Export Promotion Mission - Niryat Protsahan & Niryat Disha
The Export Promotion Mission is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, jointly driven by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and the Department of Commerce . It was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, in response to global trade headwinds including tariff pressures on Indian exports. The mission is designed for the period FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31 with an envisaged outlay of around ₹ 25,000 crore. The purpose of EPM is to strengthen India’s export ecosystem especially supporting MSME exporters by providing trade-finance support, market access, branding, overseas warehousing and diversification into newer geographies. The benefit for your business as an MSME exporter is access to financial and non-financial support that can help you scale exports, reduce risk, improve market linkage and enhance competitiveness.
Key Features
- Two integrated sub-schemes: The mission is structured around two pillars.
- Under Niryat Protsahan, the focus is on providing export credit support, export factoring, credit insurance, bridging liquidity gaps and easing collateral/financing burdens for exporters.
- Under Niryat Disha, the emphasis is on helping exporters gain access to overseas markets, improving compliance and standards, building overseas warehouses, and branding Indian exports globally. This bifurcation ensures that both the financial and the market-development sides of exports are addressed.
- Significant budgetary outlay: The large outlay (approx ₹ 25,000 crore) signals strong government commitment. The budget is broadly split (~₹ 10,000 crore) for Niryat Protsahan and (~₹ 14,500 crore) for Niryat Disha - enabling substantial funding over the six-year mission period.
- Trade-finance support under Niryat Protsahan: As an MSME exporter, often your challenges include working capital for overseas shipments, delayed payments, need for collateral or insurance cover. This scheme aims to provide relief by offering support measures - cheaper credit, guarantee/insurance, factoring support etc — thereby reducing your financial risk and enabling you to take more export orders.
- Market access & export ecosystem support under Niryat Disha: Export growth isn’t only about production; you also need access to new markets, branding, ensuring quality compliance, overseas storage/logistics etc. Niryat Disha is designed to help you reach new geographies, diversify your export products, set up overseas presence/warehouses, participate in global exhibitions, build brand “Made in India” and comply with global standards.
- Focus on MSME exporters and e-commerce exporters: The mission recognises that many small businesses and e-commerce exporters are underserved. By specifically targeting these segments the mission helps you as a smaller exporter to compete globally, leverage digital trade, and scale up.
- Multi-agency coordination: Implementation involves DoC, MoMSME, export councils, EXIM Bank, credit guarantee agencies, state exporters’ bodies etc. This means you will have access to a network of institutions and support frameworks to help with exports.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply:
- Registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
- Manufacturing and service-sector MSMEs with export intent.
- New exporters seeking export training and market readiness support.
- Existing exporters looking for promotional and financial assistance.
- Enterprises requiring certification, packaging enhancement or branding support for global markets.
Who Cannot Apply:
- Units not registered under MSME definitions.
- Businesses without IEC where export-linked incentives apply.
- Enterprises without export capability or intent.
- MSMEs involved in restricted or prohibited export goods.
- Entities with unresolved compliance or financial irregularities.
Documents Required
- IEC certificate of your business.
- Export Performance/History for previous years.
- MSME registration if applicable.
- For Niryat Protsahan: Credit application, banker’s sanction letter, business plan for export expansion.
- For Niryat Disha: Project proposal for market access/warehousing/brand-building, cost estimate, overseas market plan.
- Financial statements, GST/IT records of your enterprise.
- Export council membership certificate .
- Any other documentation specified in final guidelines such as quality certifications, overseas partner details etc.
Application Process for the Scheme
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Option 2: Apply Through Export Promotion Offices
- Identify eligibility for Niryat Protsahan or Niryat Disha components.
- Submit an application with enterprise and export-related details.
- Provide proposed activities such as branding, packaging upgrades or training participation.
- Receive approval for training, incentives or reimbursement.
- Participate in approved promotional activities.
- Submit documents and claims for financial assistance.
Related Schemes
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of EPM?
The objective is to strengthen India’s export ecosystem, particularly for MSME exporters, by providing trade-finance support and global market access via two sub-schemes.
Who can benefit under the mission?
MSME exporters of goods and services and other export-oriented enterprises who seek additional credit support or market/access infrastructure can benefit.
What are the two sub-schemes under EPM?
The two sub-schemes are Niryat Protsahan (focus on trade-finance support) and Niryat Disha (focus on market access, branding, overseas infrastructure) as part of the Export Promotion Mission
How will my MSME access the export credit support under Niryat Protsahan?
You approach your bank or finance institution (or EXIM Bank) with your export credit requirement; the bank processes your loan under the scheme, then assistance in the form of guarantee, cheaper funding or other support under Niryat Protsahan is applied.
What kind of market access support is available under Niryat Disha?
Support may include overseas warehousing or storage, global branding/marketing, participation in international trade fairs, certification and compliance support, entry into new markets, e-commerce export tie-ups.