Parliament Question: Share of MSMEs in exports from the country

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1070 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 09.02.2026 SHARE OF MSMEs IN EXPORTS FROM THE COUNTRY 1070. SHRI ANIL KUMAR YADAV MANDADI: Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state: (a) whether Government is aware of the fact that the share of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the exports from the country is very minimal and far below that the potential; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Government has taken any steps to increase the share of MSMEs in the exports so that a benchmark can be achieved; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE) (a) to (e): The recent trends in exports from MSME sectors reveal that contribution of the MSME sector in overall merchandise exports has increased from 45.74% in 2023-24 to 48.55 % in 2024-25 in USD value terms. Further, the Government has undertaken the following initiatives to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and increase their share in exports:- (i) Export Promotion Mission (EPM): - The Mission will provide a comprehensive, flexible, and digitally driven framework for export promotion, with a total outlay of Rs.25,060 crore for FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. EPM marks a strategic shift from multiple fragmented schemes to a single, outcome- based, and adaptive mechanism that can respond swiftly to global trade challenges and evolving exporter needs. The Mission will operate through two integrated sub-schemes: (a) NIRYAT PROTSAHAN – focuses on improving access to affordable trade finance for MSMEs through a range of instruments such as interest subvention, export factoring, collateral guarantees, credit cards for e-commerce exporters, and credit enhancement support for diversification into new markets. (b) NIRYAT DISHA – focuses on non-financial enablers that enhance market readiness and competitiveness, including export quality and compliance support, assistance for international branding, packaging, and participation in trade fairs, export warehousing and logistics, inland transport reimbursements, and trade intelligence and capacity- building initiatives.: 2 : ( ii) Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters has also been approved to provide 100% credit guarantee coverage by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for extending additional collateral free credit facilities up to Rs.20,000 crore to eligible exporters, including MSMEs. The Scheme is expected to enhance the global competitiveness of Indian exporters and support diversification into new and emerging markets. Enabling collateral-free credit access will strengthen liquidity and ensure smooth business operations. (iii) PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan enabling comprehensive and integrated planning for multimodal logistics. (iv) National Logistics Policy (NLP), which aims to drive economic growth and business competitiveness of the country through cost-effective logistics network. (v) International Cooperation Scheme: The scheme aims to capacity build MSMEs for entering export market by facilitating their participation in international exhibitions/fairs/conferences/seminar/buyer-seller meets abroad as well as reimbursement of various costs involved in exports. (vi) Comprehensive GST rationalisation recently done by the government will strengthen MSMEs fortifying local supply chains in critical sectors like automobiles, textiles, food processing, logistics, and handicrafts. Lower GST rates have made raw materials and services more affordable, motivating small and medium enterprises and start-ups to scale up operations, invest in innovation, and compete both domestically and globally. ****