The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the timeline under the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) intervention, introduced under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).
As per DGFT Notification No. 37/2026-27 dated 30 September 2026, the eligibility and validity timeline under Component II of the EPM RELIEF Intervention has been extended up to 31 March 2027.
What is the DGFT RELIEF Intervention?
The RELIEF Intervention is part of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and is intended to support Indian exporters by addressing certain logistics and trade-related challenges.
The latest notification specifically extends the timeline under Component II for shipments meant for delivery or transshipment.
Important Points for Exporters
Exporters dealing with eligible shipments should carefully review:
1. Eligibility: Check whether the shipment falls within the eligibility criteria of Component II.
2. Shipment Timeline: Review whether the relevant delivery or transshipment falls within the extended period.
3. Documentation: Maintain the required documents and records applicable to the intervention.
4. Existing Conditions: The extension does not change all other provisions. The notification specifically states that the other provisions of Notification No. 65/2025-26 dated 19 March 2026, as amended from time to time, will remain unchanged. RELIEF- Notification No 37_0001…
Conclusion
The DGFT RELIEF Intervention timeline extension up to 31 March 2027 is an important update for exporters whose shipments fall under Component II.
Exporters should review their eligibility, shipment timelines and applicable documentation and ensure that they continue to follow the existing conditions prescribed under the relevant notifications.Notification No. 37/2026-27 dated 30 September 2026.