**Policy Summary: Enhancing Export Competitiveness of Indian MSMEs**
This policy outlines the Indian government's multi-faceted approach to bolster the export competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Key initiatives include:
* **Financial Incentives:** Implementation of the Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes (RoSCTL) Scheme (since March 7, 2019) for labor-oriented textiles and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme (since April 1, 2021) to reduce the tax burden on exporters.
* **District-Level Export Promotion:** The "Districts as Export Hubs" initiative identifies export-potential products in each district, addresses export bottlenecks, and supports local manufacturers to stimulate employment.
* **Trade Facilitation:** Launch of a Common Digital Platform for Certificate of Origin to streamline trade processes and increase utilization of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
* **International Exposure and Capacity Building:** The International Cooperation (IC) Scheme facilitates MSME participation in international fairs and exhibitions, providing global market exposure. It also incorporates a "Capacity Building for First Time Exporters" component, assisting MSEs with registration, export insurance, and quality certification.
* **Holistic Support through MSME Champions Scheme:** The MSME Champions Scheme, encompassing the ZED Certification, LEAN, and Innovative Schemes (Incubation, Design, Intellectual Property Rights), offers comprehensive support to enhance global competitiveness.
* **Export Facilitation Centers (EFCs):** Establishment of 65 Export Facilitation Centres (EFCs) to disseminate information on export schemes and provide assistance to MSMEs.
* **Digital Onboarding and Market Access:** The Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative (TEAM Scheme) supports the onboarding of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network, aiming to empower 5 lakh MSEs, with a focus on women-owned enterprises (at least 50%). The TEAM scheme assists with digital catalogue creation, account management, and linkages with Seller Network Participants (SNPs).
* **Virtual Trade Platforms:** The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)'s eCountry Pavilion on MSME Global Mart fosters international trade by connecting Indian MSMEs with global markets. The Trade Connect ePlatform serves as an information and intermediation platform for international trade, connecting Indian Missions Abroad with the Department of Commerce and other organizations.
This information was provided by the Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Smt. Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: The Indian government ministry responsible for formulating and administering rules, regulations and laws relating to micro, small and medium enterprises in India.
Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes RoSCTL Scheme: A scheme implemented to promote labour oriented certain items of textiles sector export.
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products RoDTEP scheme: A scheme implemented for remission of duties and taxes on exported products.
Districts as Export Hubs: An initiative to identify products with export potential in each district and support local exporters.
Free Trade Agreement FTA: An agreement to facilitate trade and increase utilization by exporters.
International Cooperation IC Scheme: A scheme that facilitates MSMEs to participate in international fairs and exhibitions and capacity building for exporters.
MSME Champions Scheme: A scheme aimed at providing holistic support to enable MSMEs to become globally competitive, includes MSMESustainable ZED Certification Scheme, MSMECompetitive LEAN Scheme and MSMEInnovative Scheme Incubation, Design Intellectual Property Rights.
Trade Enablement and marketing Initiative TEAM Scheme: A scheme that supports onboarding Micro and Small Enterprises MSEs onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce ONDC network.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF MSMEs
Posted On: 28 JUL 2025 5:56PM by PIB Delhi
The Government implements several schemes and initiatives to boost competitiveness of MSMEs to increase
exports. Some of which are:
1. The Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes (RoSCTL) Scheme to promote labour- oriented
certain items of textiles sector export has been implemented since March 07, 2019.Remission of Duties
and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme has been implemented since April 01,
2021.Districts as Export Hubs initiative had been launched by identifying products with export potential
in each district, addressing bottlenecks for exporting these products and supporting local
exporters/manufacturers to generate employment in the district.A Common Digital Platform for
Certificate of Origin has been launched to facilitate trade and increase Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
utilization by exporters.The International Cooperation (IC) Scheme facilitates MSMEs to participate in
international fairs/exhibitions which give exposure to global market ecosystem, create network. The IC
Scheme also has the Capacity Building for First Time Exporters component which facilitates MSEs for
registration with various Export Promotion Councils for membership, Export Insurance Premium and
fees towards Testing & Quality Certification for products and services.Under the MSME Champions
Scheme, MSME-Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme, MSME-Competitive (LEAN) Scheme and
MSME-Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design & Intellectual Property Rights) provides holistic
support to enable MSMEs to become globally competitive.65 Export Facilitation Centres (EFCs) have
been established to support promotion of export for MSME. These EFCs disseminate information on
various schemes and assist MSME in export.
The Trade Enablement and marketing Initiative (TEAM) Scheme supports onboarding Micro and Small
Enterprises (MSEs) onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network. The initiative aims to
empower 5 lakh MSEs with a special focus on ensuring at least 50% of the beneficiaries are women-owned
enterprises. The TEAM scheme provides assistance in digital catalogue creation; account management etc.
and also facilitates linkages with Seller Network Participants (SNPs) to promote market access and help MSEs
thrive in digital economy.
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)’s e-Country Pavilion on MSME Global Mart fosters
international trade partnerships by connecting Indian MSMEs with global markets. It serves as a virtual
gateway for cross-border commerce, showcasing trade opportunities, product categories, expanded market
access and bilateral trade data between India and partner countries.
The Trade Connect e-Platform is an information and intermediation platform for international trade, bringing
together Indian Missions Abroad and officials from Department of Commerce and other organisations to
provide comprehensive services for both new and existing exporters.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Smt. Sushri
Shobha Karandlaje, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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