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RELIEF

Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation

Targeted  ·  Exceptional  ·  Time-Limited  ·  Monitored

₹497
Crore Total Outlay
3
Support Components
10
Countries Covered
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Why RELIEF?

The West Asia
Crisis & Its Impact

Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have severely disrupted the Gulf and West Asia maritime corridor — a critical artery for Indian exports. Shipping lines and insurers have introduced Additional War Risk Premiums and Emergency Conflict Surcharges, with freight rates rising nearly 90–100% on key routes. MSME exporters, with limited working-capital buffers, bear the sharpest stress.

USD 178.56 bn
India's total trade through the affected corridor (FY 2024-25)
USD 56.87 bn
India–GCC bilateral trade volume at stake
~15%
Share of India's total exports routed through this corridor
90–100%
Rise in freight rates on key routes during the 2023–24 Red Sea crisis

Three-Component Package

The RELIEF Framework

Designed as a precisely targeted intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), RELIEF addresses immediate distress, facilitates forward cover, and reimburses extraordinary costs — through ECGC Limited as the nodal and implementing agency.

I
Component I
Export Credit Support for
ECGC-Insured Exporters
1-Month Window
Beneficiaries
Existing ECGC Policyholders
  • Enhanced cover up to 100% of loss for war/political risks
  • Premiums kept at pre-disruption levels
  • Government reimburses ECGC for excess over normal policy payout
  • B/L or airway bill: 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
Estimated Support
₹56 Cr
II
Component II
Facilitate ECGC Coverage
for Upcoming Exports
3-Month Window
Beneficiaries
Fresh ECGC Policyholders (from Mar 16, 2026)
  • Enhanced cover up to 95% of loss for war/political risks
  • Premiums locked at pre-disruption rates
  • Government backstop for excess compensation
  • B/L or airway bill: 16 Mar – 15 Jun 2026
Estimated Support
₹159 Cr
III
Component III
Reimbursement for
Non-ECGC MSME Exporters
1-Month Window
Beneficiaries
MSME Exporters (without ECGC cover)
  • 50% reimbursement of extraordinary freight & insurance surcharges
  • Ceiling: ₹50 lakh per exporter / IEC
  • Covers War Risk Surcharge, AWRP, Conflict Shipping Charges
  • B/L issued: 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
Estimated Support
₹282 Cr
Component I

Export Credit Support — Already Insured Exporters

Eligibility Window
14 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
Onboard B/L or Airway Bill date
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Enhanced Cover — 100%
ECGC provides enhanced compensation up to 100% of loss for war-related and associated political risks, subject to verification.
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Premium Stability
Premiums are frozen at pre-disruption levels for the entire eligible period — no additional burden on exporters.
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Government Reimbursement
Only the excess over normal ECGC policy payout is reimbursed to ECGC by the Government of India.
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Exclusions
Back-to-town and reimport cargo cases are excluded from Government support. Normal ECGC policy cover applies for reimport claims.
Eligible Destinations / Transshipment Countries
UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Oman Bahrain Iraq Iran Israel Yemen
🚢 FCL
📦 LCL
❄️ Reefer
Component II

Facilitate ECGC Coverage for Upcoming Exports

Eligibility Window
16 Mar – 15 Jun 2026
3-Month Intervention · Excl. Energy Shipments
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Enhanced Cover — 95%
For new policyholders availing fresh standalone ECGC cover, enhanced compensation up to 95% of war/political risk loss.
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Premium Unchanged
Exporters opting for ECGC cover under this window pay pre-disruption premiums — the Government absorbs the excess risk cost.
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Fresh Standalone Policies
Exporters who were not previously covered under ECGC can avail fresh standalone policies from March 16, 2026 onwards.
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Exclusions
Energy shipments, back-to-town and reimport cargo are excluded. Normal ECGC policy cover applies for reimport claims.
Eligible Destinations / Transshipment Countries
UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Oman Bahrain Iraq Iran Israel Yemen
🚢 FCL
📦 LCL
❄️ Reefer
Component III

Reimbursement for Non-ECGC MSME Exporters

Eligibility Window
14 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
Onboard B/L date (Sea Shipments only)
Eligible Cost Categories
War Risk Surcharge (WRS) / Emergency Conflict Surcharge (ECS) or similar levies
Additional War Risk Premium (AWRP)
Additional conflict-related shipping charges linked to maritime route disruption
Additional insurance premium applicable to cargo shipments
FOB Contracts
50% Reimbursement
Of the reduction between contracted FOB value and realised export proceeds, where the reduction is demonstrably linked to extraordinary surcharges.
CIF Contracts
50% Reimbursement
Of the additional freight and insurance burden actually borne by the exporter, subject to prescribed documentary evidence.
Overall Reimbursement Cap per Exporter / IEC
₹50 Lakh
50%
of eligible costs
Eligible Destinations / Transshipment Countries
UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Oman Bahrain Iraq Iran Israel Yemen
🚢 FCL
📦 LCL
❄️ Reefer

How to Apply

Claim Filing Procedure

Claims can be filed digitally through ECGC's Customer Portal. The process is streamlined and supported with video tutorials.

Components I & II
For ECGC Policyholders
1
Log in to the ECGC Customer Portal at www.ecgcltd.in
2
Use the dedicated RELIEF-I & II claim link on the portal
3
Submit the prescribed claim form along with the required set of supporting documents
4
Claims are processed in order of receipt, subject to eligibility and verification
Component III
For Non-ECGC MSME Exporters
1
Register / Sign up on the ECGC portal (www.ecgcltd.in) to generate your User ID and Password
2
Provide details: IEC, PAN, UDYAM Registration, Bank Account — for KYC completion and Exporter Code creation
3
Submit claims under RELIEF Component III through the dedicated module on the portal
4
Video tutorials available at ECGC's YouTube channel @ecgcltd7016
Required Documents (Comp. III — duly certified by Bank / CA)
  • MSME Certificate
  • Purchase Order / Contract (with amendments)
  • Invoice & Shipping Bill
  • Onboard Bill of Lading
  • Transport & Insurance Invoices showing surcharge
  • Buyer correspondence for deductions
  • Proof of payment for incurred costs
  • Bank Realisation Certificate (for FOB contracts)

Expected Impact

What RELIEF Achieves

A calibrated support package designed to stabilise export flows and protect India's market share during the crisis period.

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Continuity of Exports
Stabilises shipments to Gulf and West Asia markets during the period of disruption.
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Stress Relief for Exporters
Reduces the extraordinary freight and insurance burden, particularly for MSMEs with limited working capital.
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Market Retention
Prevents order cancellations and sourcing diversion to competing exporter nations.
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Employment & Value Chains
Supports export-oriented sectors that depend on uninterrupted regional trade and downstream employment.

Financial Outlay

Funding Breakdown

Total expenditure of ₹497 crore to be met from the existing Export Promotion Mission (EPM) allocation, subject to verification and operational safeguards.

Total Government Outlay
₹497Crore
₹56 Cr
₹159 Cr
₹282 Cr
Component I — ₹56 Crore (Already Insured Exporters)
Component II — ₹159 Crore (Upcoming Exports)
Component III — ₹282 Crore (MSME Reimbursement)

Get in Touch

Contact & Assistance

For any assistance related to the RELIEF, ECGC's dedicated support channels are available. You may also visit any of ECGC's branch or regional offices across India.

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RELIEF Enquiries
RELIEF2026@ecgc.in
For RELIEF-related questions and claim support
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Portal Technical Support
econnectivity@ecgc.in
For ECGC portal registration and technical issues
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ECGC Website & Branch Locator
www.ecgc.in
Find your nearest ECGC Branch / Regional Office
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Video Tutorials
@ecgcltd7016 on YouTube
Step-by-step portal registration & claim filing guides