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Wed, Sep 02 2026
Raju Karn
Businesses registered under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 have received additional time to complete their E-Waste Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) return filing for FY 2025–26.
The deadline for filing the applicable Quarterly and Annual Returns on the E-Waste EPR Portal has been extended from 30 April 2026 to 30 September 2026.
The extension is relevant to entities registered on the E-Waste EPR Portal for FY 2025–26. Businesses that have not yet completed their applicable returns should use the extended period to reconcile their E-Waste data, verify their compliance records and complete the required filing before the revised deadline.
The key change is the extension of the filing deadline for FY 2025–26.
The extension was issued following concerns relating to operational and technical difficulties in compiling and reconciling compliance information. A regulatory update published on 28 August 2026 also records the CPCB extension and identifies the relevant notification as Notification No. CP/14/2024-WM-III-HO-CPCB-HO.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework under which producers and other covered entities have responsibilities for the environmentally sound management of waste generated from products placed on the Indian market.
For electronic and electrical products, these obligations are governed by the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
The framework places compliance responsibilities on relevant manufacturers, producers, refurbishers and recyclers and uses the CPCB's online EPR system for registration and reporting.
E-Waste EPR is therefore not simply a one-time registration. Registered entities may also have continuing obligations relating to targets, recycling, documentation, transactions and return filing.
The extension gives businesses additional time, but it should not be treated as a reason to postpone compliance until the last few days.
E-Waste return filing may require businesses to collect and reconcile information from several internal and external sources, including:
Any mismatch between these records can create problems during filing.
Businesses should therefore use the extended deadline to review their data rather than simply waiting for September.
The extension is particularly relevant to entities that are already registered under the E-Waste EPR framework and are required to submit returns for FY 2025–26.
Depending on the activity and applicable provisions, this can include:
Applicability should be assessed based on the entity's actual business activity and the products covered under the E-Waste Rules.
The reported extension covers the filing of Quarterly and Annual Returns for FY 2025–26 by entities registered on the E-Waste EPR Portal.
The important point for businesses is that the extension does not remove the underlying compliance obligation. It provides additional time for completing the applicable filing.
Therefore, if an entity was required to file a return for FY 2025–26, it should not assume that the extension means the return is no longer required.
Instead, the applicable return should be prepared and submitted within the revised timeline.
Before submitting the return, businesses should conduct an internal compliance check.
Check whether the organisation's EPR registration details are correct and active on the applicable portal.
Review details such as:
Businesses should compare their E-Waste information with their internal records.
The figures submitted on the portal should be supported by appropriate business records.
Review the records relating to recycling and EPR compliance.
Where applicable, businesses should verify:
If quarterly returns have been maintained during FY 2025–26, compare each quarter with the annual figures.
This can help identify:
Once the data has been reconciled, the applicable annual return should be prepared using the information required by the E-Waste EPR Portal.
Do not wait until the final day.
A portal-related technical issue, missing document, incorrect data or reconciliation problem close to the deadline can create unnecessary compliance pressure.
EPR return filing can become difficult when the data maintained by different departments does not match.
Some common issues include:
Electronic and electrical equipment must be reported under the applicable categories. Incorrect classification can affect the compliance calculation.
Sales, production and import records may not always match the figures maintained for EPR reporting.
Businesses may have difficulty reconciling recycling transactions where records are incomplete or maintained separately.
Errors in one or more quarterly submissions can affect the annual reconciliation.
Online compliance systems can sometimes create technical or operational difficulties during data entry, reconciliation or submission.
The current deadline extension itself was reported in the context of operational and technical challenges associated with compiling and reconciling compliance data.
Businesses should not assume that missing the filing deadline is harmless.
Failure to meet applicable E-Waste EPR obligations can expose an entity to regulatory action under the applicable environmental framework.
Depending on the nature and severity of non-compliance, consequences can include:
The exact consequence depends on the nature of the violation and the applicable CPCB rules, guidelines and directions.
For this reason, businesses should complete their FY 2025–26 filing within the extended deadline rather than relying on another extension.
Before submitting your return, check the following:
The extension should be viewed as an opportunity to correct and reconcile compliance data.
For businesses that have already prepared their records, the additional time can be used for a final review.
For businesses that have not started their return preparation, the remaining period should be used to:
Submit it on the E-Waste EPR Portal before 30 September 2026.
EPR compliance is increasingly dependent on accurate digital records.
A business may have information available in different systems-for example, accounting software, ERP records, GST data, import documents, sales reports and recycler documentation.
If these records are not reconciled before filing, the return may contain inconsistent information.
A proper reconciliation exercise helps businesses identify errors before submission and maintain supporting records for future compliance requirements.
Managing E-Waste EPR registration and return filing can be challenging when product data, recycling information and portal records need to be reconciled.
PSR Compliance assists businesses with E-Waste EPR compliance, including:
If your organisation is registered on the E-Waste EPR Portal for FY 2025–26, now is the time to review your records and complete the applicable returns.
Do not wait until the last week to prepare your return.
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The extension of the E-Waste EPR return filing deadline from 30 April 2026 to 30 September 2026 gives registered entities additional time to complete their FY 2025–26 compliance.
However, the extension does not remove the underlying EPR obligations.
Businesses should use the additional time to verify their registration, reconcile product and recycling data, review quarterly records and submit the applicable annual and quarterly returns through the E-Waste EPR Portal.
With the revised deadline approaching, completing the filing early can help avoid last-minute data issues and compliance delays.
E-Waste EPR Deadline: 30 September 2026.
Stay informed. Stay compliant.
The deadline for filing the applicable Quarterly and Annual E-Waste EPR Returns for FY 2025–26 has been extended to 30 September 2026, from the earlier deadline of 30 April 2026.
The extension applies to entities registered on the E-Waste EPR Portal for FY 2025–26 and required to file the applicable quarterly and annual returns.
The reported update concerns the filing timeline for the applicable Quarterly and Annual Returns for FY 2025–26. It should not automatically be interpreted as an extension of the EPR registration requirement.
E-Waste EPR is the Extended Producer Responsibility framework for managing waste arising from covered electrical and electronic equipment under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
If your entity is required to file the applicable FY 2025–26 return, registration does not eliminate the return-filing obligation. The relevant return should be submitted within the applicable timeline.
The required information depends on the entity and applicable return. Businesses should generally maintain their EEE/product data, sales or import records, recycling information, EPR transactions/certificates where applicable and supporting compliance records.
A mismatch should be identified and reconciled before filing wherever possible. Businesses should verify their source records and ensure that the information submitted on the portal is accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
Yes. PSR Compliance can assist businesses with E-Waste EPR registration, documentation, compliance data review, reconciliation and applicable quarterly and annual return filing.
Start preparing immediately. Review your EPR registration, collect FY 2025–26 data, reconcile quarterly and recycling records and submit the applicable return before 30 September 2026.
Based on the current extension, 30 September 2026 is the extended deadline for the applicable FY 2025–26 quarterly and annual E-Waste returns. Businesses should not assume that another extension will be granted and should complete filing within the revised deadline.
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