MAS Scheme Unleashed: Govt Backs MSMEs with 80% Support to Skyrocket Exports

• Ministry of Commerce launches Market Access Support (MAS) scheme under Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to boost India's exports to $2 trillion.
• Scheme budget: Rs 4,531 crore for 2025-31, with Rs 500 crore for 2025-26; total EPM budget Rs 25,060 crore.
• Government will cover up to 80% of costs for MSMEs and priority sectors, generally 60:40 sharing with industry.
• MSMEs get enhanced support for Buyer-Seller Meets (4 vs 3) and events (15 vs 9), with 35% mandatory MSME participation.
• Covers diverse goods and services, focusing on primary and emerging markets; aims for 15-20% annual export growth.

Why It Matters: MAS scheme offers significant government support, especially for MSMEs, to diversify and boost India's global exports.