RBI issues Export and Import Regulations, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI’) has issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 (‘Regulations’) on 16 January 2026 post public consultation on the draft Export and Import Regulations and Directions released in July 2024 and thereafter, in April 2025 (‘Draft EXIM guidelines’).

The Regulations shall come into force on 01 October 2026.

This Alert summarizes the key changes introduced under the Regulations.

 

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