Foreign Trade has issued Trade Notice No. 28/2025-26 dated 20 February 2026 (FLOW)

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has issued Trade Notice No. 28/2025-26 dated 20 February 2026 launching the Facilitating Logistics, Overseas Warehousing & Fulfilment (FLOW) initiative under the Export Promotion Mission – NIRYAT DISHA with immediate effect. The scheme aims to mitigate logistics-related constraints faced by MSMEs engaged in international value chains by supporting overseas warehousing, fulfilment, distribution, and market-facing infrastructure.

Assistance is available to eligible Indian-incorporated entities such as Export Promotion Councils, logistics service providers, industry associations, and government organisations. Financial support is capped at 30% of project cost subject to specified ceilings and is limited to lease, rental, and operational expenses for up to three years. Approved projects must ensure at least 20% of annual merchandise volumes benefit Indian MSMEs. A structured governance mechanism, monitoring framework, fund disbursement conditions, utilisation certification requirements, and application process have been prescribed. The intervention will operate on a pilot basis, and stakeholder feedback is invited within 30 days.