1. What is eBRC?

“eBRC” stands for Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate. It is issued as confirmation that the exporter has received payment from the buyer against the export of goods or services.

2. What is an IRM Number?

IRM stands for Inward Remittance Message Number. It is a unique reference assigned by banks to inward remittances, used to identify and link payments to the exporter’s account.

3. What is ORM?

ORM stands for Outward Remittance Message, generated by banks for outward payments such as import remittances or export refunds/discounting payments.

4. What is the Purpose Code?

The Purpose Code defines the nature of the transaction (e.g., export, advance, deemed export). Exporters must select the correct code while generating eBRC.

5. Can we mention Invoice No. instead of Bill ID No. while generating BRCs?

Yes. Initially, it was mandatory to mention the Bill ID No. However, as exporters faced issues in collecting Bill IDs from banks, DGFT now allows the use of Invoice No. for BRC generation.

6. What is Bill ID in an eBRC certificate?

In the eBRC certificate, the Bill ID is the Invoice Number.

7. How can I check IRM utilisation status?

You can check your IRM utilisation report on the DGFT Portal:

1. Login to DGFT Portal

2. Go to My Dashboard → Repositories

3. Scroll down and click View IRM Utilisation Report

4. Enter criteria (search by e-BRC Date or IRM Date)

5. Submit request → Click the Processed link to download the report

8. I don’t have my IRM No. How can I find it?

• Normally, your bank provides a Release Advice with IRM No.

• If not, and you know the amount & date of realisation:

  1. Login to DGFT Portal

  2. Go to My Dashboard → Repositories

  3. Click IRM / ORM Repository

  4. Enter the Remittance Date → Search

  5. IRM No. will be displayed

9. What is the time period for cancellation of a BRC from the DGFT Portal?

Exporters can cancel an e-BRC within 120 days of its generation.

10. Can we cancel BRCs after 120 days?

No. Exporters cannot cancel BRCs themselves after 120 days. However, the bank can flag and cancel the BRC upon request.

11. Can exporters cancel eBRCs issued by banks?

No. Exporters can only cancel eBRCs that are generated via DGFT Portal. Bank-issued eBRCs cannot be cancelled directly by exporters.

12. How can banks cancel eBRCs?

Banks have the option to flag and cancel eBRCs through their Risk Management System (RMS). Exporters must follow up with their banks for cancellation after 120 days.

13. Can e-BRCs be generated for multiple invoices under one SOFTEX form?

Yes. Multiple eBRCs can be generated from a single SOFTEX by entering each Invoice No.

14. Can multiple eBRCs be generated from a single SOFTEX form?

Yes, exporters can generate multiple invoice-wise eBRCs from a single SOFTEX.

15. Can exporters generate eBRCs in bulk?

Yes. Exporters can:

• Use the Bulk Generation facility on DGFT Portal (Services → eBRC → Bulk Generate eBRC)

• Integrate via API for automated eBRC generation

16. Can e-commerce exporters (PayPal/Wise, etc.) generate eBRCs?

Yes. Exporters must request their bank to report the IRM. Once IRM is available in the system, they can self-generate eBRC via DGFT Portal.

17. Can eBRC be generated for services exports?

Yes. Exporters must use the correct Purpose Code and specify the Mode of Export of Services (as per WTO GATS classification):

• Mode 1: Cross-Border Supply (IT services, telemedicine, online education)

• Mode 2: Consumption Abroad (tourism, medical treatment in India)

• Mode 3: Commercial Presence (subsidiary/joint venture abroad)

• Mode 4: Presence of Natural Persons (IT professionals, doctors working overseas temporarily)

18. Can eBRCs be generated when the Shipping Bill AD code and IRM AD code differ?

Yes. eBRC can be generated even if AD codes differ. The remittance receiving bank reports the IRM to DGFT, and the exporter generates eBRC accordingly.

19. Is cross-currency bill realisation allowed in eBRC?

Yes. eBRC can be generated even if the currency of the Shipping Bill differs from the currency of the IRM.

20. Where can I download eBRCs after generation?

Login to DGFT Portal → My Dashboard → Repositories → Bills Repository and search using parameters like:

• BRC No., Issue Date, Shipping Bill No., Bill ID, Authorisation No., Utilisation Status.

21. What happens if an incorrect Purpose Code is used?

Banks can amend the IRM purpose code, and exporters must then generate eBRC using the updated code.

22. Can BRCs be cancelled and reissued?

Yes. Banks can cancel and reissue eBRCs by uploading the corrected XML file in DGFT Portal.

23. Can exporters generate eBRC without IRM?

No. eBRC cannot be generated without IRM being reported by the bank.

24. Can BRC be generated for deemed exports?

Yes, but exporters must use the purpose code P1505, which is the only permitted code for deemed exports.

25. Can bulk IRM/ORM data be shared with DGFT?

Yes, banks can share bulk IRM/ORM data in a single API call.

26. Can exporters generate eBRC through API integration?

Yes. Exporters can integrate their systems with DGFT to generate eBRCs via API.

For more FAQs click on link https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/DGFT-FAQs-on-Self-Certification-of-eBRC-dated-1.1.pdf