§1Who it is for

  • Manufacturing exporters registered in Maharashtra; new MSME exporters

Useful if

Exporting manufacturers in Maharashtra

Do not spend time on it if

Domestic-only units

§2Eligibility

  1. Exporting unit must export at least 50% of turnover (30% for agro/aqua-food and women/SC/ST entrepreneurs) for unit-level incentives
  2. MSME support: registered manufacturing MSME exporter in the state, member of FIEO/EPC/EXIM/DGFT/ECGC/SEZ body as specified

§3Benefits

  • Incremental export growth subsidy 1% (outside EOIP) / 2% (inside EOIP) for first 5 years; agro & aqua-food 2% / 3%
  • ECGC premium refund for first 5 consignments (outside EOIP) / 10 (inside EOIP)
  • Interest subsidy 5% on actual interest on term loan for 5 years in Zone A & B (other zones as per PSI-2019)
  • EPF reimbursement 75% (inside EOIP) / 50% (outside EOIP)
  • Special capital subsidy for technology upgradation/expansion: 30% or Rs 1 crore (outside EOIP), 30% or Rs 1.5 crore (inside EOIP), whichever less

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. International fair participation (MSME): 50% of stall + travel (75% for women/SC/ST) or Rs 3 lakh, whichever less; twice in policy period (once a year)
  2. EPC delegation: 50% of travel (75% women/SC/ST) or Rs 1 lakh, whichever less; twice in policy period
  3. Logistics for first-time MSME exporters: 50% of logistics cost up to Rs 1 lakh; twice in policy period
  4. Claims within 6 months of event; first-come-first-served; 30-day processing

§5Documents

Not published

The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply to Export branch, Directorate of Industries; LOI via DIC/Export branch (policy text in Marathi)

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Covers freight/logistics and fair costs for first-time MSME exporters (Export Policy 3.3)

Demerits

  • Caps are small (Rs 1–3 lakh) for MSME market-access items
  • Unit-level incentives need 50% export share

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Sources

  1. Maharashtra State Export Promotion Policy 2023 (MAITRI)
  2. Maharashtra Industries, Investment & Services Policy 2025 — GR dated 31 Dec 2025 (English policy at Appendix-2)

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