Government Extends Operational Timelines of RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) Intervention to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Logistics Disruptions

The Government of India, through the Department of Commerce, has extended the operational timelines of Component II of the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) initiative under the Export Promotion Mission. Launched on 19 March 2026, RELIEF was designed to support Indian exporters impacted by maritime logistics disruptions, freight escalations, insurance premium hikes, and war-related export risks in West Asia. Component II encourages exporters to secure ECGC cover with 95% risk coverage for eligible shipments—such as FCL, LCL, and reefer containers—to specified regions, while ensuring premiums do not exceed pre-disruption levels.