eBRC Explained: BRC Status Check and Realisation Date for Exporters
What a BRC is in export, how today's self-certified eBRC works on the DGFT portal, how to check eBRC status, and what the realisation date actually refers to.
A BRC (bank realisation certificate) is the record that an export has been paid for. In India it's now an electronic eBRC on the DGFT portal: your bank reports the inward remittance, and you self-certify the eBRC against your export. The realisation date is the date the bank received the foreign currency proceeds.
Our eBRC guide covers the background. This post answers the practical questions exporters search for: what BRC means, how to check status, and what the realisation date refers to.
What is BRC in export?
Indian exporters must realise (receive payment for) their exports and repatriate the proceeds within the period RBI prescribes. The BRC proves that happened. It's used to support export incentive and scheme claims, and as evidence of realisation for other government purposes. The paper BRC issued by banks has been replaced by the electronic eBRC.
How eBRC works today
- The buyer pays; your AD bank receives the foreign currency.
- The bank reports the inward remittance to the DGFT system (an Inward Remittance Message, or IRM).
- You log in to the DGFT portal, see the IRM, and link it to the relevant export (shipping bill or invoice).
- You self-certify the eBRC on the portal — individually, in bulk, or via API integration.
DGFT moved to this self-certification model so exporters don't have to request a BRC from the bank for every shipment. Formats do change — for example, a "mode of export" field was added for services exports from May 2025 — so check the current DGFT trade notices when you certify.
How to check eBRC status
- Log in to the DGFT portal with your IEC and open the eBRC section of your dashboard.
- Check whether the bank's IRM has arrived — if it hasn't, the bank hasn't reported the remittance yet.
- Check whether the IRM is linked to the right shipping bill or invoice, and whether the eBRC has been certified.
- If an IRM is missing or shows the wrong amount or IEC, raise it with your AD bank — only the bank can correct its report.
What is the realisation date?
The realisation date is the date your bank received the export proceeds — not the invoice date, shipment date or the date you certified the eBRC. It's compared against the export date (the LEO date on the shipping bill — see what happens after you file a shipping bill) to confirm payment came within the permitted period.
A note on the 2026 rules
India's foreign exchange regulations for export of goods and services were revised from 1 October 2026, including new reporting for services exports. The eBRC self-certification process continues on the DGFT portal, but confirm the current realisation period and any reporting changes with your AD bank. Informational only — not legal or tax advice; verify against DGFT and RBI notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of BRC?
Bank Realisation Certificate. eBRC is the electronic version, now self-certified by the exporter on the DGFT portal using the bank's remittance data.
Who issues the eBRC now?
Under the upgraded system the exporter self-certifies it on the DGFT portal, based on the inward remittance data the bank reports. The bank no longer has to issue a BRC for each export.
Why can't I see my payment on the DGFT portal?
Usually because the bank hasn't reported the inward remittance yet, or reported it against a different IEC. Ask your AD bank to confirm the IRM was sent and to correct any details.
Is the realisation date the date on the invoice?
No. It's the date the bank received the foreign currency proceeds. The invoice date and shipment date are separate.
Realisation is easier to track when every invoice and payment sits on one ledger per buyer. Bilexor's customer ledger shows what each overseas buyer has paid against each invoice, in its currency, so you know which exports are still open before you go to the DGFT portal. Bilexor doesn't file with DGFT or your bank.
Informational only — not legal, banking, tax, or customs advice. Always verify document and LC requirements with your bank, CHA / customs broker, and buyer before presentation.