Overview: On 24 June 2026, Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chaired a high‑level interaction with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and major industry associations in New Delhi. The meeting reviewed progress of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and charted actions to boost India’s export basket, explore new markets and launch new products.
Key Developments
- Fixed‑day, fortnightly meetings of the statutory and facilitation committees will be posted on the DGFT website, ensuring predictable case disposal.
- The Minister urged EPCs to submit quantifiable, outcome‑oriented proposals that leverage market‑access benefits from India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
- Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agarwal highlighted the need to translate schemes such as export factoring, credit guarantees for e‑commerce exporters and collateral support into measurable export growth.
- DGFT emphasized a “mission‑mode” approach, urging EPCs to use all components of the EPM – from facilitation to last‑mile outreach.
- Progress on the District Export Hubs (DEH) initiative was presented, with a 90‑day activation drive launched on 1 June 2026.
Important Facts
• Ten EPM interventions have already been rolled out; the branding component is under stakeholder consultation.
• Interest‑subvention benefits have been extended to small and micro exporters on selected tariff lines.
• A national workshop on 2 June 2026 gathered industry and implementing agencies to fine‑tune operational issues.
• District Export Promotion Committees (DEPCs) and District Export Action Plans (DEAPs) are now functional across districts, with a detailed activity calendar defining central and state responsibilities.
Exam Relevance
The meeting illustrates how the Ministry of Commerce & Industry coordinates with statutory bodies, industry councils and state agencies to achieve export targets – a key aspect of India’s economic strategy (GS3). Understanding the roles of EPCs, DGFT and the EPM helps aspirants answer questions on trade policy implementation, export incentives and the impact of FTAs on India’s balance of payments.
Way Forward
• EPCs must prepare data‑driven proposals focusing on new markets, product diversification and logistics support.
• Strengthen partnerships with banks to promote export‑related financial products such as factoring and credit guarantees.
• Accelerate the DEH programme by identifying GI‑tagged products, agricultural produce and crafts with export potential, and linking them to global buyers.
• Monitor the fortnightly committee meetings to ensure timely resolution of exporter grievances and to maintain a predictable facilitation environment.