Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
The Union Cabinet approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) on 12 November 2025 with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31. OBJECTIVE: Replace fragmented export support schemes with a single, outcome-based, digitally-driven framework to boost India's export competitiveness. KEY FEATURES: - Two sub-schemes: Niryat Protsahan (trade finance — interest subvention, export factoring, collateral guarantees, credit cards for e-commerce sellers) and Niryat Disha (non-financial support — quality assurance, branding, packaging, trade fairs, logistics, capacity building) - Implemented by DGFT through a dedicated digital platform - Priority sectors: textiles, leather, gems & jewellery, engineering goods, marine products BENEFICIARIES: MSMEs, first-time exporters, labour-intensive sectors, industries affected by tariff increases BUDGET: ₹25,060 crore (FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31)
- Export Promotion Mission approved Nov 12, 2025 with ₹25,060 crore outlay for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31 to replace fragmented export support with single outcome-based framework
- Two sub-schemes: Niryat Protsahan (trade finance — interest subvention, export factoring, collateral guarantees, credit cards for e-commerce sellers) and Niryat Disha (non-financial support — quality, branding, packaging, trade fairs)
- Implemented by DGFT through a dedicated digital platform
- Priority sectors: textiles, leather, gems & jewellery, engineering goods, marine products
- Beneficiaries include MSMEs, first-time exporters, labour-intensive sectors, and industries affected by tariff increases
What is the Export Promotion Mission (EPM)?
EPM is a Union Cabinet-approved scheme from 12 November 2025 that replaces fragmented export support schemes with a single, outcome-based, digitally-driven framework to boost India's export competitiveness.
What is the budget outlay for EPM?
EPM has a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, supporting both financial and non-financial interventions to expand India's export footprint.
What are the two sub-schemes under EPM?
Niryat Protsahan provides trade finance (interest subvention, export factoring, collateral guarantees, credit cards for e-commerce sellers). Niryat Disha covers quality assurance, branding, packaging, trade fairs, and logistics.
Who implements the Export Promotion Mission?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry implements EPM through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) via a dedicated digital platform that streamlines exporter access to support.
Which sectors are prioritized under EPM?
Priority sectors include textiles, leather, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, and marine products. Beneficiaries include MSMEs, first-time exporters, and industries affected by tariff increases.
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