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Government extends RELIEF timeline amid West Asia logistics disruptions
Oct-05-2026

Amid continuing geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and mounting pressures on maritime logistics across the Gulf and neighbouring regions, the Department of Commerce has extended the timelines under Component II of RELIEF - Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation, a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).

Component II of the RELIEF scheme encourages exporters to obtain ECGC cover for upcoming shipments to the specified regions, with 95% risk coverage. The component is available for Stand Alone Policies or Whole Turnover Policies obtained on or after March 16, 2026. The types of cargo covered under the benefits include Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), and Reefer containers (excluding energy shipments). Further, this component of RELIEF ensures that the premium paid by exporters shall not be increased beyond the pre-disruption level for the eligible period.

Launched on March 19, 2026, RELIEF provides targeted support to Indian exporters facing elevated freight costs, higher insurance premia and war-related risks arising from disruptions across the Gulf and wider West Asian maritime corridor. The above extension reflects Government of India’s commitment to ensure export resilience, sustaining trade flows and supporting exporters amid the prevailing geopolitical and logistics uncertainties.


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