremendous step towards ease of doing business by enhancing digital platform for exporters. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued Trade Notice 33/2023-24 dated 10th November, 2023.
Pilot Launch: A soft launch of the revamped eBRC system was proposed with effect from 15th November 2023. Starting from given date, each bank will set its cut-off date based on their readiness after completing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
To improve trade facilitation for exporters, DGFT has implemented an enhanced electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (eBRC) system. This more streamlined process is based on electronic Inward Remittance Messages (IRMs) to be transmitted directly by banks to DGFT. Based on the IRMs received, the exporters shall self-certify their eBRCs.
The enhanced eBRC system shall enable exporters to reduce transaction time and costs. It would also ease the burden on bankers by simplifying the reconciliation of IRMs with shipping bills, SOFTEX, invoices, etc. and promote ease of doing business in general.
Exporters can use this facility given by DGFT for the following activities:
- View the IRMs/ORMs reported by the banks
- Generate eBRC (self-certification) from IRMs
- Cancellation of eBRC (if wrongly generated)
- Utilization of report for the IRMs
Exporters may contact the DGFT Helpdesk for eBRC-related issues, suggestions, or feedback through the following channels –
- Call the Toll-Free Helpdesk Support Number.
- Raise a Helpdesk ticket by navigating to DGFT website — > Services — > DGFT Helpdesk Service. Users may also track their earlier helpdesk ticket status or search previously filed helpdesk tickets.
The revamped eBRC system’s user guide and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will be available on the DGFT Website under the Learn Section. Additionally, DGFT will organize Exporter Outreach Programs to demonstrate and raise awareness about the revamped eBRC facility.
Pushkar Mer 