Export Promotion+TERM PAPAER
Export Promotion+TERM PAPAER
Export Promotion+TERM PAPAER
Introduction
Sustained export growth is crucial for maintaining and accelerating the GDP Growth momentum, increasing employment and alleviating poverty. Since full Liberalization of imports and sharp reduction in transaction costs were expected to take time to implement, several export promotional schemes were introduced in the last two decades. In light of the recent changes introduced in removal of all quantitative restrictions in imports and substantial reduction in import duties and the present proposals to introduce Universal Green Channel and full implementation of EDI (incustoms clearances), it is an opportune time to take stock of all the schemes and to take a view to remove some of them which may have outlived their roles. However, in the transition period, as also suggested by the Prabhu Committee, export incentives need to be maintained so as not to lose the export momentum.
Meaning:It includes measures to encourage export production, export promotion organizations, international marketing assistance and measures to reduce business risks and increase profitability.
CONCEPT: Export development is important to the firm and to the economy as a whole. Export promotion is designed to help firms enter and maintain their position in international markets and to match or counteract similar efforts by other nations.
Establishing special institutes for export promotions. Export Promotion for MSME: The capability of Indian MSME products to compete in international markets is reflected in its share of about 40% in national exports. In case of items like Readymade garments Leather goods Processed foods Engineering items, the performance has been commendable both in terms of value and their share.
ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP
(A).Ministry of Industry and Commerce of India:
Matter related to foreign trade are dealt with by eight divisions in the Department of Commerce 1. Administrative and General Division 2. Finance Division 3. Economic Division
4. Trade Policy Division 5. Foreign Trade Territorial Division 6. Export Products Division 7. Services Division 8. Industries Division
For some products, there are Commodity Boards which are responsible for production, development and export ( e.g.Spices Board, Coir Board, Coffee Board, Rubber Board ,Tea Board )
For some other products, MPEDA ( Marine Products Export Development Authority ), APFPEDA ( Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority ) are responsible for the development of the industry and export.
INCENTIVES
Export incentives includes
Rebate of duties Rebate of excise duty and custom duties on export to encourage export. Cash compensatory support Cash subsidy designed to compensate the exporter for unrebated indirect taxes and to provide resources for product/market development. Income tax concession Freight subsidy Award
Production Assistance/Facilities
1. Export Processing Zones ( EPZs )
The basic idea behind setting up EPZs is to provide an internationally competitive duty free environment for export promotion at low costs so that exporting units will operate successfully in the international markets. 2. Export Oriented Units (EOUs) Offers a wider source of raw materials, ports of exports, other facilities, availability of technological skills etc. Central Govt. has setup Software Technological Parks since 1991. 3. Agriculture Economic Zone ( AEZs )
It is setup to promote the export of agro and agro- based products. At present there are 45 APZs in India. Central Govt. assist state Govt. in the development of necessary infrastructure, flow of credit and other facilities for promoting agro export.