Overview: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended Component II of the Export Promotion Mission’s Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (EPM-RELIEF) up to March 31, 2027. DGFT has extended Component II of the Export Promotion Mission’s Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (EPM-RELIEF) up to March 31, 2027.
The extension keeps enhanced ECGC-backed protection available for eligible upcoming exports involving covered destinations and transshipment routes. Indian exporters now have more time to assess export-credit and political-risk protection as logistics challenges continue in West Asia.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the validity of Component II of the Export Promotion Mission’s Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (EPM-RELIEF) until March 31, 2027. The measure continues enhanced export insurance support through Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited (ECGC) for eligible shipments exposed to war-related and associated political risks in covered West Asian markets and transshipment routes.
DGFT Extends EPM-RELIEF Support
DGFT Notification No. 37/2026-27 dated September 30, 2026 extends the eligibility timeline under Component II of EPM-RELIEF up to March 31, 2027. The notification states that the extension is intended to support Indian exporters and mitigate logistics challenges, arising from the continuing West Asia crisis. Other provisions of the intervention remain unchanged.
Component II facilitates enhanced ECGC credit insurance cover for upcoming exports exposed to war-related and associated political risks. Eligible exporters can receive enhanced cover of up to 95% of eligible loss, subject to the applicable policy terms, verification and exclusions. The intervention covers shipments involving specified destinations and transshipment locations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Yemen, Egypt and Jordan.
How Exporters Can Use the Extended Window
The extension gives eligible exporters additional time to consider ECGC-backed insurance when planning shipments to covered markets or through eligible transshipment routes.
- Assess insurance before dispatch: Exporters entering or expanding in higher-risk markets can assess whether ECGC cover is available for the proposed shipment. The enhanced protection can help manage eligible losses arising from war-related and associated political risks.
- Review shipment routes: Businesses should check whether their destination or transshipment route falls within the notified coverage. This is particularly relevant where goods are routed through a covered country before reaching the final buyer.
- Review buyer and payment risk: Exporters should assess buyer credit limits, payment terms, letters of credit, advance payments and outstanding receivables alongside insurance cover.
- Plan working capital: Export-credit insurance can form part of a broader risk-management strategy, helping businesses plan for potential disruption rather than carrying the entire eligible risk themselves.
Exporters should verify eligibility, policy conditions, shipment requirements, covered destinations and exclusions with ECGC before relying on the enhanced protection. The DGFT extension changes the eligibility timeline but does not otherwise alter the underlying provisions of Component II.
Exporter Compliance Checklist
| Area | Practical Step |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Confirm shipment and route |
| ECGC Policy | Verify cover before dispatch |
| Buyer Risk | Review payment terms |
| Records | Maintain contracts, invoices and shipping documents |
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Businesses exporting to or through West Asian markets can also review applicable export-support measures and maintain the documentation needed for their transactions. Properly organised IEC details, export records, invoices, shipping documents and supporting records can help businesses remain prepared as export policies and risk-mitigation measures change.
FAQs
What is the new deadline for EPM-RELIEF Component II?
DGFT has extended the eligibility timeline under Component II of EPM-RELIEF to March 31, 2027. Eligible exporters can consider the enhanced ECGC-backed support during the extended period, subject to the applicable conditions.
How much protection is available under Component II?
Eligible exporters may receive enhanced cover of up to 95% of eligible loss arising from covered war-related and associated political risks, subject to ECGC policy terms, verification and exclusions.
Can exports routed through West Asia qualify?
Yes. Eligible consignments involving transshipment through covered locations can qualify, subject to the applicable EPM-RELIEF and ECGC requirements. The covered framework includes destinations such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt and Jordan. Exporters should verify their specific route and shipment conditions before dispatch.
The extension of EPM-RELIEF Component II to March 31, 2027 gives eligible Indian exporters more time to assess enhanced ECGC-backed protection. Businesses using covered West Asian destinations or transshipment routes should review their insurance arrangements, payment terms and export documentation before dispatch.
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