Key Highlights:
- Export Promotion Mission (EPM): A ₹25,060 crore framework to boost MSME global reach.
- CBAM Compliance: New mandatory carbon-footprint reporting for exports to the EU.
- Digital DGFT: 100% paperless export licensing and duty drawback processing.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) for the period 2025-2031. As of 2026, India is targeting a total export value of $850 billion. However, the regulatory landscape has become more complex due to international environmental standards.+1
The most significant shift is the integration of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which became fully operational on January 1, 2026. Indian exporters in the steel, cement, and electricity sectors must now comply with strict carbon reporting. To assist, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched a “Green Certification” portal.+1
Additionally, the Niryat Protsahan scheme has replaced several fragmented incentives. This unified framework provides collateral-free credit and interest subvention for exporters targeting “non-traditional” markets in Africa and Central Asia. The regulation now mandates that all export documents be processed via the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), drastically reducing the “time-to-market.”
