§1Who it is for

  • MSME exporters seeking collateral-free export credit

Useful if

Micro/small exporters lacking collateral.

Do not spend time on it if

Firms with ample collateral.

§2Eligibility

  1. MSME exporters seeking collateral-free export credit

§3Benefits

  • Credit guarantee to lenders: 85% cover for micro and small, 65% for medium

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. Maximum eligible credit limit ₹10 crore per exporter

§5Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    File IC on dgft.gov.in

  2. 2

    Bank sanctions with guarantee cover

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Lets micro exporters borrow without property collateral

Demerits

  • Only ~60 exporters registered by Feb 2026 — banks may be slow to use it

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Sources

  1. PIB backgrounder: Export Promotion Mission — Integrated Pathway for MSMEs (24 Feb 2026)

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.