{"id":25392,"date":"2026-01-12T13:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/blog\/?p=25392"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T07:41:06","slug":"seis-scheme-indian-service-exports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/seis-scheme-indian-service-exports\/","title":{"rendered":"Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS): What Indian Exporters Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s service sector contributed more than 54% to the country\u2019s GDP in 2023 to 24, driven by IT, tourism, healthcare, creative services, and professional sectors. To strengthen this growth, the government introduced several export promotion measures over the years. One of these was the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS), which rewarded service exporters with duty credit scrips until its discontinuation in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, with no direct replacement scheme in place, understanding SEIS\u2019s historical framework and the current policy environment is useful for exporters navigating global markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; background: #f0f8ff; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0073aa; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; display: inline-block;\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 0 0 0 10px; padding-left: 18px; vertical-align: top;\">\n<li><strong>What was SEIS:<\/strong> The Service Exports from India Scheme was an FTP 2015 to 20 incentive offering transferable duty credit scrips worth 3% to 7% of net foreign exchange earnings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it still active:<\/strong> No. SEIS ended on 1 April 2020, and service exporters currently have no direct alternative incentive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility snapshot:<\/strong> Minimum net foreign exchange of USD 15,000 (USD 10,000 for individuals), active 10 digit IEC, and services listed in DGFT appendices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current reality:<\/strong> With incentives gone, exporters focus on operational efficiency, and modern forex solutions can reduce transfer costs significantly in many cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>What Was the Service Export from India Scheme (SEIS)?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/seis-scheme-india-export-guide\/\">SEIS<\/a> was part of India\u2019s Foreign Trade Policy 2015 to 20, designed to improve global competitiveness by rewarding service exporters located in India. Eligible exporters received duty credit scrips based on their net foreign exchange earnings from notified services. These scrips were transferable, usable for selected duty payments, and issued electronically through the DGFT system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What the scheme rewarded<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode I: <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/cross-border-payments-guide\/\">Cross border<\/a> supply (services delivered from India to overseas clients)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode II: Consumption abroad (services provided in India but consumed abroad)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible sectors included IT and ITES, tourism, hospitality, medical services, professional services, logistics, education, and others listed in FTP appendices 3D and 3E.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Objectives and Evolution of the Scheme<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEIS aimed to increase India\u2019s share in global services trade by reducing exporters\u2019 operational costs. It evolved from the earlier Served from India Scheme (SFIS), expanded coverage, simplified procedures, and was positioned to reduce direct subsidy exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Understanding Duty Credit Scrips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duty credit scrips were government issued certificates with a fixed monetary value, issued electronically through the DGFT portal after application processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key characteristics<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferable, meaning they could be sold to other importers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validity period of 18 months from the issue date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usable for paying Basic Customs Duty on imports, with exceptions as notified by policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic format reduced paperwork and improved processing speed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Scope and Applicability of SEIS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme applied to service providers located in India supplying eligible services to foreign clients. SEIS operated for financial years 2015 to 16 through 2019 to 20, with applications accepted for services rendered during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both companies and individual professionals could claim benefits if they met eligibility criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Were the Eligibility Criteria for SEIS Benefits?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for SEIS benefits, service exporters had to meet DGFT prescribed conditions to claim duty credit scrips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Although SEIS is discontinued, exporters with pending claims should review their DGFT dashboard and follow the process available with the Regional Authorities as permitted under the relevant policy circulars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Minimum net foreign exchange earnings thresholds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum net foreign exchange requirement was:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD 15,000 annually for companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD 10,000 for individuals and sole proprietors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFE formula:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFE = Gross foreign exchange earnings minus foreign exchange expenses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only confirmed foreign currency receipts were counted, though some sectors had deemed foreign exchange provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mandatory Import Export Code (IEC)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An active 10 digit <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/import-export-code\/\">Import Export Code<\/a> was mandatory during the service period and application process. The IEC linked export transactions and enabled DGFT tracking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Eligible service categories and modes of supply<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DGFT notified eligible service sectors under appendices 3D and 3E, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Technology and IT enabled services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourism and hospitality services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical and healthcare services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional services such as legal, accounting, architectural<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport and logistics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode I and Mode II qualified for benefits. Mode IV generally did not qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Excluded foreign exchange receipts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These inflows did not qualify for NFE calculation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equity or debt participation receipts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donations and grants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loan repayments or interest receipts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sale of goods (covered under separate schemes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receipts unrelated to eligible service exports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>How Were SEIS Incentives Calculated and Utilised?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once eligibility was met, benefits were calculated using category based percentage rates applied on net foreign exchange earnings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Calculating net foreign exchange earnings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporters needed records of all foreign exchange transactions. Bank realisation certificates and Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates were primary evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sectors with deemed foreign exchange provisions, DGFT notifications defined qualifying transactions. This was relevant in sectors such as tourism, where spending by foreign tourists in India could be treated as eligible in specific cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Applicable reward rates by service category<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEIS historically offered different reward rates by category, commonly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High priority services: 7%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard services: 5%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other eligible services: 3%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rates applied to net foreign exchange earnings, not gross receipts. DGFT could revise rates through policy changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Permitted uses of duty credit scrips<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment of Basic Customs Duty on selected imports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment of excise duty on domestic procurement (during the pre GST period)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment of service tax (until GST implementation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer or sale to other importers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some situations, revalidation could be allowed through DGFT applications, subject to rules applicable at the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Was the Application Process for SEIS Benefits?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DGFT digitised the process through its online portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prerequisites for application<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active IEC during the entire service period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting minimum NFE threshold (USD 15,000 for companies, USD 10,000 for individuals)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services listed in the eligible appendices with correct mode classification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing prerequisites could lead to rejection, though DGFT allowed representations in certain cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Online application on the DGFT portal<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in using IEC credentials and Digital Signature Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Services and locate the SEIS application section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill ANF 3B with applicant details and service information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload invoice wise foreign exchange earnings data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach supporting documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit to the jurisdictional Regional Authority<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSC or Aadhaar based e Sign was required for authentication. The system generated an application number for tracking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key documentation and deadlines<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common documents included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank Realisation Certificates or e BRC from authorised dealers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CA or CS certified statement of foreign exchange earnings and expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service agreements or contracts, where applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications were typically required within 12 months of the relevant financial year end, as per scheme timelines applicable then.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Was SEIS Discontinued?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government discontinued SEIS from 1 April 2020. The decision reflected a broader shift in export promotion strategy and ongoing alignment with international trade rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Government rationale and cost benefit view<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government assessed that service exports were growing due to market factors and India\u2019s competitive strengths, and that incentive outlay did not justify continuation at the same scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Impact on service exporters and industry bodies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactions varied. Smaller exporters and freelancers felt the impact more sharply than large firms. Industry bodies and committees also flagged the lack of a direct replacement for services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comparison with MEIS and RoDTEP<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS for goods also ended, but goods exports moved to RoDTEP, which focuses on refunding embedded duties and taxes on exported products. Service exporters did not receive a similar replacement mechanism.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Beyond SEIS: The Current Landscape for Indian Service Exporters<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without duty credit scrips, exporters now focus on efficiency, pricing discipline, and payment optimisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Absence of a Direct Incentive Scheme<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is currently no dedicated incentive scheme that directly replaces SEIS for service exporters. Industry bodies have suggested a services equivalent mechanism, but there has been no confirmed rollout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Challenges in International Payment and Forex Management<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common issues that can affect profitability include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transaction fees through traditional channels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forex conversion charges reducing net receipts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settlement delays affecting cash flow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual follow ups for FIRC generation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose code confusion causing compliance questions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These challenges are harder for freelancers and small businesses without dedicated finance teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other Forms of Government Support and Industry Initiatives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While direct incentives are absent, other support may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market development assistance for international events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export Promotion Council support for market intelligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skill development programmes for service quality improvements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital infrastructure improvements that reduce operational friction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private sector solutions also address pricing transparency and compliance automation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Razorpay MoneySaver Export Account Empowers Indian Service Exporters<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Razorpay MoneySaver Export Account helps service exporters manage international payments more efficiently through technology driven workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key points covered in this draft include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cost compared to traditional banking channels in many cases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart local account setup in key markets to reduce transfer friction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/razorpay-launches-automated-digital-firc\/\">Digital FIRC<\/a> to simplify compliance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RBI aligned onboarding and compliance workflows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced manual processes and fewer hidden forex charges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background: #f5faff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 30px; text-align: center; margin: 42px 0; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26,115,232,0.08);\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #1a73e8; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px;\"><strong>Simplify Cross-Border Receipts with Razorpay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #444; font-size: 16px; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Lower costs vs banks, smart local account setup to cut friction, and digital FIRC<br \/>\nauto-generated designed for service exporters who want clean, compliant collections.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 26px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/accept-international-payments\/bank-transfers\/?utm_source=blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;amp;utm_campaign=internationalpayments%22%3E%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3ERazorpay%E2%80%99s&quot;\">Explore Razorpay\u2019s Global Payment Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEIS supported India\u2019s service exporters by offering duty credit scrips on net foreign exchange earnings. Its discontinuation from April 2020 marked a shift toward an efficiency driven export environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With no direct replacement scheme, exporters increasingly focus on operations, cost control, and payment setups that simplify compliance and reduce forex losses. This is pushing service exporters to build leaner and more resilient global businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Is the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) still active?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. SEIS was discontinued from 1 April 2020, and the government has not introduced a direct replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. What was the main purpose of SEIS?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It aimed to promote service exports by granting duty credit scrips to eligible exporters based on their net foreign exchange earnings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. How were duty credit scrips used?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They were transferable and could be used to pay Basic Customs Duty, and in the pre GST period, certain domestic duties and service tax as permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Were all service categories eligible?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Only services listed in the Foreign Trade Policy appendices were eligible, and DGFT issued updates periodically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. What replaced SEIS?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no direct replacement for service exporters at present.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. 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