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The circular issued guidance on relief in Average Export Obligation (EO) under the EPCG Scheme. The provision allows proportionate reduction in Average EO for sectors or product groups where total exports declined by more than 5% in 2024-25 compared to 2023-24. A list of such product groups indicating percentage decline has been annexed. Regional Authorities have been directed to re-fix the Annual Average EO for EPCG authorisations for 2024-25 and endorse reductions in licence files and amendment sheets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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