MUMBAI, India, April 2 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification:

RBI/2026-27/05

A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04

April 2, 2026

To

All Authorised Persons

Madam/Sir,

Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities - Location of Forex Counters in International Airports in India

Please refer to Paragraph 3 of A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 45 dated September 16, 2013, on the above subject.

2. On a review, it has been decided to allow residents (along with non-residents) to exchange Indian Rupee notes at foreign exchange counters at the departure halls in the international airports established in the Duty-Free Area or Security Hold Area beyond the Immigration or Customs desk. The Master Direction on Mon...