Export Promotion Mission sets unified path to strengthen India’s export competitiveness
With an outlay of Rs 25,060 billion for FY 2025-26 and FY 2030-31, the Mission aims to improve trade finance, strengthen market readiness and build competitiveness across regions and sectors, according to data from a government statement. EPM brings together various granular schemes into a single system so that exporters can access support in a clear and predictable way.
The policy rationale behind EPM stems from the need for a more coordinated export support structure. Programs such as interest equalization and market access initiatives already exist in India, but official evaluations show that challenges remain in accessing affordable finance, meeting international quality standards, coordinated branding and mitigating logistics gaps. Recent export trends also point to the need for stronger digital systems and a single mechanism that can respond quickly to global trade changes.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) will act as the implementing agency that will operate a digital platform for applications, approvals and payments. The framework brings together the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of MSMEs, Ministry of Finance, Export Promotion Councils, financial institutions and state governments. The focus is on real-time monitoring, inter-ministerial coordination and results-oriented delivery.
The mission works through two integrated components: Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha.
Niryat Protsahan is involved in financial support, including interest subsidy, export factoring, deep tiered financing and credit enhancements.
Niryat Disha focuses on non-financial needs such as testing and certification, branding, packaging, trade fairs, logistics assistance and district-level capacity building. Along with the mission, the government has also expanded the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters with additional support of up to Rs 20,000 billion. The program helps exporters, especially MSMEs, access collateral-free working capital by providing 100 percent credit guarantee coverage.
The Reserve Bank of India added further support through Trade Relief Measures published in November 2025. These include moratoriums on loan repayments, extended loan terms, flexible working capital rules, regulatory forbearance, and relaxed FEMA timelines for export fulfillment.
“The government has created a strong platform that will enhance India’s global trade competitiveness by combining fiscal incentives, financial facilitation, digital governance and regulatory flexibility under a single mission mode,” the statement said.
