Export Promotion Mission Launches 7 New Interventions for MSMEs

The Government of India has expanded the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with 7 additional interventions, bringing the total to 10 operational schemes to boost MSME competitiveness in global trade, according to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release. Approved in November 2025 with ₹25,060 crore outlay for FY26-31, EPM integrates financial and non-financial support via Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha sub-schemes.
Niryat Protsahan addresses finance gaps: Export Factoring offers 2.75% interest subvention (max ₹50 lakh/IEC) for MSMEs; E-Commerce Credit provides 90% guarantee (₹50 lakh) and 75% (₹5 crore) for overseas inventory; Emerging Markets support shares 10-90% risk. Operational schemes include 2.75% pre/post-shipment subvention and collateral-free guarantees (85% for micro/small, 65% medium, max ₹10 crore).
Niryat Disha tackles non-financial barriers: TRACE reimburses 60-75% certification costs (max ₹25 lakh/IEC) for global standards like CE, FDA; LIFT subsidises 30% inland freight (max ₹20 lakh/year) for hinterland exporters; INSIGHT funds trade intelligence (50% project cost); FLOW aids overseas warehousing (50% setup/operations). MAS supports BSMs, fairs (₹5 crore/event), and reverse BSMs (₹10 crore).
Applications are digital via dgft.gov.in/trade.gov.in with Intent-to-Claim for finance/logistics and proposals for market access. Arrears cleared: ₹850 crore interest subvention, ₹118.65 crore MAS. EPM converges ministries, EPCs, and missions for inclusive growth.