India’s Exports Return to Growth in November; Key Exporter Schemes Set for Release Next Week

By Admin

26 Nov, 2025

India’s export sector has received a significant boost as outbound shipments returned to positive growth in November 2025, marking a notable turnaround amid months of global trade instability. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted this encouraging trend during a press briefing on Tuesday, following the fourth meeting of the Board of Trade (BoT).

Exports Enter “Positive Territory”

Sharing early data, Minister Goyal confirmed that India’s merchandise exports in November recorded year-on-year growth, signaling renewed momentum after a period of uncertainty in global markets. “They are in the positive territory. There is growth compared to the comparable period last year,” he said. The improvement comes at a crucial time when international demand patterns remain unpredictable, and exporters have been seeking stronger policy interventions.

Key Export Support Schemes to Be Announced Next Week

In a move likely to further strengthen the sector, Goyal announced that two major exporter support schemes the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and the Market Access Initiative (MAI) will see their updated guidelines released next week.
These schemes, long awaited by the industry, are expected to:

• Ease export financing by reducing credit costs (IES)
  
  

• Support global promotional and branding activities (MAI)
  
  

• Provide timely relief to MSMEs and sector-specific exporters
  
  

• Enhance stability during ongoing global demand challenges
  
  

Industry stakeholders have been vocal about the urgent need for these clarifications, as both programmes play a key role in helping exporters remain competitive.

Board of Trade Meeting Highlights

The fourth BoT meeting brought together senior industry leaders, export promotion councils, and key government officials the apex platform for advising on matters related to the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
Discussions focused on:

• Strengthening India’s position in global value chains
  
  

• Enhancing export competitiveness
  
  

• Streamlining procedural requirements
  
  

• Improving market access for Indian products
  
  

The government reiterated its commitment to supporting MSMEs, facilitating efficient export processes, and driving sustained growth across sectors.

Strong Outlook for India’s Export Momentum

Industry experts believe that the upcoming rollout of the revised IES and MAI guidelines will provide a much-needed push, particularly in stabilising export-related financing and strengthening India’s presence in priority global markets. With November’s positive export performance and proactive policy measures, India is well-positioned to maintain its growth trajectory despite global macroeconomic pressures.

As exporters await next week’s scheme announcements, confidence is building that India’s foreign trade ecosystem is gearing up for a more stable and growth-driven phase.