 MDA Scheme is administered by Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India.  The aim of the scheme is assisting exporters for export promotion activities abroad.  Assistance for Air travel and charges of built up furnished stall is reimbursed through MDA scheme.  FIEO is one among the nominated agencies for disbursing MDA grants.

 Exporters need to Market their product in aboard.  To sustain in the International trade.  To give competitive rate to the importers  To give quality of Goods and Services  To widen the business in the existing market  To meet the anti dumping duty  To study the specific product in the specific country  To meet the Non tariff Measures

Types of Marketing Assistance From Ministry to Market the Products MDA (Marketing Development Assistance) MAI (Market Access Initiatives)

 Assisting exporters for export promotion activities in abroad.  Encouraging Exports to participate in BSMs/Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions.  Assist Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) to undertake export promotion activities for their product(s) and commodities.  Initiatives to diversifying exports in specific regions abroad like FOCUS (LAC), Focus (Africa), Focus (CIS) and Focus (ASEAN + 2).

 Exporting companies with an f.o.b. value of exports of up to Rs. 30 crore in the preceding year.  Exporters who has completed 12 months membership with concerned EPC / FIEO.  This condition would not apply in case of a new EPC for a period of 5 years from the date of its creation.  No such ceiling is applicable for participation in Focus LAC region.  Assistance would be permissible on travel expenses by air, in economy excursion class fair and/or charges of the built up furnished stall.

Sector Maximum ceiling Focus LACRs.2,50,000 Focus Africa Rs.2,00,000 Focus CIS Rs.2,00,000 Focus ASEANRs.2,00,000 General AreasRs.1,50,000 In case of BSMs only air-fare by Economy Excursion class upto a maximum of Rs. 70,000 (Rs. 1,00,000 in case of Focus LAC) shall be permissible. Maximum number of permissible participations shall be five in a financial year

 Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme is an Export Promotion Scheme envisaged to act as a catalyst to promote India's exports on a sustained basis.  The scheme is formulated on focus product-focus country approach to evolve specific market and specific product through market studies/survey.

Why MAI  It is an Export Promotion Scheme to encourage India's export on a sustained basis.  The scheme is framed on focus product-focus country approach through market studies/survey.  Assistance would be provided to Export Promotion Organizations/ Trade Promotion Organizations/ National Level Institutions/Research Institutions/ Universities/ Laboratories, Exporters, etc.,  This is to enhancement of export through accessing new markets or through increasing the share in the existing markets.

 ( a) Marketing Projects Abroad  (b) Capacity Building  (c) Support for Statutory Compliances  (d) Studies  (e) Project Development

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FIEO India's Premier Institution for International Trade

ABOUT FIEO Non-profit organisation Established in 1965 ISO certified 25,000 exporters across India FIEO members contribute 72% of India’s total exports Apex body of all EPCs, Commodity Boards, Development Authorities engaged in Export promotion activities Supported by Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Govt. of India

OBJECTIVES  Promote and develop the exports of the country  Project India's image abroad as a reliable supplier of high quality goods and services.  FIEO encourages and monitors the observance of international standards and specifications by exporters through TQM Cell  Updates on trends and opportunities in international markets for goods and services and assist their members in taking advantage of such opportunities in order to expand and diversify exports.

3. Certificate of Origin ◦ To establish proof of origin of goods being imported from exporting countries ◦ FIEO- One among the authorized Agencies to Issue COO under APTA, SAPTA, NAFTA (Under Mexico) and for all non- preferential purposes

4. Taking up Issues / Problems of Members ◦ Problems of members (Foreign trade policy, Banking, Income Tax, Customs, Central Excise etc) with policy makers 5. Live Chat with Members ◦ Option to public to chat Live ( with The Director General & CEO, Every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for clarifications on international trade

7. Disseminating Commercial Information – Monthly Free Bulletin “FIEO News”- Expressing Voice of the exporters. – Updates members with policy changes/ changing market trends/ upcoming events etc. – E- Bulletin- available at

8. Awards to Members and Export Facilitators – “Niryat Shree”- Members for outstanding Export Performance – “Niryat Bandhu”- Export facilitators (Banks/ EPC/ Commodity Boards) for recognizing their support to the exporting community. – Regional Export Awards 9. Setting up Warehouse at various Trade Centers Overseas – Plans to set up warehouses in various countries in the near future- a gate for our members to export to countries worldwide. – Also display galleries for showcasing our products.

Indian trade portal ( This portal developed,updated and maintained by FIEO provides vital information to Indian industry on forty-two export markets and also a mechanism to take advantage of the increased market access provided through various regional and bilateral free trade agreements (FTA) and comprehensive economic cooperation/partnership agreements (CECA/CEPA). The information is provided in a user-friendly manner in four easy steps for exporters and importers to access the portal, which will contribute to ease of doing business for trade and industry. Indian trade portal ( This portal developed,updated and maintained by FIEO provides vital information to Indian industry on forty-two export markets and also a mechanism to take advantage of the increased market access provided through various regional and bilateral free trade agreements (FTA) and comprehensive economic cooperation/partnership agreements (CECA/CEPA). The information is provided in a user-friendly manner in four easy steps for exporters and importers to access the portal, which will contribute to ease of doing business for trade and industry.

In an Endeavour to resolve complaints or trade disputes and to create confidence in the business environment of the country, a mechanism is being laid down as per the New Foreign Trade Policy ( ) to address complaints and disputes in an amicable way.

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