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UPDATED: Feb 16, 2026

PART I [Deleted]

PART II: TRADE CREDITS (TC)

44. Can SBLC be issued by AD banks on behalf of their customers for availing short term trade finance from overseas lenders in foreign currency? +

44. Can SBLC be issued by AD banks on behalf of their customers for availing short term trade finance from overseas lenders in foreign currency?

AD banks can issue SBLC on behalf of their customers for availing short term trade credit from overseas lenders in foreign currency subject to such SBLCs complying with the provisions contained in Department of Banking Regulation Master Circular No. DBR. No. Dir. BC.11/13.03.00/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on “Guarantees and Co-acceptances”, as amended from time to time.

45. As per the new guidelines AD banks are required to report permissions granted for settlement of delayed import dues as per the applicable procedure. AD banks are also required to report permissions granted for settlement of delayed import dues by Regional offices of Reserve Bank on a similar basis. Is the mandated reporting only for approvals accorded for extensions up to one year/three years for non-capital/capital goods respectively? +

AD banks are required to report all permissions granted by the AD banks/Regional offices of Reserve Bank for settlement of delayed import dues irrespective of the tenures of extension sought.