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Introduction to Import and Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (IDPMS and EDPMS)

The following functionalities are part of the Import and Export Data Processing and Monitoring System module.

Import Data Processing and Monitoring System (IDPMS)

This functionality allows banks to manage the import process and transactions. The system allows the issuance of a bill of entry (BOE), the BOE acknowledgement letter, and if needed, the extension of the BOE, settlement, and closure. The functionality also allows the user to upload an outward remittance message (ORM).

IDPMS (Import Data Processing and Monitoring System) is an RBI (Reserve Bank of India) system introduced to ensure the better monitoring of import of goods and software and facilitating the AD (authorised dealer) banks to report various returns through a single platform. It was launched to overcome the shortcomings in the import reporting processes.

IDPMS was launched by RBI to overcome the shortcomings in the import reporting processes.

IDPMS designed and implemented a robust and foolproof procedure to ensure that all import documents reach the banking channel for settlement against the payment made and also ensure a vigorous and effective follow-up procedure for monitoring the closure of import transactions.

Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS)

The Reserve Bank of India launched a comprehensive IT-based system called Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) for better monitoring of the export of goods and software and facilitating authorised dealer (AD) banks to report various returns through a single platform.

This functionality allows banks to manage the export process and transactions. The Reserve Bank of India had launched a comprehensive IT-based system called Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) for the better monitoring of export of goods and software and facilitating AD banks to report various returns through a single platform. Additionally, direct Nostro payments can be performed in EDPMS.

Issuance of Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (eBRC)

This functionality allows banks to create electronic bank realisation certificates (eBRC). The system validates whether the bills are closed in EDPMS before any eBRC is issued. The system also has an option to cancel the eBRC.

Bank realisation certificates (BRC) are issued by banks based on the realisation of payment against export by an exporter. BRC will be provided only against export. Hence, any advance payment received will not be entitled to BRC.

Any firm applying for benefits under the foreign trade policy is required to furnish valid BRC as proof of realisation of payment against exports made (foreign inward remittance certificate, FIRC) along with supporting documents such as invoice, shipping bill, custom documents, etc.

The following application and enquiries have been introduced with this functionality:

• The INLEND.EDPMS.EBRC application is used to capture the details required to generate eBRC for the shipping bill.
• The INBASE.IFSC.CODE application is used to store the IFSC details of the branch or bank.
• The ENQ UPLOADED.EBRC enquiry has been released to list the eBRC’s with the error code not equal to 000.
• The ENQ FAILED.BRC enquiry has been released to display all the BRC’s with the Error Code not equal to 000 and not equal to Null.
• The ENQ CANCELLED.BRC has been released to display the list of eBRC’s which have the status as cancelled.

New fields have been added to the INLEND.IMPORT.EXPORT.ATTRIBUTES application to provide the required fields for uploading the eBRC to the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) server.