Department of Commerce Extends RELIEF Scheme Timelines

The Department of Commerce, Government of India, extended the timelines under Component II of the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme on 2 October 2026. The extension was notified through Notification No. 37/2026-27 dated 30 September 2026, and the validity for eligible shipments has been extended until 31 March 2027.

RELIEF Scheme

RELIEF is an export support scheme launched on 19 March 2026 for Indian exporters facing extraordinary freight escalation, higher insurance premiums, and war-related export risks. The scheme was introduced in the context of disruptions in the Gulf and wider West Asia maritime corridor.

Component II and Risk Coverage

Component II of RELIEF provides 95% risk coverage to exporters who obtain cover from the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation for upcoming shipments to specified regions. Under the extended period, the insurance premium paid by exporters remains capped at pre-disruption levels for eligible shipments.

Eligible Cargo and Related Export Measures

Eligible cargo under the extended component includes Full Container Load, Less than Container Load, and refrigerated containers. Energy shipments are excluded from the coverage, and the scheme applies to shipments intended for delivery or transshipment.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation is India’s export credit insurance institution.
• RoDTEP stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products.
• Egypt and Jordan were added to the eligible destinations under the RELIEF framework on 17 April 2026.
• West Asia is a key maritime route for Indian trade and shipping connectivity.

Related Export Support Measure

The Government of India also extended the RoDTEP scheme until 31 December 2026. RoDTEP is an export incentive framework that refunds embedded duties and taxes on exported products.