Easy Trading of EPCG Scrips through DGFT Module

· DGFT has received representations from exporters regarding difficulties in using manually/offline issued Post Export EPCG duty credit scrips.

· To resolve this, an online module has been launched on the DGFT portal for issuance of electronic Post Export EPCG scrips.

· The module enables seamless data exchange between DGFT and ICEGATE, facilitating easier utilisation of scrips by exporters.

· Regional Authorities (RAs) will now process applications online and generate scrips electronically, which are directly transmitted to ICEGATE.

· The module covers three key scenarios:

o Scenario 1:

§ Authorisation not closed → exporter applies online for closure.

§ Upon RA approval, electronic scrip is generated and transmitted to ICEGATE.

o Scenario 2:

§ Scrip already generated but not transmitted or expired before transmission.

§ Exporter raises Service Request Ticket → scrip is revalidated and transmitted with a new expiry date.

o Scenario 3:

§ Authorisation closed but no scrip generated or only manual scrip issued.

§ Exporter raises Service Request Ticket with details and documents.

§ RA approves → electronic scrip generated (full/partial) and transmitted to ICEGATE.

· Exporters facing technical or operational issues can report them to Policy Cell-5/EG&TF, DGFT Headquarters.

· The circular has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

[DGFT Trade Notice No. 02/2026-27 Dated 21 April 2026]

Subject: Instructions regarding Issuance/Re-issuance/Extension of Validity of Post Export EPCG Scrips - Activation of Post Export EPCG Module.

This Directorate has received representations from the Post Export EPCG authorisation holders about difficulties being faced in utilization of the scrips issued manually/offiine by the Regional Authorities (RAs).

2. In order to address this issue, an online module for issuance of electronic Post Export EPCG Duty Credit scrips has been developed and deployed on the DGFT portal for use by the authorisation holders as well as RAs. The said module will allow seamless exchange of data between DGFT and ICEGATE with respect to such electronically issued scrips thereby facilitating subsequent utilization by exporters.

3. The concerned Regional Authority of DGFT will examine the request in the online module and generate scrip online which will be transmitted to ICEGATE.

4. The online module has been designed to address the following scenarios:

Scenario 1: Post Export EPCG Authorisation is not closed in the system.

The applicant can apply for the closure of Post-export EPCG Authorisation in the online portal to the concerned RA alongwith the supporting documents. Once the RA approves the applicat ion, the Post Export EPCG Scrip would be generated and would be transmitted electronically to ICEGATE.

Scenario 2: Post Export EPCG Authorisation closure application was submitted online, and, after approval, the scrip had been generated online. However, the scrip is either valid and has not been transmitted to ICEGATE, or, has expired pending such transmission.

The applicant will raise a Service Request Ticket online on the DGFT portal giving details of the Post Export EPCG scrip which is required to be revalidated/re transmitted , as the case maybe. When file is duly approved, existing scrip gets transmitted to ICEGATE with new expiry date.

Scenario 3: Post Export EPCG Authorization is closed but either no scrip is generated or manual scrip has been generated.

The applicant will raise a Service Request Ticket online on the DGFT portal giving details of the application for closure of Post Export EPCG Authorization being made by him/her to the concerned RA alongwith details and utilisation status of manual scrip generated, if any, as well as enclose the supporting documents for the generation of electronic scrip (for full amount or part amount, as the case may be). When file is duly approved by the concerned RA, the electronic scrip gets transmitted to ICEGATE.

5. Any operational issues or system related difficulties faced during the processing or transmission may be immediately brought to the notice of Policy Cell-5/EG&TF, DGFT (Headquarters) for necessary resolution.

This issues with approval of the Competent Authority.

[Issued from F. No. 01/36/218/45/AM-25/EPCG]