New Delhi, March 12 -- The Centre is considering allocating additional funds for specific programmes aimed at incentivizing exports, according to a senior government official.

The Commerce Ministry is likely to request increased allocation as global trade uncertainties rise, particularly in light of potential reciprocal tariffs threatened by the Trump administration, reported Moneycontrol.

The government official indicated that the Commerce Ministry may seek a higher outlay for its Export Promotion Mission, noting that the allocation in the Budget for FY26 might be insufficient.

"The Budget allocation is not enough, but it isn't cast in stone if we are able to convince more can be given. They have indicated a figure, but we plan to ask...