India Expands RELIEF Scheme to Egypt, Jordan
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 17, 2026
The expansion of India's RELIEF scheme to include Egypt and Jordan is expected to positively impact Indian exporters by providing higher insurance and support amidst the West Asia crisis, potentially sustaining trade flows. Reforms to the Advance Authorisation Scheme by the India — Directorate General of Foreign Trade (India) aim to improve efficiency for businesses involved in duty-free imports for export products.
India's government, through its India — Ministry of Trade and Industry, expanded the Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme to include Egypt and Jordan as eligible destinations. This Rs 497-crore scheme, launched on March 19, aims to assist Indian exporters facing disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia crisis and its impact on maritime logistics. The expansion is intended to strengthen export resilience and sustain trade flows. Additionally, the India — Ministry of Trade and Industry announced reforms to the Norms Committees under the India — Directorate General of Foreign Trade (India), which administers the Advance Authorisation Scheme and Duty-Free Import Authorisation Scheme. These reforms are designed to improve turnaround times, facilitate early approvals, and enhance transparency for duty-free imports of inputs used in export products.
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