New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Amid rising trade uncertainty and shifting geopolitical alignments, India is recalibrating its export strategy to push into new markets while easing long-standing credit and access constraints for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The centre has rolled out a Rs.25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission that pairs structured market access with cheaper export credit, signalling a sharper, more targeted playbook for MSMEs. Here's what's new, how it differs from earlier schemes, and why it matters now-Mint explains.

The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a five-year programme, running from FY26 to FY31, approved by the Union Cabinet to strengthen India's export ecosystem. Its objectives include lowering export cos...