Export Promotion Mission | 10 Dec 2025

Source:PIB 

Why in News?

The Government of India has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), aiming to boost exports—especially from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) labour-intensive sectors and low-export-intensity regions. 

What is the Export Promotion Mission (EPM)? 

• About: The EPM, announced in Union Budget 2025–26, merges fragmented export-support schemes into a single, digitally enabled framework. 
  • With a Rs 25,060 crore outlay for FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31, it aims to strengthen India’s export ecosystem and boost competitiveness for MSMEs and labour-intensive sectors. 
• Structure and Governance: EPM is anchored in a coordinated institutional framework involving the Department of Commerce, MSME Ministry, Finance Ministry, Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards, financial institutions, industry bodies and state governments. 
  • The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) serves as the implementing agency. 
• Integrated Sub-Schemes: EPM operates through two integrated sub-schemes Niryat Protsahan & Niryat Disha, that together address finance and non-financial enablers. 
  • Niryat Protsahan: Provides financial support such as affordable trade finance, interest subvention, factoring, exporter credit cards, collateral aid and credit enhancement for MSMEs. 
  • Niryat Disha: Provides non-financial support such as quality and compliance help, branding, trade fairs, logistics and transport support, and district-level capacity-building. 
• Digital Implementation and Monitoring:  EPM uses a DGFT-run digital platform for paperless, integrated processing and faster, transparent delivery. 
  • Its outcome-based digital design ensures coordinated implementation and quick response to global trade changes. 
• Sectoral and Regional Focus: EPM prioritises tariff-hit sectors such as textiles, leather, gems & jewellery, engineering goods and marine products, while supporting MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive value chains. 
  • Under Niryat Disha, targeted support to interior and low-export districts, to expand India’s export base and ensure more inclusive participation in global markets. 
• Regulatory and Central Bank Support:  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Trade Relief Measures 2025 complement EPM by easing liquidity stress and supporting export-oriented businesses. 
• Expected Outcomes: Include better trade finance for MSMEs, stronger certification and quality compliance, enhanced branding and global visibility, and increased exports from non-traditional districts. 
  • These outcomes support export-led growth, align with Atmanirbhar Bharat, and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 by making India a more competitive global trade partner.

What is the Status of India’s Export Industry? 

• Export Growth: India’s exports reached a historic USD 778.21 billion in 2023–24, marking a sharp 67% rise from 2013–14. 
  • The rise in exports reflects expansion of manufacturing, digital capabilities, and greater market diversification, not short-term fluctuations. 
• Major Export Markets: Top destinations (2023–24) include US, UAE, Netherlands, China, Singapore, UK, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Germany, Italy. 
  • These 10 countries account for 51% of total merchandise exports. 
  • Export reach has expanded across North America, EU, ASEAN, West Asia, North-East Asia, showing diversified geographic spread. 
• Evolution of India’s Export Composition: India’s export structure is undergoing a clear upgrade, shifting from low-value goods like textiles and basic agriculture to high-value manufacturing such as electronics and engineering goods.  
  • The services sector now contributes nearly 44% of total exports, reinforcing India’s global competitiveness.  
  • New sunrise sectors including medical devices, renewable-energy components, and advanced electronics are further strengthening India’s export diversification and value addition. 

What are India’s Major Initiatives to Promote Exports? 

Conclusion 

The EPM creates a unified, technology-driven framework to strengthen India’s export ecosystem. Together with RBI measures and credit guarantees, it enhances India’s resilience and position in global trade.