Govt. releases ₹25,000 Cr EPM fund to boost Indian exports

• Central government releases ₹25,000 crore fund under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to support exporters.
• The EPM aims to help exporters overcome challenges like low global demand, high costs, and financing issues.
• Exporters will receive financial assistance for R&D abroad (30-40% of expenses up to ₹3 lakh), branding, and trade finance.
• Applications for assistance under EPM can be made through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) portal.

Why It Matters: India's 25,000 crore export fund empowers businesses to expand globally.