Govt. announces seven measures to help boost exports

Government unveils seven initiatives to enhance exports as part of a ₹25,060-crore promotion mission.

The government on Friday (February 20, 2026) announced seven measures, including credit assistance for e-commerce exporters and support for alternative trade instruments, with an aim to promote the country's outbound shipments.

These measures are part of the ₹25,060-crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out in January.

To support exporters using digital channels, the commerce ministry announced credit facilities with interest subvention and partial credit guarantees.

The will provide support up to ₹50 lakh with 90% guarantee coverage.

The Overseas Inventory Credit Facility will extend support up to ₹5 crore with 75% guarantee coverage, and an interest subvention of 2.75% will be available, subject to an annual ceiling of ₹15 lakh per applicant, the commerce ministry said.

To promote export factoring as an affordable working capital solution for MSMEs, an interest subvention of 2.75% will be provided on the factoring cost for eligible transactions undertaken through RBI/IFSCA-recognised entities.