Amid global export pressure and recent decline, the government has taken a big step for the landlocked states. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Board of Trade meeting that targeted schemes will be brought to increase the export capacity of states without coastlines like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. This decision has come at a time when India’s exports registered a decline of 11.8% in October. The government has approved the Export Promotion Mission of ₹25,060 crore, which will be applicable for 6 years. Under this, the focus will be on export incentives, logistics improvement, market access and global competitiveness. UP, Haryana, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Telangana will get direct benefits from this. Emphasis has also been laid on Centre–state partnership, ease of doing business and digital coordination.

On December 31, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved several important decisions related to telecom, infrastructure and export sectors, which will impact the country’s connectivity, economic growth and employment.

Vodafone Idea, which is stuck in debt in the telecom sector, got a big relief package; AGR dues of ₹87,695 crore were allowed to be repaid over 10 years from FY2032–FY2041, which will reduce pressure on cash flow and maintain competition.

In infrastructure, NH-326 widening project in Odisha (₹1,526 crore) and Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot six-lane highway in Maharashtra (₹19,142 crore) got green signal, which will reduce travel time and increase employment.

Market Access Support worth ₹4,351 crore was launched for exports, which will provide global push to tourism, textiles, defense and healthcare sectors.

The government has launched Market Access Support Scheme of ₹4,531 crore to strengthen Indian exporters in global markets.

Under this scheme, exporters will get financial and institutional support to participate in international trade fairs, exhibitions and buyer-seller meets.

This move comes at a time of increasing tariff pressure on Indian exports by the US, so that exporters can explore new markets and reduce dependency on any one geography.

This initiative is part of the ₹25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission. ₹500 crore has been earmarked for FY26. There is a special focus on MSMEs, 35% participation is mandatory, and small exporters with turnover up to ₹75 lakh will also get partial airfare support.

Overall, this scheme is a big step towards strengthening Indian exporters on the global stage.