DGFT has announced the launch of Collateral Support for Export Credit under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) – Niryat Protsahan. The scheme aims to improve access to formal export credit for MSME exporters, especially those facing difficulty in providing collateral. Implemented on a pilot basis through the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), the facility provides credit guarantee coverage of up to 85% for Micro and Small exporters and 65% for Medium exporters, with a maximum guarantee limit of Rs 10 crore per exporter for FY 2025–26.