Published: 20 February 2026PIBEconomy
Commerce Minister Launches Export Promotion Mission: 7 New Interventions for MSMEs; ₹25,060 Cr Outlay
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on February 20, 2026 launched seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore — ₹10,400 crore for Niryat Protsahan (export promotion) and ₹14,660 crore for Niryat Disha (trade ecosystem support).
Key interventions include: Export Factoring with 2.75% interest subvention capped at ₹50 lakh per MSME annually; Direct E-Commerce Credit Facility up to ₹50 lakh with 90% guarantee; and Overseas Inventory Credit up to ₹5 crore with 75% guarantee. With this launch, 10 of 11 proposed EPM interventions are now operational. The Mission adopts a holistic ecosystem approach combining financial enablers and trade facilitation through a unified digital framework.
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Q: Discuss how the newly launched Export Promotion Mission interventions aim to strengthen MSME participation in India's exports and trade ecosystem.
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched seven new Export Promotion Mission interventions on February 20-21, 2026, with a total ₹25,060 crore outlay split between Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha. Export Factoring offers 2.75% interest subvention; E-Commerce Credit and Overseas Inventory Credit extend MSME finance. Ten of eleven components now operational.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Export Promotion Mission launched by Commerce Minister in February 2026?
**Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal** launched **seven additional interventions** under the **Export Promotion Mission (EPM)** on **February 20-21, 2026**, with a total outlay of **₹25,060 crore** — comprising **₹10,400 crore** for Niryat Protsahan and **₹14,660 crore** for Niryat Disha.
What is Export Factoring under the Export Promotion Mission 2026?
**Export Factoring** under EPM 2026 provides a **2.75% interest subvention** capped at **₹50 lakh per MSME annually**, helping small exporters access affordable working capital against export receivables.
What are Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha under the Export Promotion Mission?
**Niryat Protsahan** (₹10,400 crore) focuses on **export promotion** activities for MSMEs — market development, trade fair participation, and product certification support. **Niryat Disha** (₹14,660 crore) supports the **trade ecosystem** — logistics, warehousing, and export infrastructure development.
How does the Export Promotion Mission help Rajasthan's MSMEs?
Rajasthan's MSMEs in sectors like **gems & jewellery (Jaipur), textiles (Bhilwara, Pali), handicrafts (Jodhpur, Jaisalmer)**, and **leather goods (Ramganj Mandi)** benefit directly from EPM interventions — particularly e-commerce credit facilities and export factoring for smaller exporters.
What is the Direct E-Commerce Credit Facility under Export Promotion Mission 2026?
The **Direct E-Commerce Credit Facility** provides credit of up to **₹50 lakh** to MSMEs for cross-border e-commerce exports, enabling small businesses to sell on platforms like Amazon Global, eBay, and Flipkart Global without collateral constraints.
