The Government of India, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), has issued Notification No. 11/2026-27 dated April 17, 2026, amending an earlier notification relating to the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). Exercising powers under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, and the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the amendment expands the list of eligible export destinations to include Egypt and Jordan. This inclusion applies specifically to provisions governing shipments for delivery or transshipment under the RELIEF framework. The move is aimed at supporting exporters facing ongoing global logistics disruptions by extending relief benefits to additional strategic markets. All other provisions of the earlier notification remain unchanged. The amendment enhances the scope of export facilitation measures and reflects the government’s continued efforts to mitigate supply chain challenges and promote international trade resilience for Indian exporters.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Government Expands Coverage of RELIEF Scheme Amid West Asia Geopolitical Developments
RELIEF Scheme Supports MSME Exporters; Egypt and Jordan Added to Eligible List
Posted On: 17 APR 2026
In view of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia and its continuing impact on maritime logistics across the Gulf and adjoining regions, the Government has expanded the list of eligible destinations under RELIEF – Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation, a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).
RELIEF was launched on 19 March 2026 as a targeted intervention to support Indian exporters affected by extraordinary freight escalation, heightened insurance premia and war-related export risks arising from disruptions in the Gulf and wider West Asia maritime corridor. The intervention provides calibrated support across the export cycle, including for shipments already undertaken during the disruption period as well as prospective exports.
RELIEF is being implemented through ECGC as the nodal agency and includes support for insured exporters, facilitation of insurance cover for upcoming shipments, and reimbursement assistance for eligible MSME exporters facing extraordinary freight and insurance surcharge burdens.
With this expansion, Egypt and Jordan have been added to the list of eligible countries for shipments meant for delivery or transhipment, under the relevant provisions of the RELIEF framework.
In addition, through a Policy Circular dated 15th April 2026, the Government has clarified the scope of Component II of RELIEF, which pertains to ECGC insurance support. It has been clarified that exporters obtaining a fresh ECGC Whole Turnover Policy on or after 16 March 2026 shall also be eligible for support under Component II. This clarification is aimed at ensuring greater clarity and facilitating wider participation of exporters, particularly new policyholders.
The above measures reflect the Government’s continued assessment of evolving trade and logistics conditions in the region and its commitment to respond to emerging challenges faced by exporters. By expanding the geographical coverage of RELIEF, the Government aims to ensure that exporters operating across the extended West Asia and North Africa corridor are adequately supported during the ongoing disruptions.
This expansion is expected to further strengthen export resilience, sustain trade flows and support Indian exporters navigating the current geopolitical and logistics uncertainties.
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Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Notification No. 11/2026-27- DGFT | Dated: 17 April 2026
Subject: Amendment to Notification No. 65/2025-26 for inclusion of Egypt and Jordan under RELIEF – reg.
S.O. 2000(E): ln exercise of powers conferred under Sections 3 and 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paras 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023,, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends Notification No. 65/2025-26 dated 19.03.2026, relating to the Resilience & Logistics intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
2. For the purposes of paras 6.2, 7.2 and 8.2 of the said notification, the list of eligible destinations shall stand expanded to include Egypt and Jordan, in addition to the countries already notified, for shipments meant for delivery or transshipment.
3. All other provisions of Notification No. 65/2025-26 dated 19.03.2026,shall remain unchanged
Effect of this Notification: Egypt and Jordan are also included under EPM RELIEF to support exporters affected by continuing logistics disruptions.
(Lav Agarwal)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of lndia
(issued from F. No. 01/021621 AM-261EPM/E- 45839)
