Lok Sabha Question No. 6244 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: MSME Exports and Technology Upgradation
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar, Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Shashank Mani, Shri Khagen Murmu, Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Kota Srinivasa Poojary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6244 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.04.2026

## MSME EXPORTS AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION

6244.   SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT:

SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI KOTA SRINIVASA POOJARY:

MS KANGNA RANAUT:

SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

SHRI SHASHANK MANI:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Government  has  undertaken  any  review  of  the  contribution  of    Micro,  Small  and Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  to  the  country's  exports,  particularly  in  view  of  the  increasing participation of MSMEs in global value chains,
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the share of MSMEs in India's total exports during the last three years, and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to strengthen technology upgradation, digital adoption and quality  certification  support  for  MSMEs  in  order  to  improve  their  competitiveness  in  domestic  and international markets, and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (c): As per the available  information,  the  share  of  export  of  MSME  specified  products  in total merchandise exports of India is as follows:

| Year    | %share of export of MSMErelated products in total merchandise exports of India   |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2022-23 | 43.59%                                                                           |
| 2023-24 | 45.74%                                                                           |
| 2024-25 | 48.55%                                                                           |

Government  has  undertaken  the  following  initiatives  to  support  Micro,  Small  and  Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and boost their competitiveness in domestic and international markets:

- i. Technology Centres across the country, provide technological support to MSMEs across various sectors. To augment the network and increase outreach of existing MSME Technology Centres in  the  country,  Government  is  implementing  a  scheme  namely,  'Establishment  of  New Technology Centres/ Extension Centres' for establishing  20 Technology Centres (TCs) and 100 Extension Centres (ECs).

- ii. Government  periodically  assesses  the  extent  of  digital  adoption  among  MSMEs,  covering aspects  such  as  e-commerce  platforms,  digital  accounting,  supply  chain  digitization,  and participation  in  platforms  like  the  Government  e-Marketplace  (GeM)  and  Open  Network  for Digital Commerce (ONDC) through Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) scheme through independent evaluation studies.
- iii. Government  is  implementing  targeted  schemes  to  promote  technological  upgradation  and adoption of advanced, green and efficient technologies by MSMEs. Under the Micro and Small Enterprises  -  Green  Investment  and  Financing  for  Transformation  (MSE-GIFT)  Scheme, concessional  institutional  finance  is  provided  for  adoption  of  clean  and  energy-efficient technologies, including renewable energy solutions, through 2% interest subvention.
- iv. Comprehensive  GST  rationalisation  recently  done  by  Government  will  strengthen  MSMEs fortifying  local  supply  chains  in  critical  sectors  like  automobiles,  textiles,  food  processing, logistics,  and  handicrafts.  Lower  GST  rates  have  made  raw  materials  and  services  more affordable, motivating small and medium enterprises and start-ups to scale up operations, invest in innovation, and compete both domestically and globally.
- v. Credit  Guarantee  Scheme  for  Exporters  has  also  been  approved  to  provide  100%  credit guarantee  coverage  by  National  Credit  Guarantee  Trustee  Company  Limited  (NCGTC)  to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for extending additional collateral free credit facilities up to Rs. 20,000 crore to eligible exporters, including MSMEs. The Scheme is expected to enhance the  global  competitiveness  of  Indian  exporters  and  support  diversification  into  new  and emerging markets.
- vi. International  Cooperation  Scheme  aims  to  build  capacity  of  MSMEs  by  facilitating  their participation in international exhibitions/fairs/conferences/seminar/buyer-seller meets abroad as well as reimbursement of various costs involved in exports.
- vii. Export  Promotion  Mission  (EPM)  seeks  to  provide  a  comprehensive,  flexible,  and  digitally driven framework for export promotion, with a total outlay of Rs.25,060 crore for FY 2025-26 to  FY  2030-31.  EPM  marks  a  strategic  shift  from  multiple  fragmented  schemes  to  a  single, outcome- based, and adaptive mechanism that can respond swiftly to global trade challenges and evolving exporter needs.

The Export Promotion Mission will operate through two integrated sub-schemes:

-  NIRYAT  PROTSAHAN  -  focuses  on  improving  access  to  affordable  trade  finance  for MSMEs  through  a  range  of  instruments  such  as  interest  subvention,  export  factoring, collateral  guarantees,  credit  cards  for  e-commerce  exporters,  and  credit  enhancement support for diversification into new markets.
-  NIRYAT  DISHA  -  focuses  on  non-financial  enablers  that  enhance  market  readiness  and competitiveness, including export quality and compliance support, assistance for international branding, packaging, and participation in trade fairs, export warehousing and logistics,  inland  transport  reimbursements,  and  trade  intelligence  and  capacity-building initiatives.

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