The Centre is likely to allocate ₹2,000 crore to the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), approved on 12 November, to strengthen collateral-free credit access. The funds, routed through NCGTC, aim to support exporters amid rising global challenges and help India expand its export footprint.

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•  Govt likely to provide ₹2,000 crore to NCGTC for CGSE rollout.
•  Allocation enables credit expansion of up to ₹20,000 crore for exporters.
•  Funding may come through supplementary grants after Parliament approval.
•  CGSE offers 100% credit guarantee to lending institutions.
•  Scheme targets MSMEs and export sectors needing liquidity support.
•  DFS to implement scheme; management committee headed by DFS Secretary.
•  Helps exporters diversify into new and emerging global markets.
•  Strengthens operations amid tariff pressures, including US tariff actions.
•  Supports India’s $1 trillion export ambition and Aatmanirbhar Bharat goals.
•  Exports form ~21% of GDP and employ over 45 million workers.