EXPORT PROMOTION MISSION (EPM)

NEWS: The Union Cabinet has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). It was announced in the Union Budget 2025–26.

India’s Export Sector: Key Facts

• Exports contribute ~21% to India’s GDP (FY 2024–25)
• Over 45 million people are directly and indirectly employed in export oriented industries
• ~45% of India’s exports come from MSMEs
• India’s share in global exports (goods + services): ~2.5%

Export Promotion Mission (EPM)

• Comprehensive, flexible, and digitally driven national framework toà boost exports, improve exporter competitiveness
• Provides a holistic export ecosystem combining: Market access, Compliance, Logistics, Finance
• Financial Outlay: ₹25,060 crore
• Timeline: 6 years (FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31)
• Implementing Agency: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

Two Integrated Sub-Schemes

Niryat Protsahan – Financial Support

• To improve access to affordable trade finance, especially for MSMEs.
• Key FocusàExport credit availability, risk mitigation while entering new markets, integration with Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE)

Niryat Disha – Non-Financial Support

• To enhance export readiness, quality, and global competitiveness.
• Export quality & compliance support
• Certification & standards assistance
• International branding & marketing
• Export warehousing & logistics support
• Market intelligence & buyer discovery

Key Objectives

• Facilitate affordable trade finance for MSMEs
• Enhance export readiness through compliance & certification
• Improve market access and global visibility of Indian products
• Boost exports from non-traditional districts and sectors