Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Govt to Release ₹1,100 Crore to Exporters Under IES & MAI
The Indian government is finally going to pay over ₹1,100 crore to exporters who were waiting for their money from the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and Market Access Initiative (MAI).
These schemes help exporters with loans and finding new markets.
The money has been pending for over a year.
Now, it will be paid soon after the new budget is made.
Govt to clear ₹1,100 crore outstanding payments to exporters under IES & MAI
IES and MAI schemes to be subsumed in ₹25,000 crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Exporters' dues under IES amount to around ₹800-850 crore, MAI around ₹300 crore
Clearance of payments expected soon after budget FY26 allocation
IES and MAI schemes suspended on December 31, 2024
- Who
- Indian exporters
- What
- will receive ₹1,100 crore
- When
- soon after budget FY26 allocation
- Where
- India
- Why
- to help exporters with loans and finding new markets
- Schemes
- Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and Market Access Initiative (MAI)
- Total Amount
- ₹1,100 crore
- IES Dues
- ₹800-850 crore
- MAI Dues
- ₹300 crore
- Payment Timeline
- Soon after budget FY26 allocation