Export Promotion Mission: Two Key Interventions for MSME Exports Launched

Syllabus: Export Promotion and Trade Policy

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

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Under the Export Promotion Mission (₹25,060 crore outlay), two interventions launched: interest subvention on export credit (2.75% base rate) and collateral guarantee support through CGTMSE for MSME exporters.

⚛️Static Concepts

Foreign Trade PolicyInterest Equalization SchemeMSME Classification

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Prelims-Oriented Points

Export Promotion Mission approved by Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025 with outlay of ₹25,060 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31.
Two sub-schemes: NIRYAT PROTSAHAN (trade finance) and NIRYAT DISHA (non-financial enablers).
Interest subvention: 2.75% base rate on pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit; exporter cap of ₹50 lakh per IEC.
Collateral guarantee: Up to 85% for Micro/Small exporters and 65% for Medium exporters via CGTMSE; max ₹10 crore per exporter.

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Examiner's Trap: Interest subvention applies to notified positive list covering ~75% of India's tariff lines at HS 6-digit level, not all exports.

Quick Data Points

Total Outlay: ₹25,060 crore

Interest Subvention: 2.75%

CGTMSE Coverage: 85% (Micro/Small), 65% (Medium)

Mains Value Addition

GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development

Trade Finance Access: Addresses working capital constraints faced by MSME exporters through subsidized export credit.
Credit Guarantee: CGTMSE partnership removes collateral barrier, enabling uncollateralized bank lending to export-oriented MSMEs.
Market Diversification: Additional incentives for emerging and under-represented markets support export basket diversification.

Source

Press Information Bureau (PIB)

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