Export Credit · Pre & Post Shipment

Export Finance for every stage of your order

Working capital from raw-material purchase to final realization of export proceeds — Packing Credit before shipment and bill discounting / negotiation after. ECGC-backed.

Advance
80–95% post-shipment
Tenure
Up to 180 days
ECGC Cover
Up to 90%
1 · Pre-Shipment Finance

Packing Credit Limit (PCL)

A short-term loan to buy raw materials, process, manufacture, pack and ship goods — given before shipment, based on a confirmed export order or LC.

Key Features

  • Purpose — working capital for materials, wages, packing, transport to port
  • Limit type — fund-based, running account
  • Tenure — up to 180 days, extendable to 360 days with RBI approval
  • Interest rate — Repo Rate + Spread; competitive PCFC rates in USD / EUR
  • Currency — INR Packing Credit or Foreign Currency Packing Credit (PCFC)
  • Security — export order / LC, hypothecation of stock, ECGC cover

How It Works

01

You receive an export order / LC from an overseas buyer.

02

We sanction a Packing Credit Limit against the order.

03

You withdraw funds to procure materials and execute the order.

04

Once goods are shipped, the PCL is liquidated by Post-Shipment Finance.

Documents: IEC, RCMC, Export Order / LC, Proforma Invoice, GST, last 2 years financials.

2 · Post-Shipment Finance

Get paid faster, the moment you ship

Advance given after shipment — bridging the gap between shipment and actual receipt of payment from your overseas buyer.

Type
When used
Tenure
Export Bill Discounting
DA / DP bills drawn under LC
Up to 180 days
Export Bill Negotiation
Bills drawn under LC
Up to 180 days
Advance Against Export Bills for Collection
Non-LC bills sent on collection
Up to 180 days
Advance Against Duty Drawback
Against DBK receivables
Up to 90 days

How It Works

01

You ship goods and submit export documents.

02

We discount the bill and pay you 80–95% upfront.

03

On the due date, the buyer pays and we adjust the loan.

04

Balance is released minus interest / charges.

Key Features

  • Purpose — immediate cash post-shipment instead of waiting for buyer payment
  • Limit type — fund-based, against export bills
  • Interest rate — linked to Repo / T-Bill + Spread; PCFC for foreign currency
  • Security — export documents, shipping bill, bill of lading, ECGC cover
Quick Comparison

Pre-Shipment vs Post-Shipment

Basis
Pre-Shipment / Packing Credit
Post-Shipment Finance
Stage
Before shipment of goods
After shipment of goods
Need
To manufacture / procure goods
To get paid faster post-export
Based on
Export order / LC
Shipping documents / export bill
Risk covered
Production risk
Buyer payment risk
Liquidation
Converted to post-shipment loan
Closed on export proceeds
Benefits

Benefits of export credit limits

  • Maintain cash flow — no blockage of funds from order to realization
  • Take bigger orders — sanctioned limits grow with your export turnover
  • Subsidized rates — Interest Equalization Scheme for MSME exporters
  • Competitive edge — quote better prices with assured working capital
  • ECGC backed — credit risk on the buyer covered up to 90%
Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Exporter with valid IEC + RCMC
  • Minimum 1 year export track record preferred
  • Positive net worth + satisfactory CIBIL
  • Confirmed export orders from reputed buyers
Documents Checklist

Keep these ready

KYC: PAN, Aadhaar, GST, IEC, RCMC
MOA / AOA, 2 years ITR + financials
Bank statements — last 6 months
Export LC / confirmed order / contract
Invoice, packing list, proforma invoice
BL / AWB, shipping bill (for post-shipment)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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