Extended export realisation period expanded to include aluminium, petroleum, sugar and foodgrains for eligible exporters. Manufacturer exporters with export contracts of Rs.100 crore and above in one year may be allowed up to 365 days from date of shipment for realisation and repatriation of full export value; the facility is extended to include aluminium, petroleum products, sugar and foodgrains and is available to merchant exporters/traders, issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act and to be communicated by authorised dealers.