Collateral Support for Export Credit (Export Promotion Mission - Niryat Protsahan) is a credit guarantee from Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, with CGTMSE for mSME manufacturer and merchant exporters with an active IEC and Udyam registration whose goods are on the notified HSN positive list and…. It provides Up to ₹10 Cr. Trade Notice 21/2025-26, pilot via CGTMSE — applications open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹10 Cr |
|---|---|
| Provider | Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, with CGTMSE |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Scale |
| Deadline | Trade Notice 21/2025-26, pilot via CGTMSE — applications open |
What is Collateral Support for Export Credit?
Collateral Support for Export Credit (Export Promotion Mission - Niryat Protsahan) — Credit guarantee cover of 85% (micro and small) or 65% (medium) on export working capital, up to Rs 10 crore per exporter — MSME manufacturer and merchant exporters with an active IEC and Udyam registration whose goods are on the notified HSN positive list and who need collateral-free export-linked working capital from a member lending institution. It is run by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, with CGTMSE.
This is credit — repayable finance, usually on more concessional terms than a regular commercial loan. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Collateral Support for Export Credit?
MSME manufacturer and merchant exporters with an active IEC and Udyam registration whose goods are on the notified HSN positive list and who need collateral-free export-linked working capital from a member lending institution. Not for: Domestic working capital loans; exporters of goods not on the HSN positive list..
How much does Collateral Support for Export Credit give, and in what form?
Up to ₹10 Cr.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
This is credit — repayable finance, usually on more concessional terms than a regular commercial loan.
Who runs this programme?
Collateral Support for Export Credit (Export Promotion Mission - Niryat Protsahan) is offered by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, with CGTMSE. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
Related programmes
CapEasy handles this under Debt syndication and bank loan advisory.
Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.